In pictures: Hull City’s 1904-2024 120th birthday limited edition kit

The Tigers are 120 years old and are celebrating in style

Barry CooperHull City correspondent

19:10, 26 SEP 2024

Andy Dawson, Lewie Coyle, Garreth Roberts, Brian Marwood, Justin Whittle, Ken Wagstaff, David Meyler and Curtis Davies at the Guildhall (Image: Hull City AFC)

Hull City are celebrating their 120th birthday this week and against Cardiff City on Saturday afternoon, the birthday boys will be wearing a bespoke edition of their kit on a day full of celebration at the MKM Stadium.

Designed in conjunction with kit partner Kappa Turkiye, the Tigers will wear the all-black strip for the game against the Bluebirds before the shirts are sold off.

Former players Curtis Davies, Ken Wagstaff, Brian Marwood, Garreth Roberts, David Meyler and Justin Whittle, along with current first team coach Andy Dawson and club captain Lewie Coyle visited the Guildhall for a photoshoot earlier this month, to show off the new strip.

Fans can get their hands on the Tigers’ birthday suit from 9am on Friday morning but they’ll need to be quick, with only 1,904 available and no more set to be produced, while the Kappa jackets are also going on sale priced at £64.99, but like with the kit, only a limited number have been made.

City have a host of things planned to celebrate the iconic landmark and have invited a host of guests to Saturday’s game, including legendary figures from the club’s illustrious past with the likes of Ken Wagstaff, Peter Taylor and Nick Barmby among those attending.

The club are also creating a pop-up museum at Hull’s central library which will open next month, housing a host of memorabilia including vintage shirts, boots and trophies.

Hull Live have spoken to a host of key figures throughout the club’s history including Nick Barmby, Peter Taylor and owner Acun Ilicali for a special edition of the 1904 Club podcast, which is out now and can be downloaded here…

Hull City’s one-off birthday shirt

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A close-up of the famous Tiger

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Andy Dawson and Lewie Coyle in the new bespoke kit

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A group of 16 men gathered on June 24, 1904, at the Manchester Hotel in Hull and on that night, Hull City Association Football Club was born.

Playing their games at The Boulevard, the home of Hull Rugby League Club, Anlaby Road Cricket Ground and Dairycoates before the move to Boothferry Park and then the MKM Stadium as it’s now known for sponsorship purposes, the club have enjoyed a fascinating, and dramatic existence – as they say, ‘it’s never dull in Hull.’

One hundred and 20 years on, the club known across the world as the Tigers, continue to thrive as they look to recapture the recent glory days of their promotions to the Premier League, FA Cup final and their foray into Europe.

Since that night in early summer all those years ago, rarely if ever has there been a dull moment for those who hold City dear to their heart, whether it be life in the old Second Division, almost going out of business, promotions, relegations, more promotions and relegations, and so much more.

To celebrate City’s landmark birthday, Hull Live spoke to some of those who have played their part in the club’s fascinating history for a special edition of the 1904 Club podcast – Brian Horton, Peter Taylor, Justin Whittle, Andy Dawson, Lewie Coyle, Regan Slater, David Burns, Nick Barmby and owner Acun Ilicali.