Interview: Woody | Shirt Collector | Sheffield Wednesday Fan | Kit Community Pillar
A very warm welcome to Woody - a familiar and very loveable face in our fabulous Kit Community. I'm sure you'll have seen his superb shirt snaps and playful reels, showcasing his amazing collection of football polyester from around the globe. Woody's love of 90's football and his beloved Sheffield Wednesday shine through! You can check-out his INSTA here. After a recent series of collab posts with Woody, we had a very quick catch-up to find out a little bit more about his collecting journey. Woody's photos from the recent collab are including in this article.
As always, a nice easy one to start with...... what football team do you support?
Simple! As if you did not know already 🤣 That'll be Sheffield Wednesday.
📸 1993/94 Sheffield Wednesday Away Football Shirt | Puma
What got you into collecting football shirts?
I always loved footy shirts as a kid, but I suppose Covid gave me an opportunity to really focus on collecting the shirts I loved but could never afford. Then the madness began! Its been non-stop ever since. I love it.
Do you remember your first shirt?
Oh yes, I do. That would be my Sheffield Wednesday 93/94 black away shirt with "Woody" on back. Good ol' mum!
📸 1991/93 Bayern Munich Away Football Shirt (XL) Adidas
What is your favourite shirt in your collection and why?
Same answer I'm afraid (Lol!) It's the Sheffield Wednesday 93/94 away shirt. That was my first shirt and is the greatest shirt ever made (Yes, I'm bias, I know). It's a big deal to me!
📸 1996/97 TSV 1860 Munich Home Football Shirt | Nike
Is there a shirt you don’t have in your collection you’d love to own?
Loads, but if I had to pick one............ England Italia 90 shirt. Just glorious!
📸 1997/98 New England Revolution Third Football Shirt | Reebok
Finally, what do football shirts mean to you?
Happy memories. Lots of em. Especially from my childhood. Also the "where were you when?" Friends, moments of games, goals, happiness, disappointment etc. Shirts are wrapped in nostalgia and history, I guess. I'm obsessed!
