Cliff Bastin, the teenage winger who set Arsenal's scoring standard
Cliff Bastin joined Arsenal from Exeter City while still a teenager and became a central figure in Herbert Chapman's great side. Although usually selected on the left wing, he attacked the penalty area with the instincts of a striker and took penalties, producing a goal total exceptional for his position.
Bastin won five league championships and two FA Cups during an Arsenal career interrupted by the Second World War. His club scoring record stood for more than seventy years before Ian Wright passed it in 1997, and only later did Thierry Henry move the benchmark again. The longevity of that record shows how far Bastin's output travelled beyond his own era.
A Highbury name for students of Arsenal history
Cliff Bastin works on a Players Couture T-shirt for supporters who look beyond recent seasons and understand the foundations of Arsenal's identity. The full name carries the inter-war championships and a remarkable left-sided goalscorer without reproducing a cannon, old shirt badge or newspaper image.
How to wear the Cliff Bastin T-shirt
Wear it on match day, for away travel, at a pub screening or through an ordinary weekend when a replica shirt is not the easiest option. Pair it with denim and trainers, add an overshirt in cooler weather, or wear it with shorts through summer. It gives football supporters a clear way to represent the player and the memories behind the name. White gives the print a crisp finish, Black and Navy provide easy darker options, Grey has a softer athletic character and Red adds more impact.
Fit, fabric and made-to-order production
The T-shirt is made from soft ringspun cotton with a crew neck, short sleeves and a regular men's fit. It is available in White, Black, Red, Navy and Grey in sizes S, M, L, XL, 2XL and 3XL. Check the size guide before ordering, particularly when buying for somebody else or choosing a looser fit.
Each garment is printed to order in the United Kingdom after the customer selects the colour and size. No finished pre-printed stock is produced before an order is placed. This reduces the need to hold large quantities of finished stock and allows Players Couture to maintain specialist names alongside widely recognised favourites. Free UK delivery is included.
Wash inside out with similar colours on a cool cycle. Avoid bleach, do not iron directly over the print and air dry where practical. These steps help protect the cotton shape and printed lettering through repeat wear.
Good-faith fan design and future collaboration
Players Couture is an independent fan-inspired label. This Cliff Bastin design is created in good faith for fans, friends and family. It is not produced in partnership with, endorsed by or affiliated with the subject or any connected club, team, organisation, studio, label, estate or rights holder. It is not intended to mislead anyone or infringe copyright, trade marks or other protected rights. Fair usage applies. If a rights holder cannot see the good intentions behind the design or would prefer the name removed, Players Couture will review the concern and respectfully remove the product on request.
Players Couture makes charitable donations to grassroots sport and community causes. We hope to work directly with the players, clubs, performers, creators and people who inspire the collection through future collaborations, licensing, royalties and charitable partnerships, allowing successful merchandise to create a direct benefit as those relationships develop.
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