Arsenal wins the FA Cup in its yellow away-kit...in 1979

The unveiling of Arsenal‘s new away-kit brought to mind the away-kits of the 1970′s, specifically, those worn in the 1979 FA Cup, a glorious 3-2 victory over Man U. The new away-kit features the same (or similar) bright yellow and royal blue. It’s probably one of the most-famous finishes in FA Cup history.

The squad featured greats like Liam Brady, Pat Jennings, Pat Rice, David O’Leary, Brian Talbot, Sammy Nelson, and Frank Stapleton. Had I discovered Arsenal just a few years earlier, I could cherish this victory all the more. Having said that, seeing the highlights gives me goosebumps and a thrill down the spine all the same.

Before we go too much further, though, let’s offer a moment of silence for the ill-fated 2012-13 away-kit. I rather liked it and will be sad to see it go. It made very few appearances, especially during the final run-in. Ironically, the final time it was worn was during the famous 2-0 victory over Bayern at Allianz Arena. That was March 13.

You’d have to reach all the way back to January’s 2-2 draw with Swansea in the FA Cup 3rd round to see the away-kit. Too bad. That said, I like the throw-back appeal of the 2013-14 kit (except the socks), and I like the fact that the 1979 away-kit is the last of them to not feature a sponsor emblazoned across the chest. Call me old-fashioned if you will. You are, after all, at a site named after the club’s founding site and date.