{"product_id":"1994-95-port-vale-shirt","title":"Port Vale Away Shirt 1994-95 Valiant Leisure vintage collector","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003ePort Vale 1994-95 Away Shirt — Valiant Leisure \u0026amp; Tunstall Assurance sponsorship, a 100% Potteries piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003e1994-95\u003c\/strong\u003e, Port Vale played their second consecutive season in the \u003cstrong\u003eFirst Division\u003c\/strong\u003e — the former English second tier — and this \u003cstrong\u003eValiant Leisure away shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e sponsored by \u003cstrong\u003eTunstall Assurance\u003c\/strong\u003e is a direct witness to it. Local kit, local sponsor, a club rooted in the Staffordshire Potteries: this is what you hold in your hands.\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 1994-95\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e Port Vale\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Away\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Valiant Leisure\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e TUNSTALL ASSURANCE\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e SLIGHTLY DIRTY — authentic wear of a vintage worn shirt\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 shirt represents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e1994-95\u003c\/strong\u003e season is one of the most exciting in Port Vale's recent history. The \u003cstrong\u003eBurslem\u003c\/strong\u003e club, nestled in the heart of Staffordshire, was then firmly established in the \u003cstrong\u003eFirst Division\u003c\/strong\u003e under the leadership of manager \u003cstrong\u003eJohn Rudge\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the most loyal and respected managers the club has ever had — he would be in charge for almost sixteen years. Port Vale is not Manchester United, it's not Liverpool, but that's precisely what makes this shirt valuable: it's English football at its most authentic, most popular, most territorial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThe squad of that era included players who etched their names into the memory of Valiants supporters. \u003cstrong\u003eMartin Foyle\u003c\/strong\u003e, a prolific striker, was one of the club's offensive figures in the mid-90s. \u003cstrong\u003eNeil Aspin\u003c\/strong\u003e, a tough and reliable defender, embodied the fighting spirit of this combative team. \u003cstrong\u003eIan Taylor\u003c\/strong\u003e passed through Port Vale before joining Sheffield Wednesday then Aston Villa — proof that this club knew how to train and reveal quality players. A team of character, a squad of warriors, a season driven by a real collective dynamic.\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\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePort Vale in the First Division — staying in the elite of the English second tier\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAfter their promotion, the Valiants became firmly established in the \u003cstrong\u003eFirst Division\u003c\/strong\u003e and fought every season to stay among the solid teams in the league. This away shirt travelled to all the stadiums in England to defend the colours of a club proud of its city and its history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJohn Rudge's reign on the Vale Park bench\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJohn Rudge\u003c\/strong\u003e managed Port Vale from 1983 to 1999 — a rare longevity in professional English football. Under his leadership, the club experienced its most stable years both sporting and economic, with rigorous management and a recognizable playing style. This shirt is a direct artifact of that Rudge era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eValiant Leisure — a 100% Valiants kit manufacturer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eValiant Leisure\u003c\/strong\u003e was Port Vale's in-house kit manufacturer, a brand created specifically to kit out the club. It's not Nike, it's not Umbro — and that's exactly why this shirt is rare. Local production, in limited quantities, for a club that managed its image in its own way. It's hard to find anything more authentic than that in \u003cstrong\u003evintage football shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e culture.\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 shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e is the actual kit worn by players or sold to supporters at the time — not a reproduction manufactured years later to fuel market nostalgia. The cuts are different, the finishes too, and the textile materials of the 90s have that characteristic feel that modern replicas never really reproduce. When you wear an authentic, you wear a piece of the era itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003ePort Vale 1994-95 away shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e is in \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e condition with a slight dirt mark — what English-speaking collectors call \"slightly dirty\". This is not a defect, it is proof of life. A shirt that has been worn, that has gone through matches, stands, entire seasons. The patina of time is part of its identity, and at 8\/10, this shirt remains in exceptional condition for a thirty-year-old piece.\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\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage shirts from the 90s\u003c\/strong\u003e always run smaller than current standards. A 1994 Medium often corresponds to a modern Small, sometimes even an XS depending on body type. The cuts of the time were more fitted, shorter, and the shoulders less wide. Never rely on the size indicated on the label without checking the actual measurements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore buying, take a tape measure and measure a shirt you usually wear. Compare the \u003cstrong\u003echest width\u003c\/strong\u003e (measured flat from armpit to armpit, multiplied by two) and the \u003cstrong\u003etotal length\u003c\/strong\u003e (collar to bottom of the shirt). These two measurements are enough to avoid unpleasant surprises. Do not hesitate to contact us to get the precise measurements of this shirt before validating your order.\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\u003eValiant Leisure\u003c\/strong\u003e is not a brand you will come across every day on resale sites. It's a hyper-local kit manufacturer, produced in small series for a medium-sized club in the English second division — production volumes were incomparable to those of an Arsenal or a Leeds. Thirty years later, finding an away copy from the \u003cstrong\u003e1994-95\u003c\/strong\u003e season with its \u003cstrong\u003eTunstall Assurance\u003c\/strong\u003e sponsor intact is an achievement in itself. For collectors of \u003cstrong\u003evintage English football shirts\u003c\/strong\u003e, so-called \"minor\" clubs are often the most sought-after pieces precisely because they are the rarest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e condition, this shirt is clearly at the top of the range for a piece of this age. The slight dirt mark does not compromise the legibility of the sponsor, the integrity of the logos, or the general quality of the textile. There aren't many in this condition on the market — and when a \u003cstrong\u003ePort Vale 90s shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e leaves, it rarely comes back. This kind of piece doesn't come around twice.\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\/Port_Vale\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003ePort Vale — 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 — Shirt 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;\"\u003eIf you're building a serious collection of 90s English football shirts, Port Vale 1994-95 in Valiant Leisure is exactly the kind of piece that makes a difference — the one nobody has, and everyone notices.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Port Vale","offers":[{"title":"M","offer_id":54011621245203,"sku":"335930","price":169.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_1994-95-PORT-VALE-SHIRT-M-335930_1.jpg?v=1775491813","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/1994-95-port-vale-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}