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New owner's plan to revive Admiral

14th March 2011

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England stars of the past in their Admiral kit. (L-R) Bryan Robson, Trevor Brooking and Kevin Keegan

England stars of the past in their Admiral kit. (L-R) Bryan Robson, Trevor Brooking and Kevin Keegan

SPORTSWEAR brand Admiral - which was worn by the England Football team in the 1980s - has been bought by a Manchester company.Admiral Sportswear, a new business formed by Jonathan Hamburger and former Umbro and JD Sports executive Tim Gardiner, has acquired the rights to the iconic brand for Europe, the Middle East and North Africa.The pair plan to revive its glory years, both as a fashion and sportswear brand.Originally established in Leicester as Cook & Hurst Limited, Admiral was incorporated in 1914, when the company designe......for the full story register now for free or login below...


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