1991–92 Liverpool Away Shirt – Authentication Guide
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Shirt Overview
Team: Liverpool
Season: 1991–92
Type: Away
Manufacturer: Adidas
Primary Colour: Teal green with white diagonal accents
Notable Match: Liverpool vs. Leeds United (1991–92 Division One)
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Key Authentication Features
Crest: Fully embroidered Liverbird crest in white with “LIVERPOOL FOOTBALL CLUB” banner. Should be dense and well-defined, not printed.
Adidas Logo: Stitched Adidas Equipment logo in white and teal. Positioned above the sponsor on the left chest.
Candy Sponsor: Felt material, large and bold across the front. Should feel soft and slightly raised—screen-printed versions are likely fakes.
Shoulder Design: Three thick white stripes on the right shoulder, extending diagonally. Genuine shirts have sublimated striping, not stitched or ironed.
Collar: Teal V-neck with thick white trim inside the collar. Tag should display Adidas trefoil with UK sizing (e.g., 38″-40″).
Fabric & Pattern: Lightweight polyester with no watermark pattern. Colour is a rich teal; overly green or blue hues may indicate a replica.
Back: Plain teal with no name or number unless match-issued or fan-applied.
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Player Info
Liverpool 1991–92 First-Team Squad
| Player | Position |
|---|---|
| Bruce Grobbelaar | Goalkeeper |
| Mike Hooper | Goalkeeper |
| Mark Wright | Defender |
| Steve Nicol | Defender |
| David Burrows | Defender |
| Rob Jones | Defender |
| Gary Ablett | Defender |
| Ronny Rosenthal | Forward |
| John Barnes | Midfielder |
| Ray Houghton | Midfielder |
| Jan Mølby | Midfielder |
| Steve McManaman | Midfielder |
| Dean Saunders | Forward |
| Michael Thomas | Midfielder |
| Mark Walters | Midfielder |
| Ian Rush | Forward |
| Jamie Redknapp | Midfielder |
| Don Hutchison | Midfielder |
| Steve Harkness | Defender |
| Coach: Graeme Souness |
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Season Summary
Liverpool’s 1991–92 campaign marked the end of the First Division before the Premier League era. Though they finished 6th in the league, they won the FA Cup with a 2–0 win over Sunderland at Wembley. The teal away kit was worn throughout the season, including away matches against Leeds, Notts County, and Oldham.
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Final Notes
Fakes may have a printed Candy logo or lack the embroidered Adidas Equipment mark. Watch for poor quality crest stitching or incorrect collar shape. Shirts should have a soft felt sponsor and heavy embroidery on both logos.
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