Brentford FC has recreated the first-ever club shirt from 1889 with supporters' trust, Bees United, to the celebrate the club's foundation.

The club and Bees United have created the 1889 heritage shirt, available for fans to buy, to pay homage to the first ever Brentford FC kit.

Inspiration for Brentford's first shirt came from the founding fathers of Brentford Rowing Club.

They agreed in October 1889, that their club colours of claret and blue should also be adopted by the new football club.

The Brentford Rowing Club formed Brentford FC in October 1889 (credit: Brentford FC).

The earliest team photos show a club crest that reflects the 'spirit' of Brentford Rowing Club.

It was their idea to start a new winter sport for its members which would be football.

The shirts show the BFC initials with a blue zigzag line representing the River Thames on a claret shirt.  

The club's played its first match against Kew FC in November 1889, a 1:1 draw, and then waited five years to win a trophy, the Middlesex Junior Cup in 1893-4.

Bees United secretary, Don Tanswell, said: "After unveiling the commemorative plaque for the club's foundation, it's been so exciting to work with Brendan Nevin, Jonathan Burchill and the retail team to realise our original Bees kit designs for fans to celebrate our beginnings."

The throwback shirt costs £40. To purchase click here.

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