West Brom featured changed kits against Leicester City in memory of Jeff Astle

West Brom sported a different kit in their match against Leicester City in memory of Jeff Astle

West Bromwich Albion played in a different kit in their match against Leicester City. This was in memory of their former striker Jeff Astle, who netted 174 times in 361 appearances for the Baggies in all competitions. He died at the age of 59 in 2002 from chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). The kit consisted of all white shirts with no sponsorship logo with the club crest also changed for the occasion.

The changed kit was actually the one worn during the 1968 FA Cup final where Astle scored the winner against Everton at Wembley. Except the goalkeeper’s shirt, which was plain, all the other shirts had their numbers printed on them with only the name removed.

The Premier League had only granted perrmission to Manchester United before this to wear changed kits for a match. United had worn a changed kit to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the horrifying Munich disaster where the Busby’s Babes met with their tragic end.

Baggies chairman Jeremy Peace thanked the Premier League for their gesture and said that he had promised to commemorate the striker in a special way. Gordon Taylor, PFA Chairman was also happy to help and he said that this was a noble work for the Astle foundation and expressed his gratitude in Albion’s endeavour.

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