{"product_id":"1994-96-manchester-city-shirt","title":"Vintage Brother Manchester City Home Umbro 1994-96 Shirt","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eManchester City 1994-96 — The Umbro Brother era kit, when the Citizens were surviving in the Premier League\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eMid-1990s, Maine Road. \u003cstrong\u003eManchester City\u003c\/strong\u003e was going through a turbulent period, stuck in an increasingly fierce Premier League, far from past glories and even further from future splendours. This \u003cstrong\u003e1994-96 Umbro home kit\u003c\/strong\u003e sponsored by \u003cstrong\u003eBrother\u003c\/strong\u003e is the textile embodiment of a pivotal era in the club's history — a rare piece that deserves its place in any serious collection of \u003cstrong\u003evintage English football shirts\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eKit 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 jersey\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eWhat this kit represents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eThe 1994 to 1996 seasons were a pivotal and painful period for the \u003cstrong\u003eCitizens of Maine Road\u003c\/strong\u003e. The club was fighting to stay in English football's top flight, a nascent \u003cstrong\u003ePremier League\u003c\/strong\u003e already dominated by the big teams. Manchester City finished 17th in 1994-95, narrowly avoiding relegation, before eventually dropping to the First Division in 1995-96 — a brutal fall that true fans haven't forgotten. This kit is one of resistance, not glory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eOn the pitch, players like \u003cstrong\u003eUwe Rösler\u003c\/strong\u003e, a true Maine Road favourite with his grit and important goals, or \u003cstrong\u003ePaul Walsh\u003c\/strong\u003e proudly wore these colours despite the difficult context. \u003cstrong\u003eGarry Flitcroft\u003c\/strong\u003e in midfield, \u003cstrong\u003eTony Coton\u003c\/strong\u003e in goal — names that make the hearts of old-school supporters beat. A team of character, in a club that had not yet found its direction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eMoments etched in this jersey\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe fight for survival in 1994-95\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nManchester City finished the 1994-95 season in 17th place in the Premier League, just a few points from the relegation zone. A season of constant tension, crucial matches, and cold sweats for thousands of supporters who filled Maine Road match after match despite everything.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 1995-96 relegation — a dark date\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIt was in this \u003cstrong\u003eUmbro Brother kit\u003c\/strong\u003e that Manchester City experienced one of the most significant relegations in its recent history, leaving the Premier League in 1996. A turning point that would paradoxically precede a complete reconstruction of the club in the following years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUwe Rösler, the German of Maine Road\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe German striker was one of the absolute darlings of the fans during this period, his goals and commitment often carrying the team single-handedly. Wearing this jersey is also paying tribute to players who gave their all under far from ideal sporting conditions.\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 jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is a piece designed to be worn on a field or in the stands, not to be displayed in a museum. The cuts, fabrics, and prints of the 90s have nothing in common with what you find in stores today — the \u003cstrong\u003eUmbro\u003c\/strong\u003e finishes of that era have a character, a thickness, a texture that modern reproductions simply don't capture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis jersey is rated \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 with slight pulls\u003c\/strong\u003e — these are traces of real life, not insurmountable defects. For a \u003cstrong\u003e30-year-old collector's jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e, this is an honest and respectable condition. The pulls are minor, the fabric structure is intact, and the Brother logo as well as the Umbro badge are present and accounted for.\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\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUmbro sizes from the 90s\u003c\/strong\u003e do not correspond to modern standards — a 1994 XL generally fits like a current L, or even an M depending on body type. The cuts of the era were more fitted, less wide at the shoulders, with shorter sleeves. This is not a defect; it is the DNA of \u003cstrong\u003eretro football jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e from the nineties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore ordering, measure your chest circumference and compare it with the flat measurements of the product. For this \u003cstrong\u003evintage Manchester City XL jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e, take the time to check — a few seconds with a tape measure are better than disappointment upon delivery. If you are between two sizes, always refer to the smaller size for pieces from this era.\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;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eManchester City jerseys from 1994-96\u003c\/strong\u003e represent an era that many collectors actively seek — not one of trophies and petrodollars, but one of a popular club, rooted in its neighbourhood, fighting tooth and nail in a booming Premier League. This type of piece, with the iconic \u003cstrong\u003eBrother\u003c\/strong\u003e sponsor and the diamond \u003cstrong\u003eUmbro\u003c\/strong\u003e logo, is increasingly difficult to find in good condition on the \u003cstrong\u003evintage Premier League jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eAt 8\/10 with simple minor pulls, this jersey falls into the category of pieces that can still be worn or framed without embarrassment. There aren't many in this condition on the market — most circulating examples are much more tired, faded, or stained. This one has aged well over thirty years, and it shows positively.\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 — Kit History\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;\"\u003eIf you collect jerseys that tell a real story — not easy glory seasons, but years of struggle that forged a club — this jersey is for you. It's up to you.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Manchester City","offers":[{"title":"XL","offer_id":53941079081235,"sku":"276676","price":199.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_1994-96-MANCHESTER-CITY-SHIRT-XL-276676_1.jpg?v=1774761470","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/1994-96-manchester-city-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}