{"product_id":"1994-96-bolton-wanderers-shirt","title":"Bolton Wanderers Away Shirt Reebok 1994-96 vintage S","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eBolton Wanderers 1994-96 — The Reebok away shirt from the return to the Premier League\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e1994. \u003cstrong\u003eBolton Wanderers\u003c\/strong\u003e exited the First Division and were preparing to return to the top flight after years of absence. This \u003cstrong\u003evintage 1994-96 Reebok away shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e wasn't released during a period of quiet glory — it was worn during a time of resurgence, adrenaline, and true popular triumph in the North of England. A direct relic of this pivotal era in English football.\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 1994-1996\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bolton Wanderers\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Away\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reebok\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e SLIGHTLY USED PRINTINGS — authentic wear of a worn vintage 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;\"\u003eIn 1994-95, \u003cstrong\u003eBolton Wanderers\u003c\/strong\u003e arrived in the \u003cstrong\u003ePremier League\u003c\/strong\u003e via the First Division playoffs, under the guidance of \u003cstrong\u003eBruce Rioch\u003c\/strong\u003e and then very quickly \u003cstrong\u003eRoy McFarland\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eColin Todd\u003c\/strong\u003e. This was the era of the nascent Premier League, of new stadiums being built, the first Sky Sports broadcasts, and English football in full transformation. Bolton was not yet the high-flying club it would later become — it was a team of fighters, with character, rooted in its working-class Lancashire origins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eOn the pitch, names naturally come to mind for the Trotters' collective memory: \u003cstrong\u003eJohn McGinlay\u003c\/strong\u003e, a formidable goalscorer and absolute idol for the fans, \u003cstrong\u003eAlan Stubbs\u003c\/strong\u003e in central defence, or midfielder \u003cstrong\u003eJason McAteer\u003c\/strong\u003e, who was then attracting attention beyond the club's borders. This generation made people believe that Bolton could hold its own among the greats. The away shirt you hold in your hands is the one they wore away from Burnden Park.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eMoments etched into this shirt\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe return to the Premier League — 1994\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter a long period in the lower divisions, Bolton finally returned to English football's top flight in 1994. A foundational moment for an entire generation of Trotters fans, who were back on the national big stage with an undiminished hunger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 1994-95 Premier League season\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBolton fought to stay in an ultra-competitive Premier League, against giants like Manchester United, Liverpool, and Arsenal. The club played every away game in this shirt — in stadiums where few gave them much chance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 1995 League Cup — memorable run\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBolton Wanderers\u003c\/strong\u003e had a notable run in the League Cup during this period, claiming some scalps that left a lasting impression. Matches that proved this club, in this shirt, could hurt anyone on a cup night.\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 not a reproduction printed in 2024 to satisfy the nostalgia of online shops. It's a garment that has spanned decades, carrying in its fibres the material and manufacturing codes of its era — the original labels, the fit of the time, the printing techniques specific to \u003cstrong\u003eReebok in the 90s\u003c\/strong\u003e. Nothing like a modern replica.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one is in \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 condition with slightly worn printings\u003c\/strong\u003e — what collectors call \"slightly used printings\". What does that mean exactly? The flocking or logo shows very slight signs of age, as is normal for a thirty-year-old shirt. The fabric structure, however, is sound. You're not buying a new shirt in its original packaging — you're buying a piece of English football history in very honest condition.\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 shirts from the 90s\u003c\/strong\u003e consistently run smaller than modern standards. A \u003cstrong\u003e1994 size S\u003c\/strong\u003e often corresponds to an XS today, depending on contemporary brands. The fit was more tailored, shorter at the back, without the elastic materials we know now. Never rely solely on the label — a vintage S is not a modern S, that's an absolute rule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore confirming your order, take a tape measure and measure your chest flat, as well as the shoulder-to-shoulder width. Then compare with the actual shirt measurements if available, or contact the seller. This two-minute step can save you disappointment. A \u003cstrong\u003ecollectible Bolton Wanderers shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e in the wrong size stays in the drawer — and that's a shame.\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;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eReebok Bolton Wanderers away shirts from the 90s\u003c\/strong\u003e are rare pieces in the \u003cstrong\u003evintage football shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e market. Bolton is not Manchester United or Liverpool — production was less massive, fewer shirts were preserved, and global demand was lower at the time. The result: thirty years later, finding one in good condition is almost a miracle. This is exactly what makes it a sought-after item by true collectors, those who aren't chasing mainstream club shirts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 with slight wear on the printings\u003c\/strong\u003e, this shirt is among the best for a piece of this age. There aren't many in this condition on the market — most surviving examples are much more damaged, or stored in conditions that have degraded the fabric. This one, you can display it, wear it with pride, or store it carefully in a protective sleeve. It deserves 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\/Bolton_Wanderers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eBolton Wanderers — 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 a fan of the original Premier League, of clubs that made their mark in the 90s without necessarily winning every trophy, this shirt is for you. Thirty years of English football history, in a size S — it's up to you if you let it pass by.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bolton Wanderers","offers":[{"title":"S","offer_id":54011378434323,"sku":"360734","price":129.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_1994-96-BOLTON-WANDERERS-SHIRT-S-360734_1.jpg?v=1775480772","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/1994-96-bolton-wanderers-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}