A bit of international break filler. Exactly what it says in the title, basically: clubs who wear a kit inspired, at least partially, by the old gold and black. I only know of two, but there must be others - perhaps abroad?
Newport County
In 1896 John Lysaght steel works relocated from Wolverhampton to Newport and lots of its workers moved too. They settled in a new area of Newport which was nicknamed 'Little Staffordshire', and had (and still has) roads called Dudley Street, Walsall Street and Wednesbury Street. In 1912 they were integral to the founding of Newport County, and although they took their colours from the town's rugby team, the likeness to the old gold has been raised as a factor in that decision.
Loughborough Dynamo F.C.
Currently playing in the eighth tier (their highest ever level), they were formed in 1955 by some local school pupils. Clearly inspired by the Molineux floodlight friendlies, they took their name (and logo) from Dynamo Moscow and their colours from us. The kit's a bit more yellow-y nowadays, but I reckon some of us'd be happy with this season's number...
I don't know for sure, but I think there might also be an second-hand influence on ninth tier Shepshed Dynamo's away kit. Shepshed's just down the road from Loughborough, and the club (then Shepshed Charterhouse) was rescued by Loughborough Dynamo a couple of decades back, taking on their name and logo. Their away kit is now yellow, which could be a nod of recognition to Loughborough.
Anyone know the origins of Bilston United's orange?
Newport County
In 1896 John Lysaght steel works relocated from Wolverhampton to Newport and lots of its workers moved too. They settled in a new area of Newport which was nicknamed 'Little Staffordshire', and had (and still has) roads called Dudley Street, Walsall Street and Wednesbury Street. In 1912 they were integral to the founding of Newport County, and although they took their colours from the town's rugby team, the likeness to the old gold has been raised as a factor in that decision.
Loughborough Dynamo F.C.
Currently playing in the eighth tier (their highest ever level), they were formed in 1955 by some local school pupils. Clearly inspired by the Molineux floodlight friendlies, they took their name (and logo) from Dynamo Moscow and their colours from us. The kit's a bit more yellow-y nowadays, but I reckon some of us'd be happy with this season's number...
I don't know for sure, but I think there might also be an second-hand influence on ninth tier Shepshed Dynamo's away kit. Shepshed's just down the road from Loughborough, and the club (then Shepshed Charterhouse) was rescued by Loughborough Dynamo a couple of decades back, taking on their name and logo. Their away kit is now yellow, which could be a nod of recognition to Loughborough.
Anyone know the origins of Bilston United's orange?
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