Bradford team colours
Manningham
played in claret and amber hoops and white shorts for their entire history.
When the decision was taken to adopt the round ball game, the new Bradford
City football club kept Manningham's colours, but opted for stripes. However,
they did play at least part of the 1903-04 season in Manningham's hoops,
presumably while awaiting the arrival of the new strip.
Bradford kit colours: Claret and amber
Manningham Rugby Club was formed in 1880. Initially, Manningham played in a black and white strip. However, on 20th September 1884 Manningham unveiled new claret and amber strip. There's no documented reason why Manningham suddenly adopted claret and amber colours. However, given the proximity of Belle Vue barracks, it's almost certain that Manningham copied the claret and amber colours of the local regiment - the Prince of Wales Own (West Yorkshire) Regiment.
City's
distinctive claret and amber stripes are an integral part of the clubs
identity, the old colours are instantly recognisable to millions of football
fans - a far cry from the utilitarian red and white or blue and white
combinations used by so many clubs.
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