stadium. [ 7 ] Sponsorship Period Kit manufacturer Shirt sponsor 1945–1975 Umbro none 1975–1980 Admiral 1980–1982 Adidas 1982–1992 Sharp Electronics 1992–2000 Umbro 2000–2002 Vodafone 2002–2006 Nike 2006–2010 AIG 2010– 0000 Aon In an initial five-year deal worth £500,000, Sharp Electronics became the club's first shirt sponsor at the beginning of the