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Salford City agree five-year deal with Umbro... the same kit supplier Class Of '92 won the treble in at Manchester United

* Salford City chairman Karen Baird hailed the new partnership with Umbro
* The Class Of '92 are currently the subject of a BBC documentary
* Salford City play Notts County in the FA Cup first round on Friday
* It's the first time the club have ever played in this stage of the competition

Salford City have signed a five-year kit deal with Umbro as the Class Of '92 continue to prepare the club for the Football League.

Umbro were Manchester United's kit supplier in 1992 when Nicky Butt, Ryan Giggs, Gary Neville, Phil Neville and Paul Scholes announced their talents on the big stage.

The news comes as a further boost to Salford City who are set to play in the FA Cup first round for the first time in their 75-year history on Friday.


Dom Smalley (left) in the away kit Danny Webber (centre) in the home kit and Gareth Seddon in the third kit (right) were pictured on Umbro's website modelling their new strips after the deal was announced

The Evo-Stik League Northern Premier Division side will host League Two side Notts County at Moor Lane ground, where they will welcome 1,400 supporters for the occasion.

Tickets for the match sold out before they could even reach a general sale as excitement builds around the Manchester-based club.

The Class Of 92 are currently the subject of a BBC documentary which also continues to build Salford City's profile.

The new kits will be available to purchase from the Umbro website and Salford players Dom Smalley, Danny Webber and Gareth Seddon were pictured in the away, home and third kits for the announcement of the deal.


Salford City's home kit (left) is red with white sleeves, collar and buttons and the away kit (right) is white, with red sleeves, collar and buttons (right)

Paul Nugent from Umbro hailed the new agreement: 'We are proud to work with teams of all levels in leagues across the world – especially those who share our passion and commitment to the game.

Salford City has a 75 year history and with the backing of the owners, an exciting future ahead.

The co-owners of the club wore Umbro for club and country and were keen to bring a recognised technical kit partner to the club and hoping to enjoy success together.'


The Class Of '92 are currently the subject of a BBC documentary which is looking at life at Salford City

Salford City chairman Karen Baird added: 'We are delighted to have Umbro on board as our technical kit partner.

'To have someone of Umbro's calibre is fantastic and highlights what we are trying to achieve at the club.

'Their experience in designing stylish and technical sportswear is outstanding and the team are really enjoying wearing the new kit and training products.'

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