{"product_id":"1995-96-everton-shirt","title":"Everton Away Shirt Umbro 1995-96 Vintage DANKA – M","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eEverton Away Shirt 1995-96 – The Umbro era, DANKA sponsor, and Joe Royle on the bench\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\nThe \u003cstrong\u003e1995-96 Everton\u003c\/strong\u003e season took place in a unique context: the Toffees had only just escaped relegation from the \u003cstrong\u003ePremier League\u003c\/strong\u003e on a crazy final day in 1994-95, and Joe Royle was rebuilding the club with the fierce determination of those who had come close to the brink. This \u003cstrong\u003eUmbro away shirt sponsored by DANKA\u003c\/strong\u003e is a direct witness to this renaissance — a raw, authentic piece, made for warriors.\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 1995-96\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e Everton FC\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Away\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit Manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Umbro\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e DANKA\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e SLIGHTLY USED PRINTING – 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 1995-96, \u003cstrong\u003eEverton\u003c\/strong\u003e was going through a pivotal period in its history. The previous season had almost been catastrophic — survival snatched in the final moments of the last match of the 1994-95 season had left its mark. \u003cstrong\u003eJoe Royle\u003c\/strong\u003e, who arrived mid-season in 1994, had nevertheless managed to turn the situation around with a compact, physical team, dubbed the \u003cem\u003e\"Dogs of War\"\u003c\/em\u003e by the English press. The \u003cstrong\u003e1995 FA Cup\u003c\/strong\u003e won against Manchester United was still fresh in everyone's minds.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\nIn 1995-96, the squad featured players like \u003cstrong\u003eNeville Southall\u003c\/strong\u003e, a legendary goalkeeper, an absolute club icon for over a decade. In front of him, \u003cstrong\u003eDave Watson\u003c\/strong\u003e provided defensive leadership. In midfield, \u003cstrong\u003eBarry Horne\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eJoe Parkinson\u003c\/strong\u003e continued to work tirelessly. And in attack, the \u003cstrong\u003eDuncan Ferguson\u003c\/strong\u003e of that era, tall, imposing, capable of dominating any Premier League defence, remained the Toffees' offensive benchmark. Wearing this away shirt means wearing the DNA of that team.\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\u003eAfter the FA Cup – rebuilding on solid foundations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe 1995 FA Cup title had restored confidence to all of Goodison Park, but 1995-96 represented the real test: to maintain consistency. This away shirt was worn during Premier League away games, in stadiums where Everton had to show that the club would never again be an easy victim.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDuncan Ferguson – the threat to all opposing defences\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWhen Everton played away in 1995-96, opposing defenders had one obsession: neutralising \u003cstrong\u003eDuncan Ferguson\u003c\/strong\u003e. His partnership with the club's other forwards created genuine fear, and away victories that season often bore his signature or that of his direct teammates.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeville Southall – the last bastion of a generation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAt that time, \u003cstrong\u003eNeville Southall\u003c\/strong\u003e was still between the posts, an aging world-class goalkeeper but still capable of decisive performances. His presence alone guaranteed a certain level of competitiveness, and his interventions in away matches had saved valuable points.\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 fundamentally different from a replica of the time or a modern reproduction. The cut, the materials, the finishes — everything is designed for actual use on a professional or semi-professional football pitch. The seams, the flocking, the \u003cstrong\u003eUmbro\u003c\/strong\u003e details of the 90s — it's a far cry from current mass production. It's an object manufactured at a specific time, with the techniques of that era.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\nThis shirt shows a \u003cstrong\u003econdition of 8\/10 with slight printing wear\u003c\/strong\u003e — what is called \"slightly used printing\" in the vintage world. This is not a defect, it is proof of life. It means that this shirt has lived, that it has been worn, that it has not been sleeping in a wardrobe for 30 years under plastic. For a serious collector, this slight wear tells a story that any new piece can never tell.\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\nThis is the point that many people overlook and that we want to emphasize clearly: \u003cstrong\u003evintage shirt sizes from the 90s are significantly smaller than modern sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e. A 1995 Medium corresponds approximately to a contemporary Small by today's standards. The cut is more fitted, the measurements different — that was the aesthetic of the time, before kit manufacturers widened their grids to match new body shapes.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\nBefore validating your order, \u003cstrong\u003emeasure your chest circumference and compare it with the actual shirt measurements\u003c\/strong\u003e if they are available. As a general rule, if you wear a modern M or L, start by looking at vintage L or XL. When in doubt, always go for the size up — it's better to have a slightly loose shirt than one you can't put on. A \u003cstrong\u003evintage 1995-96 Everton Umbro shirt size M\u003c\/strong\u003e corresponds to a rather slim profile by today's standards.\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\nThe 1995-96 season represents a pivotal era for \u003cstrong\u003eEverton\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the \u003cstrong\u003eaway shirts from this period with the DANKA sponsor\u003c\/strong\u003e have become sought-after pieces by collectors specializing in 90s English football. This time window — Premier League, DANKA sponsor, Umbro kit manufacturer — is short and well-defined. Examples that remain in good condition are becoming increasingly rare on the secondary market, and their value only increases over the years.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\nThere aren't many of these in this condition still floating around. An \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 with slight printing wear\u003c\/strong\u003e is still a very decent piece for a 30-year-old vintage item. The majority of examples we come across are around 5-6\/10, with stains, tears, or completely faded printing. Here, we have a shirt with character without being ruined — exactly what a collector looking to display a real piece of \u003cstrong\u003eEverton\u003c\/strong\u003e history would want, without being ashamed to take it out of the drawer.\n\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\/Everton_F.C.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eEverton FC – 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.premierleague.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003ePremier League – Official Site\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're a fan of Everton, 90s Premier League, or simply cool vintage \u003cstrong\u003eUmbro shirts\u003c\/strong\u003e with real history behind them — this is the kind of piece that doesn't come around twice. It's up to you.\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Everton","offers":[{"title":"M","offer_id":53976864948499,"sku":"261725","price":199.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_1995-96-EVERTON-SHIRT-M-261725_1.jpg?v=1774898210","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/1995-96-everton-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}