West Ham’s 130-year anniversary kit will be Umbro’s last as New Balance deal agreed

West Ham United have agreed a kit deal with top sports brand New Balance, meaning next season’s 130-year anniversary strip will be Umbro’s last for now.

If Graham Potter wasn’t already under enough pressure to get West Ham back on track next season, it’s also the club’s 130th anniversary.

It’s been a torrid start to life in east London for Potter with three wins from his first 15 games.

The Englishman has been given grace by West Ham supporters until he has his own team in place after the summer transfer window.

Depending on how his rebuild pans out, expectations will be to get the Hammers back in contention for a top half finish at the very least.

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With the club currently 17th in the Premier League table, he has a big job on his hands.

Additional pressure will be applied given it is a milestone year for the club.

Founded as Thames Ironworks in 1895, the club officially became West Ham on July 5th 1900.

The Hammers faithful West Ham are fiercely proud of their history and roots.

And it’s not just Potter they will be expecting big things from but Umbro too.

Hammers supporters will want to see something a bit special for the 130-year anniversary.

There has been much speculation over West Ham’s kit manufacturer over the last few years.

Rumours of a switch to Nike for the first time or back to Adidas have circulated.

Current kit maker Umbro have faced plenty of criticism in the past too, not always getting things right.

The firm did redeem itself somewhat with this season’s kits which have – on the whole – been very well received.

West Ham’s 130-year anniversary kit will be Umbro’s last