Borussia Mönchengladbach, shirts
Our page Borussia Mönchengladbach is dedicated to the Rhineland club of the Foals, a major German team from the 1970s: its history, its titles, its stadium, its legends, and its green and white jerseys, including the retro reissues from the golden era that delight collectors.
The Foals, a legend of the 1970s.
The Foals
Founded in 1900, Borussia Mönchengladbach enjoyed its golden age in the 1970s. Nicknamed the Fohlen, the Foals, for the youth and boldness of their squad, the team under Hennes Weisweiler and later Udo Lattek won five titles of German champion in 1970, 1971, 1975, 1976, and 1977, as well as two UEFA Cups in 1975 and 1979, during their fierce rivalry with Bayern Munich. Günter Netzer, Berti Vogts, Jupp Heynckes, and Allan Simonsen are notable figures of the team.
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From Bökelberg to Borussia-Park
For decades, Gladbach played at the Bökelberg, a stadium with tight stands that witnessed its glorious years. Since 2004, the club has been based at the Borussia-Park, a modern venue with over fifty thousand seats. The club, firmly entrenched in the Bundesliga, has made a name for itself by discovering talents like Marco Reus, Granit Xhaka, and Marcus Thuram, son of Lilian, who came through the club before joining Inter Milan.
The green and white jersey
The colours of Gladbach are black, white, and green. The home jersey is usually white, adorned with green and black, while the away jersey is black or green. The retro shirts from the golden era, faithful reissues of the outfits from the early 1970s, are sought after by nostalgic fans and collectors. You should choose your usual size, and wash your shirt inside out at thirty degrees to preserve the badge.
Good deals
Good deals can also be found in good plans, promotions, clearance, sales, Black Friday. The new arrivals showcase the latest collections, and the items shipped in 24h are prepared and dispatched within 24 hours. The highlights of the year follow a stable order: Black Friday in late autumn, the year-end holidays, the winter sales, the French Days in spring, followed by the summer sales and the back-to-school period.
Frequently asked questions
Why is Borussia Mönchengladbach called the Foals?
The nickname Fohlen, the Foals, celebrates the youth and boldness of Hennes Weisweiler's squad that dominated German football in the 1970s.
How many German champion titles has Gladbach won?
The club has five German champion titles, in 1970, 1971, 1975, 1976, and 1977, as well as two UEFA Cups in 1975 and 1979, during its fierce rivalry with Bayern.
When was Borussia Mönchengladbach founded?
Founded in 1900, the Rhineland club had its golden age in the 1970s under Hennes Weisweiler and then Udo Lattek, a period for which the retro shirts remain highly sought after.
Why collect Gladbach's retro shirts?
The reissues from the golden era remind us of a team that made its mark in Europe. Their colours, cuts, and original badges make them prized pieces for fans of German football.
How to care for a retro collection shirt?
Wash it by hand or cold, inside out, and dry it flat away from the sun, which fades the colours. Stored folded in tissue paper or on a wide hanger, it stands the test of time.
