{"product_id":"1992-94-middlesbrough-shirt","title":"Middlesbrough Away Shirt Errea 1992-94 Vintage XL","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eMiddlesbrough 1992-94 — The Errea away kit from Boro's great resurgence\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn the early 90s, \u003cstrong\u003eMiddlesbrough\u003c\/strong\u003e was emerging from a dark period and rebuilding itself brick by brick. This \u003cstrong\u003e1992-94 Errea away shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e carries within its seams the story of a North-East English club that refused to die — sponsored by chemical giant \u003cstrong\u003eICI\u003c\/strong\u003e, and kitted out by Italian supplier \u003cstrong\u003eErrea\u003c\/strong\u003e, it embodies a pivotal era that few collections possess.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eShirt details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:2;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeason:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1992-1994\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e Middlesbrough FC\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Away\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit Manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Errea\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e ICI (Imperial Chemical Industries)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e LITTLE PULLS — a few small fabric pulls, authentic wear of a worn vintage shirt, nothing that compromises the overall look\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e XL\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eWhat this shirt represents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eIn 1992, English football experienced an absolute revolution: the \u003cstrong\u003ePremier League\u003c\/strong\u003e was born, and with it, a new era for all clubs in the country. Middlesbrough was one of the founding members of this first 1992-93 season, which gives this shirt immediate historical significance. The \u003cstrong\u003eRiverside Stadium\u003c\/strong\u003e didn't exist yet — the club was still playing at Ayresome Park, its historic home in Teesside, and the atmosphere there was raw, working-class, and authentic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis was the era when players like \u003cstrong\u003eJohn Hendrie\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ePaul Wilkinson\u003c\/strong\u003e, and goalkeeper \u003cstrong\u003eIan Roberts\u003c\/strong\u003e proudly wore the Boro colors. \u003cstrong\u003eLennie Lawrence\u003c\/strong\u003e was the manager trying to stabilize the club in this new dimension. A team without superstars but with a fighting spirit — exactly what this shirt conveys.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eMoments etched in this shirt\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Premier League's founding season (1992-93)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBeing there from the very first kick-off of the \u003cstrong\u003ePremier League\u003c\/strong\u003e means belonging to the history of English football for eternity. Middlesbrough played in this inaugural season with this shirt on their backs — few clubs can boast such historical legitimacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelegation and Boro's character (1992-93)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe first Premier League season ended in a painful relegation — Middlesbrough finished 21st and dropped back down to the First Division. These difficult moments forge true club identities, and Teesside fans know better than anyone what it means to stay loyal through the storm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eErrea and ICI: an era of authentic industrial sponsorship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eICI — Imperial Chemical Industries\u003c\/strong\u003e — was one of the largest employers in the Teesside region. Seeing this logo on the local club's shirt is a direct connection between the industry of the English North-East and its football. A community link that is no longer seen in modern football and which makes this shirt all the more precious in the eyes of the serious collector.\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\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eAn \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic vintage shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e is not a reproduction. It's the real piece, manufactured at the time, worn (or commercialized) in the exact context of the season concerned. The materials, the labels, the finishes — everything speaks of an era when mass production had not yet erased the identity of the kit manufacturers. \u003cstrong\u003eErrea\u003c\/strong\u003e, an Italian brand founded in 1988, had a very recognizable stylistic signature from those years, and this shirt is a perfect example.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one is rated \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e with some \"little pulls\" — micro fabric pulls that simply show this shirt has lived. No tears, no visible stains, no serious degradation. For a \u003cstrong\u003evintage shirt from the early 90s\u003c\/strong\u003e, this is frankly honest condition. You're buying the real thing, not perfect in blister packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eVintage size guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eSizes of \u003cstrong\u003evintage 90s shirts\u003c\/strong\u003e do not correspond to current standards. An XL from 1992 can easily be equivalent to a modern L, or even an M depending on the brand. \u003cstrong\u003eErrea\u003c\/strong\u003e in particular had quite fitted cuts for the time. Never rely solely on the label to determine if this shirt is right for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore buying, take a shirt you wear regularly and measure its chest width flat, then its total length. Compare with the exact measurements of this shirt — don't hesitate to contact us if you want precise dimensions. It's two minutes that prevent an unpleasant surprise and unnecessary disappointment.\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\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eErrea\u003c\/strong\u003e equipped very few English clubs in those years — which already makes this shirt rare on the market for \u003cstrong\u003eretro football shirts\u003c\/strong\u003e. Add to that the fact that it's an away kit, always rarer than a home kit in terms of production and survival over time. And most importantly: it's \u003cstrong\u003eMiddlesbrough in 1992\u003c\/strong\u003e, a founding club of the Premier League, with the ICI sponsor etched into the fabric. Three rare arguments combined in a single piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003eMiddlesbrough collector's shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e in this condition, with this history, in this size — frankly, there aren't many floating around. Most pieces from this era have disappeared into closets, garage sales, or trash bins. This one survived at 8\/10. It's significant, and serious enthusiasts know 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\/Middlesbrough_F.C.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eMiddlesbrough 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 — History of football shirts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.premierleague.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003ePremier League — Official website\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-style:italic;line-height:1.8;\"\u003eIf you're building a serious collection of \u003cstrong\u003evintage Premier League shirts\u003c\/strong\u003e or from the pre-Bosman era, this Middlesbrough Errea 1992-94 clearly deserves its place. An honest, rare, and history-filled piece — it's up to you to decide if you'll let it pass you by.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Middlesbrough","offers":[{"title":"XL","offer_id":54010176471315,"sku":"330498","price":159.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_1992-94-MIDDLESBROUGH-SHIRT-XL-330498_5.jpg?v=1775428615","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/1992-94-middlesbrough-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}