Rediscover a distinctive period in English football with the West Bromwich Albion 1984–86 Home Retro Football Jersey. Worn across two contrasting First Division campaigns, this shirt recalls the final years of Albion's top-flight presence before their relegation in 1986. The 1984–85 season saw the Baggies finish 12th with 55 points, while the following campaign brought a difficult struggle that ended in 22nd place and relegation to the Second Division. Although the period was challenging, it remains an important chapter in the club's history and a reminder of English football before the Premier League era.
The shirt is associated with several memorable Albion players. Cyrille Regis, one of the club's most celebrated forwards, completed his final season at The Hawthorns in 1984–85, while Garry Thompson led the scoring charts with 19 league goals that year. Experienced defenders Derek Statham and Jimmy Nicholl were important figures across the period. The 1985–86 squad also featured Imre Varadi, Garth Crooks, Gary Owen, Tony Grealish and Mickey Thomas, reflecting a changing team competing during a difficult transitional era.
The home jersey features West Bromwich Albion's traditional navy-blue and white vertical stripes, preserving one of English football's most recognisable colour combinations. Its defining feature is the unusual No Smoking emblem displayed on the chest, introduced through a partnership with the West Midlands Health Authority to promote public health awareness. Unlike conventional commercial shirt sponsorship, this distinctive message gives the design a unique place in football shirt history. Combining classic striped styling with an uncommon social campaign and the nostalgia of mid-1980s football, this retro jersey is a fascinating collector's piece for Albion supporters and enthusiasts of historic English kits.
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West Bromwich Albion 1984–86 Home Jersey
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Size Guidance (Retro Jersey)
Size Chest (in) Length (in) Rec. Height (ft/in) Rec. Weight (lb) S 39 28 65–67 121–132 M 41 28 67–69 132–154 L 43 29 69–71 154–176 XL 44 30 71–75 176–198 XXL 46 31 75–79 198–220 Note: All sizes are for reference only. Manual measurement may result in an error of ±1 inch.
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Season Information
Information
Details
Season/Year
1984–85 and 1985–86
Team
West Bromwich Albion Football Club
Country
England
Competition
Football League First Division
1984–85 League Position
12th – 55 points (16 wins, 7 draws, 19 losses)
1985–86 League Position
22nd – 24 points (4 wins, 12 draws, 26 losses)
1984–85 Cup Performance
FA Cup Third Round; League Cup Fourth Round
1985–86 Cup Performance
FA Cup Third Round; League Cup Fourth Round
Head Coaches
Johnny Giles (1984–85 and early 1985–86); Nobby Stiles and Ron Saunders (1985–86)
Top Scorers
Garry Thompson – 19 league goals (1984–85); Imre Varadi – 9 league goals (1985–86)
Key Players
Garry Thompson, Cyrille Regis, Derek Statham, Gary Owen, Jimmy Nicholl, Imre Varadi, Garth Crooks
Kit Type
Home
Primary Colours
Navy blue and white
Front Sponsor
No Smoking – public health campaign
Historical Significance
Distinctive anti-smoking campaign shirt worn during the club's final two First Division seasons before relegation in 1986
West Bromwich Albion's 1984–86 home shirt represents two contrasting seasons in the club's history. In 1984–85, Albion finished 12th in the First Division with 55 points, led by Garry Thompson's 19 league goals. The following campaign proved considerably more difficult, as the club finished bottom with 24 points and was relegated after 42 matches. Johnny Giles, Nobby Stiles and Ron Saunders all managed the team during 1985–86. Beyond the contrasting league results, the shirt became memorable for its unusual No Smoking emblem, introduced through a public health initiative rather than conventional commercial sponsorship.
Rec. Player Printing Options
During the mid-1980s, English football generally used traditional match-day numbers from 1 to 11 rather than permanent squad numbers. Number-only printing is therefore the most historically appropriate option. The recommendations below distinguish between the two seasons, since players could wear different numbers depending on their position and the match.
Best Printing Choice: REGIS 9 (1984–85)
Other Strong Options: THOMPSON 8 (1984–85) / VARADI 10 (1985–86) / CROOKS 11 (1985–86) / STATHAM 4 (1985–86) / NICHOLL 5 (1985–86)
Printing
Recommendation
REGIS 9
One of Albion's most celebrated forwards, Cyrille Regis represents the club's attacking identity during the early 1980s. This choice is associated specifically with 1984–85, his final season at the club.
THOMPSON 8
Garry Thompson was Albion's leading scorer in 1984–85 with 19 league goals and was named the club's Player of the Year. An excellent performance-based choice for the first season.
VARADI 10
Imre Varadi led Albion's league scoring in 1985–86 with nine goals. Number 10 is documented in a November 1985 league fixture.
CROOKS 11
Former England international Garth Crooks was part of Albion's 1985–86 attacking lineup. Number 11 is documented in a November 1985 match.
STATHAM 4
Long-serving defender Derek Statham was an established first-team player throughout this period. Number 4 is documented in a November 1985 fixture.
NICHOLL 5
Northern Ireland international Jimmy Nicholl brought experience to Albion's defence. Number 5 is documented in a November 1985 fixture.
DETAILED RECOMMENDATION
We recommend REGIS 9 as the best printing choice for the West Bromwich Albion 1984–86 Home Jersey. Cyrille Regis remains one of the club's most recognisable historical figures, and the 1984–85 campaign marked the end of his influential spell at The Hawthorns. His association with Albion gives this shirt considerable nostalgic appeal.
THOMPSON 8 is an especially strong alternative for collectors prioritising season-specific performances, celebrating the club's leading goalscorer in 1984–85. For the following season, VARADI 10 represents Albion's leading scorer, while CROOKS 11 offers another recognisable attacking option.
For authentic period styling, number-only printing is recommended, with REGIS 9 the standout historical choice.
