{"product_id":"1995-96-derby-county-longsleeve-shirt","title":"Derby County 1995-96 Puma Vintage Long Sleeved Goalkeeper Shirt","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eDerby County 1995-96: The Puma Goalkeeper Jersey of the Great Comeback\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThe 1995-96 season, Pride Park didn't exist yet, the Baseball Ground was living its last great moments, and \u003cstrong\u003eDerby County\u003c\/strong\u003e was achieving something historic. This \u003cstrong\u003elong-sleeved Puma goalkeeper jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is a direct witness to one of the most important campaigns in the Rams' recent history — the one that brought them back to the Premier League.\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-sleeved\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit Manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Puma\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10\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 played in the Championship — then called the First Division — under the management of \u003cstrong\u003eJim Smith\u003c\/strong\u003e, the tough and ambitious manager nicknamed \"The Bald Eagle.\" The club was undergoing reconstruction, with a clear project: to return to the Premier League and establish itself there permanently. This season was pivotal. It was the last full season at the \u003cstrong\u003eBaseball Ground\u003c\/strong\u003e, this legendary stadium that closed its doors in 1997 after more than a century of football.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eOn the field, the \u003cstrong\u003eRams\u003c\/strong\u003e relied on a strong squad, with players like \u003cstrong\u003eDean Sturridge\u003c\/strong\u003e up front, \u003cstrong\u003eIgor Štimac\u003c\/strong\u003e bringing his class in defense, and \u003cstrong\u003eGary Rowett\u003c\/strong\u003e in midfield. It was a team built to win, with promotion in sight from the start of the season. Derby finished second in the First Division and achieved direct promotion — the project was taking shape.\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\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDirect Promotion to the Premier League\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDerby County finished second in the \u003cstrong\u003e1995-96 First Division\u003c\/strong\u003e and returned to England's top flight without having to go through playoffs. It was the culmination of a collective effort initiated by Jim Smith, and this goalkeeper jersey is a direct symbol of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Last Seasons at the Baseball Ground\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBaseball Ground\u003c\/strong\u003e, inaugurated in 1895, was experiencing its last great nights. Playing there in 1995-96 still meant feeling that compressed atmosphere, those stands so close to the players, that typically English fervor of another era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePuma's Rise at Derby\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePuma\u003c\/strong\u003e equipped Derby County during this period with jerseys that perfectly reflected the mid-90s aesthetic — fitted cuts, technical fabrics, strong visual identity. The \u003cstrong\u003elong-sleeved goalkeeper jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e embodies this style of kit manufacturer that had not yet succumbed to the graphic excesses of the 2000s.\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 jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is a piece that was actually manufactured at the time of the indicated season — not a reissue, not a modernized copy. The stitching, the label, the fabric, the cut: everything speaks of a specific era. On an authentic \u003cstrong\u003e90s Puma\u003c\/strong\u003e, you find the finishes characteristic of that period — details that no reproduction perfectly recreates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one is given in \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is excellent for a jersey almost thirty years old. Not a museum piece under glass, but a piece that has lived without being damaged — that's precisely what you look for when collecting seriously. Any minor imperfections are part of the history; they don't compromise the legibility or presentation of the jersey.\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 jerseys from the 90s\u003c\/strong\u003e consistently run smaller than what we are used to today. A \u003cstrong\u003evintage Puma S\u003c\/strong\u003e often corresponds to what you would wear as an XS or a very fitted S nowadays. The cuts of the time were designed to be worn close to the body — nothing like the loose or oversized fits of modern jerseys.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore ordering, take a tape measure and measure your chest circumference and shoulder length. Then compare with the actual jersey measurements available in the photos or upon request — this is the only way to avoid unpleasant surprises. A poorly fitted jersey is a piece you never wear, and that would be a shame for this one.\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;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage goalkeeper jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e are among the rarest pieces in the \u003cstrong\u003eretro football\u003c\/strong\u003e market. Produced in much smaller quantities than outfield player jerseys, they circulated little and were often worn intensely — finding them in good condition is almost a miracle. A \u003cstrong\u003ePuma Derby County 1995-96 long-sleeved goalkeeper jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is a niche within a niche: collectors looking specifically for this are not common, but when they find one, they know exactly what they have in their hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, this piece is above the average of what you usually find from this era. 90s goalkeeper jerseys have often seen damp changing rooms, repeated washes, muddy pitches — and it shows. This one doesn't. There aren't many in this condition after almost thirty years, and that speaks volumes about its real value for a discerning collector.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eTo Learn More\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 - History of jerseys\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 looking for a vintage goalkeeper jersey that truly stands out — not one you see everywhere — this one clearly deserves a place on your shortlist. It's real, rare, and clean.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Derby County","offers":[{"title":"S","offer_id":54010083901715,"sku":"340166","price":149.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_1995-96-DERBY-COUNTY-LONGSLEEVE-SHIRT-S-340166_1.jpg?v=1775420845","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/1995-96-derby-county-longsleeve-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}