Eight years in the making, machine and human tested by experts in Australia and with Celtic and Liverpool legend Kenny Dalglish as the face of the project, the manufacturer Concave have high hopes for their new football boots which will be launched on to the UK market in the very near future.

Rumours abound as to its alleged performance, make up and look. Apart from a few high placed individuals who know the ins and outs, the exact details of the Concave football boot are being kept a closely guarded secret (or as closely guarded as is possible in this business) before being officially released.

But Footy Boots has gained unique access to the people behind the Concave football boot and they’ll be bringing you exclusive material and images in the days to come.

If you’re a football boot aficionado, general football fan or player, you will get the chance to make your own mind up as to the impact the Concave football boot will have, by visiting Footy Boots over the next couple of weeks.

Canterbury will make the Mansfield Town football kits for the forthcoming season, taking over from current kit manufacturer, Carlotti.

Canterbury will produce the first team kit, training & bench wear along with other merchandise which will be sold in the Club Shop. The New Zealand based company are the current kit manufacturers for Portsmouth Football Club, Spanish La Liga outfit Deportivo La Coruna and Dutch side AZ.

The club also announced that A. Sutton Pipelines extended the home & away shirt sponsorship for the next two seasons. Owner of the local company, and ardent Stags fan, Andy Sutton said:

"We're thrilled to sponsor Mansfield Town for another two seasons. Hopefully this should open the way for other businesses to come forward and get involved with the club in some shape or form."

Chairman Andy Perry said :

"I would like to thank ASPL for their support. This is great news for the football club. As Andy says, we are hoping that other local businessmen can follow suit as we hope to attract more businesses to come on board..

"This once again adds to the great response we had this weekend: from all the fans who came down to see us and also the volunteers who are coming forward for the 'big clean up'."

He added: "The board cannot thank people enough for their fantastic support."

Nottingham Forest unveiled the new 08/09 home kits Colin Calderwood's men will wear on their return to the Championship.

The Umbro shirt not only commemorates the club's European Cup triumphs of 1979 and '80 but also features words of wisdom from master manager Brian Clough. They will go on sale in the official Merchandise Store on Friday - with adult shirts priced at £41.99.

Bolton Wanderers unveiled their new 08/09 home kit, featuring the new Reebok logo and with navy shoulders and red trimming. Designed and produced by the Club's sponsor and company Reebok, the new shirt integrates 'PLAYDRY' technology into the fabric, which is a moisture management system that helps keeps the body cooler, drier and more comfortable.

Wanderers will also revert back to their traditional navy blue shorts for the new season. The new shirt is priced at £39.99 for adult short-sleeved and £29.99 for junior short-sleeved.

Up for auction on Ebay : Very Rare Vintage - Aston Villa "Champions of Europe" shirt

The seller added the following: You are bidding on an OFFICIAL ASTON VILLA SHIRT FROM THE "Champions of Europe" SEASON. Le Coq Sportif sponsered shirt. 100% Official, SIZE M. The shirt has number 6 on the back. The shirt is in good condition for its age with no plucks or anything I can see although could do with a wash.

This is probably one of the rarest ever Villa kits produced and it was only ever worn when Villa played the European Super Cup games... which they went on to win too.... in the 1982/83 season. It also looks like a genuine players top too, probably the captains shirt Dennis Mortimer, who lifted the Super Cup when Villa beat Barcelona over two legs. It is therefore worth loads more than what it is currently being sold for.

The Danish club Odense BK have launched the new 08/09 Home and Away kits made by Puma.. After 7 years with Nike as kit supplier, Odense is back with Puma, who was the club's kit supplier form 1972 to1997. The away shirt is inspired by the away shirt form 1994, in which the club knock out Real Madrid from the UEFA Cup after a 0-2 win.

This seems to be the new Rangers FC 3rd football shirt made by Umbro for the 08/09 season. Like the leaked 08/09 home shirt the 3rd shirt is not yet officially unveiled.

The Colorado Rapids unveiled the club's new third kit for the 08/09 season at a private event in conjunction with the adidas ESP Tournament that is currently taking place at Dick's Sporting Goods Park.

The Rapids' third kit features a white jersey, burgundy shorts, and white socks. The Rapids will wear this third kit in all international matches and competitions moving forward. The new third kit incorporates elements of the Rapids' existing DNA, such as the burgundy on the shorts and jersey lettering, as well as the newly-introduced hint of Arsenal Red in the new design.

The Colorado Rapids will debut their new third uniform in match action for the first time at their home international match this Wednesday, July 9, when they take on Mexico's Tigres at 8:00pm at Dick's Sporting Goods Park.