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The Arsenal 1995–96 Away Retro Football Shirt recalls a fascinating transitional season at Highbury. Under Bruce Rioch, Arsenal finished fifth in the Premier League and secured qualification for the following season’s UEFA Cup, while also reaching the semi-finals of the League Cup. The campaign was particularly significant for the arrival of Dennis Bergkamp, whose move to North London marked the beginning of one of the most celebrated Arsenal careers of the modern era.
Ian Wright remained Arsenal’s leading goalscorer, finishing the campaign with 23 goals in all competitions, while Bergkamp contributed 11 Premier League goals during his first season in English football. Captain Tony Adams, Paul Merson, David Platt and a young Ray Parlour were also among the defining figures of a squad that helped bridge the gap between Arsenal’s early-1990s side and the successful era that would soon follow.
The shirt is instantly recognisable for its extraordinary two-tone blue design, combining deep navy with patterned sky-blue sections separated by dramatic jagged lightning-style graphics. Red detailing at the sleeves adds a subtle connection to Arsenal’s traditional colours, while the Polo-style collar and prominent JVC sponsorship complete an unmistakably mid-1990s appearance. Bold, asymmetric and dramatically different from Arsenal’s traditional red-and-white home identity, the famous “Blue Lightning” design remains one of the club’s most distinctive away shirts of the decade.
Please refer to the size guidance on this product page for detailed measurements.
Arsenal 1995-96 Away Jersey
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Size Guidance (Men’s Jersey)
Size Length (in) 1/2 Chest (in) Fit Height (ft/in) Fit Weight (lbs) S 28.0 19.7 5'3"–5'7" 110–132 M 28.7 20.5 5'7"–5'9" 132–154 L 29.5 21.3 5'9"–5'11" 154–176 XL 30.3 22.0 5'11"–6'1" 176–187 2XL 31.1 22.8 6'1"–6'3" 187–198 3XL 31.9 23.6 6'3"–6'5" 198–209 4XL 32.7 24.4 6'5"–6'7" 209–227 Note: All sizes are for reference only. Manual measurement may result in an error of ±1 inch.
IN BETWEEN SIZES?
That's easier said than done. Because what do you do if you are in between two sizes?
Well, that's up to you. Do you like a tight fit? Go for the smaller size. Loving a loose fit? Go for the larger size.
TOP FIT
If your body measurements for chest and waist result in two different suggested sizes, order the size from your chest measurement.
WASHING INSTRUCTIONS
- DO NOT use fabric softener
- Do not bleach
- Do not tumble dry
- Do not dry clean
- Touch up with cool iron
- Machine wash warm
- Wash and iron inside out
- Remove immediately
- LINE DRY
Rec. Player Printing Options
Printing Position Recommendation BERGKAMP 10 Forward Best Printing Choice. Bergkamp’s first Arsenal season makes No.10 exceptionally closely associated with this specific shirt and the beginning of his legendary career at the club. WRIGHT 8 Striker Arsenal’s leading scorer with 23 goals in all competitions and the strongest choice based purely on 1995–96 individual performance. ADAMS 6 Centre-Back The Arsenal captain and one of the club’s greatest one-club legends, offering outstanding long-term collector appeal. MERSON 9 Attacking Midfielder A key creative figure of the mid-1990s Arsenal side and a highly recognisable choice from the era. PLATT 7 Midfielder A major summer signing who scored six league goals during his first Arsenal campaign. PARLOUR 15 Midfielder A strong alternative for Arsenal supporters, representing a home-grown player who would become an important figure in the club’s following era. Best Printing Choice:
BERGKAMP 10
Other Strong Options:
WRIGHT 8 / ADAMS 6 / MERSON 9 / PLATT 7 / PARLOUR 15
We recommend BERGKAMP 10 as the standout printing choice for the Arsenal 1995–96 Away Retro Football Shirt. The 1995–96 campaign marked Dennis Bergkamp’s first season at Arsenal following his move from Inter Milan, making his No.10 printing particularly closely connected with this famous blue away design. Bergkamp scored 11 Premier League goals during his debut campaign and would go on to become one of the most celebrated players in Arsenal history, giving BERGKAMP 10 exceptional long-term collector appeal.
Our second recommendation is WRIGHT 8. Ian Wright was Arsenal’s leading scorer in 1995–96, finishing the campaign with 23 goals in all competitions. For supporters who prefer the player whose performances most directly defined the season itself, WRIGHT 8 is arguably the strongest alternative.
