Chichester City have vowed many times that striker Billy Vigar will never be forgotten at the club – and their 2026-27 kits are just the latest way his name will live on.

City’s home and away shirts have been specially designed to pay tribute to Billy, who died in hospital last September after sustaining a significant brain injury in a collision with a pitch perimeter wall early in City’s Isthmian League game at Wingate and Finchley.

The shirts even have BV9 on the sleeves – his initials and his shirt number, with that No9 jersey now having been retired by the club.

City said: “We are proud to reveal our 2026/27 season home and away shirts in memory of Billy Vigar. We have worked in collaboration with Shane Moses from Joma and local graphic designer and supporter Declan McGreal, to design a shirt that we feel will keep Billy’s memory in our hearts and minds.

placeholder image — BV9 on the sleeve of the new shirt

"Declan’s design sees angel wings set within a heart shape that signifies the initials BV.”

Chairman Andy Bell said: “Billy’s memory will always be with all at Chichester City and we will continue to honour him. He and his family are a massive part of the club and we continue to support each other. We have a responsibility to ensure his tragic loss is not forgotten or ignored.

"We would like to thank Declan for his design and Joma for making this possible. The shirts are going to be worn by senior and youth sides this season and many seasons after.”

Billy’s father Keith Vigar commented: “Since Billy was taken from us, the family that is Chichester City FC has been nothing short of amazing in supporting our family and honouring Billy.

"The design of these beautiful new Joma shirts is another fitting example of keeping Billy’s memory alive. thank you to the club and Joma for making this happen.”

Shane Moses from Joma said: “At Joma Sport, we are incredibly proud of our partnership with Chichester City FC and honoured to have worked with the club to create this special commemorative kit in memory of Billy Vigar.

"Billy’s passing touched everyone connected with the club, and it has been a privilege to help bring their vision to life through a bespoke shirt that will ensure his memory lives on every time Chichester City takes to the pitch.

“We hope the design serves as a lasting tribute to Billy and the positive impact he had on his teammates, friends, family and the wider community.

"Our relationship with Chichester City is about far more than supplying teamwear. We have seen the strength, compassion and togetherness shown by the club, Billy’s family and the wider community, and we were honoured to support them throughout this process.

"We are proud to support a club that has shown such strength and unity, and we remain committed to standing alongside them both on and off the pitch for many years to come.”