{"product_id":"1991-93-portsmouth-shirt","title":"Portsmouth 1991-93 Goodmans Influence vintage XL jersey","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003ePortsmouth 1991-93: The Influence-sponsored Goodmans kit, a relic from the pre-Premier League era\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn the early 90s, Portsmouth battled in the trenches of the old First Division and the English league, far from the spotlight of the freshly formed Premier League, which was about to change everything. This \u003cstrong\u003ePortsmouth 1991-93 kit\u003c\/strong\u003e, branded \u003cstrong\u003eInfluence\u003c\/strong\u003e and sponsored by \u003cstrong\u003eGoodmans\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a raw historical document—a piece of fabric that lived before English football became a global industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eThe Kit's Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:2;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeason:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1991-1993\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e Portsmouth\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit Manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Influence\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e GOODMANS\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e PULLS, HOLE — authentic wear of a worn vintage jersey\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eWhat this jersey represents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eBetween 1991 and 1993, Portsmouth played in the \u003cstrong\u003eEnglish First Division\u003c\/strong\u003e, the second tier of English football after the creation of the Premier League in 1992. The Fratton Park club experienced a period of permanent rebuilding, caught between high ambitions and complex financial realities—a fate that has stuck with \u003cstrong\u003ePompey\u003c\/strong\u003e for decades. These seasons were those of a popular club, rooted in its city, with some of the warmest fan support in southern England.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThe kit manufacturer \u003cstrong\u003eInfluence\u003c\/strong\u003e is itself a time capsule: this now-defunct British brand dressed several lower division clubs around the turn of the 90s, producing jerseys with thick fabric and artisanal finishes, far from the technical synthetics of major brands. The sponsor \u003cstrong\u003eGoodmans\u003c\/strong\u003e, a British manufacturer of televisions and consumer electronics, recalls a time when kit partnerships were still rooted in the local and national economy—before foreign sponsors arrived in droves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eMoments etched into this jersey\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe birth of the Premier League and Portsmouth left behind (1992)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWhen the Football Association launched the \u003cstrong\u003ePremier League in August 1992\u003c\/strong\u003e, Portsmouth was not a part of it—the club was relegated to the First Division, the equivalent of the current Championship. This jersey is that of a team watching the new world of English football being built from below, a frustration that Pompey fans know well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGuy Whittingham and his legendary season (1992-93)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe 1992-93 season remains etched in Fratton Park's memory thanks to \u003cstrong\u003eGuy Whittingham\u003c\/strong\u003e, a prolific striker who scored 42 goals in all competitions and broke the club's single-season goal record. A monumental achievement, worn in this very Influence jersey, which propelled Portsmouth to the First Division play-off final.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 1992 Wembley play-off final\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1992, Portsmouth played in the \u003cstrong\u003eDivision Two play-off final at Wembley\u003c\/strong\u003e against Leicester City. The club secured promotion to the First Division—an electric moment for a passionate fanbase. These two seasons in this jersey therefore represent a resurgence and a renewed ambition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eAuthentic vs. Replica\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eAn \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic vintage jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is one that was intended to be worn on the field or sold in official stores at the time—not a modern reproduction. The cut, the fabric, the labels, everything corresponds to the manufacturing standards of the early 90s. No detail lies: it's the original item, in its original material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one shows a condition of 7\/10 with \u003cstrong\u003epulls and a hole\u003c\/strong\u003e—honest wear that tells a story. It's not a jersey taken out of its box, never worn, plastic-wrapped behind glass. It's a jersey that existed, that was worn, washed, lived in. For serious collectors, this authenticity is worth more than a new, soulless replica.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eVintage Sizing Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage jersey sizes from the 90s\u003c\/strong\u003e do not correspond to modern standards. An XL from 1991 often fits like a modern L, sometimes even an M depending on the brand. Cuts were more fitted, shoulders more dropped, lengths different. Never rely solely on the label to decide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore buying, measure one of your current jerseys flat: chest width, total length, shoulder width. Compare with the measurements provided in the product description. This is the only reliable method to avoid unpleasant surprises with a \u003cstrong\u003evintage collector's jersey size XL\u003c\/strong\u003e like this one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eWhy have it in your collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInfluence jerseys from the 90s\u003c\/strong\u003e have become rare on the market—the brand disappeared, production was limited, and few examples have survived in presentable condition. Finding a \u003cstrong\u003ePortsmouth Influence 1991-93 jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e with its Goodmans sponsor intact is getting your hands on a piece that even British collectors actively seek. This type of club, this pivotal era of English football, this forgotten kit manufacturer: the combination is rare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eYes, there are pulls and a hole—condition 7\/10, no hiding that. But honestly, for a thirty-year-old jersey that went through the changing rooms and washes of the pre-Premier League era, it's a respectable condition. Not many have survived this well. If you're looking for a perfect jersey in its blister pack, move on. If you want an \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic vintage Portsmouth\u003c\/strong\u003e with a history, this is it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eTo go further\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"line-height:2.2;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Portsmouth_F.C.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003ePortsmouth FC - Wikipedia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.footballkitarchive.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eFootball Kit Archive - Kit History\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.uefa.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eUEFA - European Football\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-style:italic;line-height:1.8;\"\u003eIt's up to you—but Influence jerseys from this era don't come around twice in the same place. If Portsmouth and the 90s are part of your fan DNA, this piece deserves a place in your collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Portsmouth","offers":[{"title":"XL","offer_id":54010179551507,"sku":"263917","price":199.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_1991-93-PORTSMOUTH-SHIRT-XL-263917_7.png?v=1775428751","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/1991-93-portsmouth-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}