{"product_id":"1994-96-nottingham-forest-shirt","title":"Nottingham Forest 1994-96 Home Umbro Vintage Jersey L","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eNottingham Forest 1994-96 Umbro Shirt — The Return to the Premier League Era\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBetween 1994 and 1996, \u003cstrong\u003eNottingham Forest\u003c\/strong\u003e returned to England's top flight after one season in the First Division and set foot back in the \u003cstrong\u003ePremier League\u003c\/strong\u003e with serious ambitions. This \u003cstrong\u003evintage Umbro home shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e from that period, notably worn by Dutch winger \u003cstrong\u003eBryan Roy\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a direct piece of that intense period at the City Ground.\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 Nottingham Forest\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Umbro\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, some small snags on the fabric, nothing that compromises the overall appearance of the 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 1994-95 season marked \u003cstrong\u003eNottingham Forest's great return to the Premier League\u003c\/strong\u003e after relegation in 1993. Frank Clark, who replaced Brian Clough on the bench, did a remarkable job stabilizing the club and leading them to a solid season in the top flight. The \u003cstrong\u003eCity Ground\u003c\/strong\u003e finally rediscovered the level it deserved, and the atmosphere in the stands became electric again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIt was in this context that \u003cstrong\u003eBryan Roy\u003c\/strong\u003e, signed from Ajax, established himself as one of the most exciting players in the English league. Alongside him, players like \u003cstrong\u003eStan Collymore\u003c\/strong\u003e — before his record transfer to Liverpool in 1995 — and \u003cstrong\u003eStuart Pearce\u003c\/strong\u003e, a living club legend, formed a team capable of scaring anyone. This shirt was their stage.\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\u003eThe 1994-95 season: 3rd place in the Premier League\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNottingham Forest finished third in the Premier League in this historic season, their best league finish in years. This performance confirmed that Frank Clark and his players were not just there to make up the numbers in the English top flight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBryan Roy, the Dutch revelation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDutch left-winger Bryan Roy scored an impressive series of goals and assists during the 1994-95 season, captivating observers across Europe. His partnership with Collymore made Forest's attack one of the most feared in the Premier League that season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollymore's departure and the 1995-96 season\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe following season was more difficult: Stan Collymore's departure to Liverpool for £8.5 million — a British record at the time — deprived Forest of their main goal scorer. Nevertheless, the club maintained its place in the Premier League, with the shirt continuing to be worn until the end of this pivotal period.\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 like this one is an item made to be worn on a pitch, not to be sold in a souvenir shop. The finishes, the materials, the cuts — everything is different from a mass-market replica. On an authentic \u003cstrong\u003eUmbro\u003c\/strong\u003e shirt from this era, you immediately feel the difference as soon as you touch it: the fabric has a density and texture that retail versions simply don't have.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one has \u003cstrong\u003elittle pulls\u003c\/strong\u003e, those small snags characteristic of shirts that have seen action. It's irrefutable proof that you're not dealing with a shirt that has been sitting in cellophane in a closet. This slight wear is the signature of an authentic shirt from that era, not a defect — it's its history.\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 are sized according to completely different standards than modern cuts. A 1994 L generally corresponds to a current M, sometimes even an S depending on your body shape. Never rely solely on the label if you order a \u003cstrong\u003eretro shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e without checking the actual measurements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore confirming your order, measure one of your current shirts laid flat: shoulder width, armpit width, and total length. Compare these figures with the actual measurements of this shirt — feel free to contact us to get them. This is the only way to be sure that this \u003cstrong\u003evintage Nottingham Forest size L shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e will be perfect for you.\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 mid-90s was the golden age of the \u003cstrong\u003ecollector's football shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e. Umbro was at the peak of its artistry, dressing the biggest clubs and producing shirts with a strong visual identity. A \u003cstrong\u003eNottingham Forest 1994-96 shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e in 8\/10 condition is rare — the club doesn't have the global popularity of a Manchester United or Liverpool, meaning these pieces circulate less often on the market and sell quickly when they appear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eAt 8\/10 with little pulls, this shirt is in honest and respectable condition for its age — thirty years of existence is no small feat. There aren't many in this condition still floating around on the \u003cstrong\u003evintage English football shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e market. Serious collectors know that pieces related to players like Bryan Roy, in the context of a historic return to the Premier League, have a symbolic and heritage value that only increases with time.\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\/Nottingham_Forest\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eNottingham Forest — 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 collect 90s Premier League shirts or keep an eye on Nottingham Forest's history, this Umbro piece clearly deserves a place in your collection — before it's gone.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nottingham Forest","offers":[{"title":"L","offer_id":54009763660051,"sku":"338273","price":149.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"XL","offer_id":54009763692819,"sku":"338718","price":149.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_1994-96-NOTTINGHAM-FOREST-SHIRT-L-338273_1.jpg?v=1775418941","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/1994-96-nottingham-forest-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}