{"product_id":"1995-96-west-bromwich-albion-shirt","title":"West Bromwich Albion Home Shirt 1995-96 Patrick vintage XXL","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eWest Bromwich Albion 1995-96 Shirt — Patrick, the era of magnificent chaos in the Championship\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn 1995-96, \u003cstrong\u003eWest Bromwich Albion\u003c\/strong\u003e played in the English second division, now known as the Championship, proudly wearing the kit manufacturer \u003cstrong\u003ePatrick\u003c\/strong\u003e — a French brand that then dressed several English clubs with a distinctive style. This \u003cstrong\u003evintage XXL home shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e sponsored by \u003cstrong\u003eGuests West Bromwich\u003c\/strong\u003e is a piece directly from a pivotal decade for the Baggies, when the club was still looking for its way 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;\"\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 West Bromwich Albion\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit Manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Patrick\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e GUESTS WEST BROMWICH\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e XXL\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not specified\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\u003c\/strong\u003e season was a pivotal period in the history of the \u003cstrong\u003eBaggies\u003c\/strong\u003e. West Brom was languishing in the \u003cstrong\u003eFirst Division\u003c\/strong\u003e — the current Championship — far from the spotlights of the fledgling Premier League which, since 1992, had reshuffled all the cards in English football. The club from \u003cstrong\u003eThe Hawthorns\u003c\/strong\u003e, founded in 1878 and one of the founding members of the Football League, was then experiencing a relative dry spell, caught between the ambition to return to the elite and the financial realities of a British provincial club on the cusp of modern football.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eOn the bench that season, \u003cstrong\u003eAlan Buckley\u003c\/strong\u003e tried to restore a winning spirit to a team that lacked consistency. Players like \u003cstrong\u003eAndy Hunt\u003c\/strong\u003e, an effective striker with an atypical profile, or midfielder \u003cstrong\u003eIan Hamilton\u003c\/strong\u003e wore this \u003cstrong\u003ePatrick\u003c\/strong\u003e shirt on the muddy pitches of the English second division. The faithful crowd at The Hawthorns continued to support their players even in moments of doubt — that’s also the DNA of West Brom: a popular fervor that never wanes, regardless of the division.\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\u003ePatrick, a discreet but distinctive kit manufacturer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 1995-96, \u003cstrong\u003ePatrick\u003c\/strong\u003e was still a credible brand on the English football scene — far from Umbro or Adidas, but with real expertise in shirt construction. Finding an \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic Patrick shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e from this generation in XXL size is already an event in itself for any enthusiast of 90s football apparel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Hawthorns, a timeless stadium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWest Brom’s stadium is the highest geographically of all professional English football — a detail that all true connoisseurs of English football proudly mention. This shirt also evokes those First Division evenings, under the artificial lights of a Midlands stadium that has never ceased to be a true stronghold of passionate fans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGuests West Bromwich, local sponsor and strong territorial roots\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe sponsor \u003cstrong\u003eGuests West Bromwich\u003c\/strong\u003e printed on this shirt testifies to an era when English second division clubs still relied heavily on local partners. It’s a marker of regional authenticity, a direct link between the economic fabric of the West Midlands city and its football club — something that is no longer truly found in today's football.\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 shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e from the 90s is a piece produced at the time to be worn — either by players or sold to supporters in official club shops. The fabrics, cuts, prints, and labels correspond to those of the season in question, without compromise or modern reproduction. This is the whole difference from a recent replica: you hold in your hands a \u003cstrong\u003e90s football collectible\u003c\/strong\u003e, not an imitation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eFor this \u003cstrong\u003eWest Brom 1995-96 Patrick shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e, the condition is not specified in the product description — which means you should absolutely look at the photos carefully and, if necessary, ask questions before buying. A vintage item from this generation in good condition is rare. Take the time to check the seams, any flocking, and the overall condition of the fabric before finalizing your purchase.\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;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003esizes of 90s vintage shirts\u003c\/strong\u003e do not correspond to current standards. An XXL from 1995-96 from Patrick can easily be equivalent to a modern L or XL depending on brands and cuts. Shirts from that era were cut shorter, straighter, with less broad shoulders than what we know today. Don't blindly trust the label — each brand had its own sizing, and Patrick was no exception.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore buying, grab a tape measure and measure a shirt you wear regularly: shoulder width, chest circumference, total length. Compare with the actual product measurements if available, or ask the seller directly. This is the only way to avoid unpleasant surprises with a \u003cstrong\u003evintage collector's shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e that you can't simply return like a basic t-shirt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eWhy you should have it in your collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePatrick shirts from the 90s\u003c\/strong\u003e are currently clearly undervalued in the vintage football market. The French brand did not have the same media exposure as Umbro or Adidas at that time, which makes its productions even rarer to find in good condition. A \u003cstrong\u003eWest Bromwich Albion home shirt 1995-96\u003c\/strong\u003e in XXL size with an original sponsor is exactly the type of piece that astute collectors look for: not the glamorous club, not the hegemonic kit manufacturer, but a true authenticity of the English second division in all its mid-90s splendor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eWe won't lie to you: the condition of this shirt is not documented on the product sheet. But this type of item, in such a large size and with such a distinctive local sponsor, is not common. Collectors of \u003cstrong\u003eEnglish vintage football\u003c\/strong\u003e who target clubs outside the Top 6 know exactly what it's worth — and they also know that once it's gone, it's gone.\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\/West_Bromwich_Albion\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eWest Bromwich Albion - 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 football kits\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;\"\u003eThis West Brom 1995-96 shirt is English football from the inside — no glitter, no Champions League, just the Midlands and an undying passion. If that speaks to you, you know what you have to do.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"West Bromwich Albion","offers":[{"title":"XXL","offer_id":54010314981651,"sku":"288850","price":129.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_1995-96-WEST-BROMWICH-ALBION-SHIRT-XXL-288850_5.jpg?v=1775445397","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/1995-96-west-bromwich-albion-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}