Umbro mark St George’s Day with England shirts

Posted on April 23rd, 2008 in England by admin

Umbro have celebrated England’s national day by decorating the whole of Carnaby Street in London with the new England away shirt reports the Metro.

St Georges Day Shirts

Metro London St George Shirts England

The patron saint of England, is St. George his emblem is a red cross on a white background, which is the flag of England. The emblem was adopted by Richard The Lion Heart and brought to England in the 12th century, when the king’s soldiers wore it on their tunics to avoid confusion in battle. Saint George’s Day is on 23 April, England’s national day.

5 Responses to 'Umbro mark St George’s Day with England shirts'

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  1. jwheelie12 said,

    Ha Ha no one wants to buy that **** shirt. That’s why they’ve done it. Sack umbro!!!

  2. WoS said,

    easy to nick as well if someone has a ladder

  3. Thomas Mapother C. III said,

    I’d be surprised if those shirts stay clean.

  4. NUFC Gavin McElroy said,

    some people use the st georges cross

  5. Hull City 4life said,

    Good idea, St Georges day has gone unoticed 4 2 long

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