Just when you thought Puma weren't capable of producing a decent retro tracksuit, think again. Here's Charlton's very own Allan Simonsen sporting a very tasty tracksuit top during his time at Borussia Mönchengladbach.
But wait a minute... doesn't this look a wee bit familiar?That's right. This could almost be an inverse representation of Northern Ireland's away shirt (designed by Umbro) in 2011. (And if Puma's lawyers are thinking of suing, remember who tipped you off, OK?)
Yes, this is the double-chevron that was worn by the West German league champions in the mid- to late-70's. As you can see, it's a vivid green colour with a two-tone flappy collar and black waist band, but a nice touch here is the placement of the Puma logo (a little lower than you'd normally see on a football top) and the inclusion of the name 'A.Simonsen') just below it.
Of course this wasn't the first time that the players' names were seen on a tracksuit top, but in this case a bit of style and restraint went a long way to impart a sense of quiet dignity to the job of identifying who was who.
So there it is, Puma's debut entry into our Great Tracksuits series, and a fine one it is too. For a reminder of the others that went before it, check out the links below.
