{"product_id":"1995-96-newcastle-united-shirt","title":"Newcastle United Third Shirt Adidas 1995-96 vintage | 8\/10","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eNewcastle United 1995-96 – The Adidas Third from St James' Park's Craziest Season\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e1995-96 Newcastle United season\u003c\/strong\u003e saw them twelve points clear in January, only for the Premier League title to slip away in the final sprint. This \u003cstrong\u003evintage Adidas third kit\u003c\/strong\u003e was worn during one of the most dramatic campaigns in English football history — a season that left an indelible mark on everyone who experienced it from the stands or in front of their TV.\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 Newcastle United\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Third\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adidas\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e LITTLE PULLS – slight fabric pulls, authentic wear of a \u003cstrong\u003eworn vintage shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e\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 \u003cstrong\u003e1995-96 season\u003c\/strong\u003e was the \u003cstrong\u003eKevin Keegan era\u003c\/strong\u003e at its absolute peak. Newcastle dominated the Premier League for months, playing spectacular attacking football that thrilled St James' Park match after match. The Tyneside club had never been closer to winning a first league title in decades — and all of English football still talks about it today as a legendary season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis was the era of \u003cstrong\u003eAlan Shearer\u003c\/strong\u003e — not yet at Newcastle, he would join the club the following summer for a world record fee — but above all, \u003cstrong\u003eLes Ferdinand\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Magpies' top scorer that season, alongside \u003cstrong\u003eDavid Ginola\u003c\/strong\u003e on the left wing, and \u003cstrong\u003ePeter Beardsley\u003c\/strong\u003e in support. Not forgetting \u003cstrong\u003eTino Asprilla\u003c\/strong\u003e, who arrived mid-season to add even more madness to an already electric team. A dream lineup, a fiery attack, a season with everything it needed to end in triumph.\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\u003cstrong\u003eLeading the Race, Twelve Points Clear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIn January 1996, Newcastle had a twelve-point lead over Manchester United. All of St James' Park believed, all of England believed. This \u003cstrong\u003eAdidas Newcastle third kit\u003c\/strong\u003e fully embodies that golden period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeegan's Live Rant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nOn April 29, 1996, after a victory against Leeds, Kevin Keegan snapped on Sky Sports and launched his famous \"I would love it if we beat them\" in response to Alex Ferguson. A moment that has entered the absolute legend of English football, symbolising the insane tension of that season's end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA European Season Too\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNewcastle also played in the UEFA Cup that season, offering European nights at St James' Park. A \u003cstrong\u003ethird kit\u003c\/strong\u003e like this one made perfect sense during away trips on the continent — a rare piece linked to two simultaneous competitions.\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 not a reproduction made for display cases. It is a piece produced at the time, with the original materials and finishes — the inner tags, the cut of the era, the \u003cstrong\u003eAdidas\u003c\/strong\u003e graphic details specific to the 90s. It is an object of its time, not a copy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one boasts a condition of \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 with slight pulls\u003c\/strong\u003e — what collectors call \"little pulls.\" Nothing that disfigures the shirt, just proof that it has been worn, that it has lived. For a \u003cstrong\u003evintage football shirt from the 90s\u003c\/strong\u003e, this is a frankly solid and honest condition.\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 current standards. A Large from 1996 often corresponds to a modern Medium, sometimes even a Small depending on body types. The cut of the era was more fitted, less baggy than what you find today in supermarkets or from contemporary kit manufacturers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore ordering, get out a tape measure: measure your chest circumference and compare it with the flat measurements of the shirt (chest measured armpit to armpit x2). This is the most reliable method to avoid unpleasant surprises and ensure this \u003cstrong\u003ecollector's Newcastle Adidas shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e fits you like a glove.\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 \u003cstrong\u003e1995-96 Newcastle third kit\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most sought-after pieces in the \u003cstrong\u003eAdidas Premier League vintage collection\u003c\/strong\u003e. The season it represents — that of the title lost by twelve points — automatically makes it an object steeped in history and emotion. Third kits from that era were always produced in smaller quantities than home and away kits, which mechanically makes them rarer on the secondary market. Finding a copy in good condition in 2024 is no small feat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThere aren't many in this condition. An 8\/10 for a vintage third kit nearly thirty years old, with only a few slight pulls, is a respectable and valuable condition. Pieces that come onto the market are often much more damaged — faded, stained, or with crumbling flocking. This one holds up. For a \u003cstrong\u003eretro football shirt collector\u003c\/strong\u003e or a \u003cstrong\u003eMagpies\u003c\/strong\u003e fan who wants a tangible trace of the great Keegan era, this is the kind of piece you won't regret snatching up.\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\/Newcastle_United_F.C.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eNewcastle United – 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;\"\u003eIf Newcastle's 1995-96 season speaks to you, if Keegan's name means something, if you want a piece that tells a real story of English football — this one is just waiting for a good owner.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Newcastle United","offers":[{"title":"L","offer_id":53997244645651,"sku":"369405","price":239.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"M","offer_id":54001242898707,"sku":"344018","price":199.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_1995-96-NEWCASTLE-UNITED-SHIRT-L-331274_1.jpg?v=1775171569","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/1995-96-newcastle-united-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}