{"product_id":"1994-96-manchester-city-doyle-shirt","title":"Manchester City Home Shirt Umbro 1994-96 Vintage DOYLE","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eManchester City 1994-96 – The Umbro DOYLE shirt, when the Citizens fought for survival\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\n1994. The \u003cstrong\u003ePremier League\u003c\/strong\u003e is two years old, Manchester United reigns over England, and City, on the other side of the city, is trying to keep its head above water. This \u003cstrong\u003eManchester City Umbro 1994-96 home shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong\u003eDOYLE\u003c\/strong\u003e printed on the back, is exactly that: the story of a proud, popular club, buffeted by fate, with the sponsor \u003cstrong\u003eBROTHER\u003c\/strong\u003e clearly visible on the chest.\n\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 Manchester City\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Umbro\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e BROTHER\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e LITTLE PULLS – 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\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\nIn the mid-90s, \u003cstrong\u003eManchester City\u003c\/strong\u003e went through a period of serious turbulence. The club was in the \u003cstrong\u003ePremier League\u003c\/strong\u003e but could never compete with the top teams – neither with United nor with the leading clubs of the time. The management changed, coaches came and went, and instability was almost a constant at \u003cstrong\u003eMaine Road\u003c\/strong\u003e. It was a club that lived on its reputation, its history, and the unwavering faith of its supporters.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\nIn this tense context, players like \u003cstrong\u003eUwe Rösler\u003c\/strong\u003e, a charismatic striker adored by fans, or \u003cstrong\u003ePaul Walsh\u003c\/strong\u003e, tried to maintain an acceptable level. \u003cstrong\u003eNiall Quinn\u003c\/strong\u003e, a great Irish forward, was also a prominent figure during those years at City. The team had character and endearing individuals, but the collective struggled to find the consistency needed to aim for the top of the league.\n\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\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe 1994-95 season: surviving in the Premier League\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCity finished this season in mid-table, far from European spots but high enough to avoid relegation. A season of struggle, representative of the team's mindset – never out for the count, never transcendent.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUwe Rösler, the cult striker of this generation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe East German, who came out of nowhere, became a local legend during this precise era. His goals in the \u003cstrong\u003ePremier League\u003c\/strong\u003e in this Umbro shirt are etched in the memory of City fans who lived those years from the stands of Maine Road.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe 1995-96 season and the descent into hell\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe second season covered by this shirt would be the last in the top flight for a while: City was relegated to the First Division in May 1996, a shock for the club and its supporters. This \u003cstrong\u003evintage Manchester City shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e therefore also carries the painful memory of this historic relegation.\n\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;\"\u003e\nAn \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic vintage shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e is not a factory-fresh, shrink-wrapped shirt. It's a piece that has lived – worn, washed, sweated in the stands or on a pitch. The finishes are different from replicas sold in stores: the \u003cstrong\u003eUmbro\u003c\/strong\u003e fabrics of that era have a specific texture, weight, and construction that modern reproductions never quite capture.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\nThis one shows an \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 condition with some small pulls\u003c\/strong\u003e on the fabric – superficial snags, evidence of a real life. Nothing that compromises the item's solidity or its overall appearance. For a \u003cstrong\u003e30-year-old collector's shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e, this is a frankly honest condition and representative of what one can expect to find in this market.\n\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;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage Umbro shirts\u003c\/strong\u003e from the 90s are sized according to the British standards of the time, and this is a crucial point before buying. A \u003cstrong\u003evintage Large\u003c\/strong\u003e often corresponds to a modern Medium, sometimes even a Small depending on body types. Never rely on your usual size without checking the actual measurements.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\nThe practical advice: take a shirt you already wear and are happy with the fit, lay it flat, and measure the armpit-to-armpit width and the back length. Compare with the measurements we provide. This is the only reliable method to avoid unpleasant surprises with a \u003cstrong\u003e90s vintage shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n\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\n\u003cstrong\u003eManchester City shirts from the 90s\u003c\/strong\u003e with period printing have become increasingly sought after items. The fact that this one has \u003cstrong\u003eDOYLE\u003c\/strong\u003e printed on the back gives it an additional dimension: it's not an anonymous shirt, it's a named piece that tells a precise story, that of an identified player during a pivotal period for the club. This type of \u003cstrong\u003eretro printed shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e is becoming seriously rare on the market.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\nAnd frankly, there aren't many in this condition. An \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 for an Umbro shirt from 1994\u003c\/strong\u003e is not common in auction houses or flea markets. The vast majority of surviving examples show discoloration, stubborn stains, or distorted collars. Here, you have a piece that has spent 30 years without being abused. That's the true definition of a \u003cstrong\u003ecollectible vintage shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e in good condition.\n\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\/Manchester_City_F.C.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eManchester City – 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 jerseys\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\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;\"\u003e\nIf you grew up with 90s Premier League or are looking for a \u003cstrong\u003evintage Umbro\u003c\/strong\u003e piece with true character and a real past, this shirt deserves your attention – no pressure, but no hesitation either.\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Manchester City","offers":[{"title":"L","offer_id":53941079048467,"sku":"317646","price":249.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_1994-96-MANCHESTER-CITY-DOYLE-SHIRT-L-317646_1.jpg?v=1774761468","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/1994-96-manchester-city-doyle-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}