A NUCLEAR consultant is hoping to get money for old rope - and send it to a heart charity. Paul Youngson, 24, was born with congenital heart problems and had to have a series of operations when he was three months old. Now the safety consultant is...

Swindon Town announced that kit makers Lotto will be supplying the new home and away shirts from the 2007-08 campaign. The new 2-year deal with the kit making giants will bring to an end the current deal with Lonsdale and will see the improved...

Chris Maddox reckons that in a season that is expected to see an exciting Premiership challenge from Liverpool this year - it’s sportswear giant Adidas’ purchase of Reebok which is causing a fair bit of fuss too… There’s something about having the logo...

Following recent deals with football bodies in Australia and Indonesia, Nike has announced a four-year sponsorship of the Football Association of Malaysia. The sportswear company will provide the main attire for all national teams and also contribute...

The story of hummel takes its beginning in Hamburg in 1923 where the Messmer family started applying the first rubber outsoles to footwear. – from 1923 until today where technology and fashion have become vitals elements to a story that has only just...

A Great Britain football shirt worn by Sir Stanley Matthews has sold for nearly £7,000 at an auction of sporting memorabilia in 2001. The number seven shirt was part of a 13-strong collection belonging to the Stoke City international which were...

For over 125 years, Bukta has been worn by FA Cup and Rugby Union teams. The brand’s heritage dates back to 1879, when it was established by Edward Buck and Sons. Nottingham Forest were the first team to take the plunge and wear their kit in 1884 and...

Dec. 8 2006, Online gambling companies were delivered another hammer blow today as it emerged they could be stopped from advertising on football shirts. The Gambling Commission is concerned such ads might encourage children to bet, especially when they...

CELTIC'S players all wore the mark of their club's magnificent No 7 at the CIS Insurance Cup final in a poignant tribute to Jimmy Johnstone. The former Scotland winger, who died at the age of 61 after a long battle against motor neurone disease, will...

Carlos Tevez has joked he would rather forfeit his Premiership salary than wear the Brazil shirt that his West Ham team-mates have lined up as a punishment for his recent indiscretions. The Argentinian international was forced into a humbling apology...