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The Hacienda
1987

“Always wondered "Why those colours?"

Didn't United have an away kit in those colours back then? Of course City have had the red & black away off and on.

Any connection?”

“mmmm interesting. i've no idea why these colours and haven't really thought about it. would have to have a good look at some of his 'modernist' influences to see if they come from there... but the footy thing sounds plausible.”