1981/82

Steve McCall (right) wearing the new home kit introduced at the start of the 1981/82 season.

Complete with "UEFA Cup Winners 1981" embroidered under the club badge, the design would be worn for the next two seasons.

Club Sponsor: Pioneer (although their logo did not appear on the shirt for games televised by BBC or ITV). The three year deal with the Japanese Hi-Fi giant was worth £400,000.

Kit Manufacturer: Adidas

1983/84

George Burley (right) pictured in the home kit for the 1983/84 season.

Almost identical to that worn the previous two seasons but with the "UEFA Cup Winners 1981" embroidery removed.

Club Sponsor: Pioneer

Kit Manufacturer: Adidas

1984/85

Russell Osman (away) & Terry Butcher (home) model the kits worn during the 1984/85 season.

Club Sponsor: Pioneer.

Sponsorship deal extended through to the end of the season for an additional £100,000 with performance bonuses.

Kit Manufacturer: Adidas

1985/86

Ian Cranson (right) in the home strip introduced at the beginning of 1985/86 season.

Identical to that worn the previous season but with Radio Orwell, the new club sponsor, emblazoned across the shirt

Club Sponsor: Radio Orwell become official club sponsor after conclusion of four deal with Pioneer.

Kit Manufacturer: Adidas

1986/87

Mich D'Avray (right) in action in the home kit introduced at the start of the 1986/87 season.

Club Sponsor: Fisons

Kit Manufacturer: Adidas

1988/89

Kit design the same as the previous two years but with "Centenary Season 1888-1988" decal underneath club badge (Pictured David Lowe).

Club Sponsor: Fisons

Kit Manufacturer: Adidas

1989/90

New home and away kits featured in an Umbro advertisement.

Club Sponsor: Fisons

Kit Manufacturer: Umbro