{"product_id":"1995-96-derby-county-goalkeeper-longsleeve-shirt","title":"Derby County Goalkeeper Jersey 1995-96 Puma Vintage Boys L","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eDerby County 1995-96 — The Puma Goalkeeper Jersey that screams Championship\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e1995-96 season, Derby County is in the \u003cstrong\u003eFirst Division\u003c\/strong\u003e — the antechamber to the Premier League — and fighting for promotion. This \u003cstrong\u003ePuma long-sleeve goalkeeper jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e, size Boys L, is a direct relic from that pivotal period, worn between the posts at a time when the club was about to change everything.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eJersey details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:2;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeason:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1995-96\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e Derby County\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Goalkeeper — long-sleeve\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e L Boys\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Puma\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\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 jersey represents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eIn 1995-96, \u003cstrong\u003eDerby County\u003c\/strong\u003e had a crucial season under the guidance of \u003cstrong\u003eJim Smith\u003c\/strong\u003e, nicknamed \"The Bald Eagle,\" who took the reins of the club in November 1995. The Rams were in the \u003cstrong\u003eFirst Division\u003c\/strong\u003e, then the third tier of English football — what is now the Championship. The objective was clear: to secure promotion to the \u003cstrong\u003ePremier League\u003c\/strong\u003e, this flashy new competition launched just three years earlier, which all English clubs dreamed of.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThat season, the club's starting goalkeeper, \u003cstrong\u003eRussell Hoult\u003c\/strong\u003e, on loan from Aston Villa, played a good part of the season in the Rams' goal. This is exactly the type of jersey he wore before each match at \u003cstrong\u003ePride Park\u003c\/strong\u003e — well, at Baseball Ground, the club's historic stadium before moving in 1997. A long-sleeve goalkeeper jersey, essential for November afternoons in the East Midlands where the cold quickly settles on English pitches.\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\u003eDerby on the verge of returning to the top flight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe 1995-96 season was a decisive springboard: under Jim Smith, the Rams finished well in the First Division and started the momentum that would lead to their historic promotion to the \u003cstrong\u003ePremier League in 1996\u003c\/strong\u003e. This jersey belongs precisely to the season preceding this great return to the top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBaseball Ground, last bastion of resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1995-96, Derby still played at their legendary \u003cstrong\u003eBaseball Ground\u003c\/strong\u003e, inaugurated in the 19th century, with its cramped stands and unique atmosphere. This stadium with a special soul would close its doors the following year, making any item from that era even more precious for Rams fans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Puma era at Derby — a strong signature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe partnership between \u003cstrong\u003ePuma and Derby County\u003c\/strong\u003e in the mid-90s gave birth to jerseys that are instantly recognizable, with the typical style of the German outfitter that connoisseurs adore. Puma jerseys from this period are now among the most sought after by \u003cstrong\u003evintage jersey collectors\u003c\/strong\u003e.\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;\"\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003evintage authentic jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is not a souvenir from an official store produced in thousands of copies. It is a piece cut at the time to be worn — on the field or in the stands — with materials, finishes, and markings that have nothing to do with what is done today. The labels, the woven or flocked Puma logos, the cut of the era: all of this tells a story that modern reproductions can never imitate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one has an \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 condition with some small fabric pulls\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is perfectly normal and even reassuring for a jersey that has seen life. It proves that it's real, not a piece taken out of a box without ever having existed. At 8\/10, it's clearly in very good condition for a long-sleeve goalkeeper jersey of this generation.\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 sizes from the 90s\u003c\/strong\u003e do not correspond to modern standards. A Boys L from 1995-96 by Puma is a piece designed for a child of that era, with straighter cuts, narrower shoulders, and different lengths than current jerseys. Never rely solely on the label — a vintage Boys L can correspond to an adult XS or slim S depending on your body shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore ordering, measure flat one of your jerseys that fits you well: \u003cstrong\u003eshoulder width, flat chest width, and total length\u003c\/strong\u003e. Compare these measurements with those of the product available on the product sheet — this is the only reliable method to avoid unpleasant surprises. A poorly sized vintage jersey is a shame for everyone.\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;\"\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003eDerby County Puma 1995-96 vintage goalkeeper jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e doesn't hang around in every shop. Long-sleeve goalkeeper jerseys from this era are notoriously rarer than outfield jerseys: produced in smaller quantities, sold less in stores, worn less by supporters. The Boys size adds another dimension to its rarity — very few of these pieces have survived in good condition until today. For a \u003cstrong\u003ecollector of 90s jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e or a Rams fan, this is the kind of piece you don't find twice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eAt 8\/10, it's in very good condition for its age — the small pulls do not detract from the legibility and beauty of the piece. There aren't many in this condition for a jersey that's almost thirty years old and belongs to such a symbolic period for the club. If you want to represent the history of the \u003cstrong\u003eDerby Rams\u003c\/strong\u003e before their return to the Premier League, it's now or never.\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\/Derby_County\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eDerby County — 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 — Jersey 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 the Rams are in your heart or if you're chasing 90s Puma goalkeepers, this piece ticks all the boxes. It's here, it's rare, it's real.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Derby County","offers":[{"title":"L. BOYS","offer_id":54010083344659,"sku":"368124","price":39.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_1995-96-DERBY-COUNTY-GOALKEEPER-LONGSLEEVE-SHIRT-L-BOYS-368124_1.jpg?v=1775420840","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/1995-96-derby-county-goalkeeper-longsleeve-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}