Description

An extremely rare pair of original Manchester City club-issue Kappa away shorts, match-worn by lifelong Blue Ian Brightwell during the turbulent 1997/98 season.

These are genuine player-issued, match-worn shorts, not a replica or later reproduction, and remain in fantastic condition considering their age.

What really sets this item apart is its provenance. The shorts were sourced directly from Ian Brightwell by Mark McCarthy, providing a direct link back to the player and giving collectors complete confidence in their history.

Kappa supplied Manchester City’s kits for just two seasons, but those unmistakable designs have gone on to become some of the most desirable and collectable City shirts and training wear of the 1990s. The famous Kappa taping and styling immediately transport supporters back to one of the most chaotic yet fondly remembered periods in the club’s history.

Original replica Kappa merchandise has itself become increasingly sought after, but genuine match-worn pieces with direct player provenance represent the real holy grail for serious collectors of the Kappa era.

Ian Brightwell was City through and through, progressing through the club’s youth system and representing the Blues across several different eras. To own an original match-worn item sourced directly from the player makes this an especially desirable piece of Manchester City history.

The shorts are supplied with a Certificate of Authenticity and provenance from Mark McCarthy.

Original Kappa. Match worn. Sourced directly from Ian Brightwell. A genuine piece of Manchester City history from one of the club’s most unforgettable eras.