{"product_id":"1995-97-everton-shirt","title":"Everton Home Shirt 1995-97 Umbro Vintage DANKA - L","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eEverton 1995-97 Umbro Home Shirt — The DANKA Era, when the Toffees fought for Premier League survival\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eMid-nineties, Goodison Park was a place of high tension. The \u003cstrong\u003eEverton 1995-97 Umbro home shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e, sponsored by \u003cstrong\u003eDANKA\u003c\/strong\u003e, represents a pivotal era – not one of trophy successes, but of an intense fight for survival that permeated every fibre of this fabric. Sometimes, that's the true essence of \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic vintage football\u003c\/strong\u003e.\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 1995-1997\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e Everton FC\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Umbro\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e DANKA\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e DIRTY — authentic wear of a worn vintage shirt, traces of life that tell a true story\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;\"\u003eBetween 1995 and 1997, \u003cstrong\u003eEverton FC\u003c\/strong\u003e went through one of the most dramatic periods in its modern history. The club, founded in 1878 and a founding member of the Football League, found itself battling against relegation with a regularity that tested the nerves of Goodison Park supporters. The \u003cstrong\u003emid-90s Premier League\u003c\/strong\u003e was unforgiving, and the Toffees bore the brunt of it season after season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis period also saw instability in terms of management and recruitment. The club went through several managers – Mike Walker, Joe Royle, then Howard Kendall who returned for a third spell – each trying to stabilise a sinking ship. It was in this turbulent context that this \u003cstrong\u003evintage Umbro Everton shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e was worn 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 shirt\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 1995 FA Cup — the Toffees' last major trophy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nJust before this shirt window, in May 1995, Everton won the \u003cstrong\u003eFA Cup against Manchester United\u003c\/strong\u003e thanks to a Paul Rideout goal at the mythical Wembley. This victory fuelled hopes of a revival, and it was with this momentum that this 1995-97 shirt was launched.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 1994-95 season — Joe Royle saves the club at the eleventh hour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nArriving in November 1994, Joe Royle resurrected a club on the brink with his team nicknamed the \u003cstrong\u003e\"Dogs of War\"\u003c\/strong\u003e. This collective solidity, embodied by players like Barry Horne, Dave Watson and Duncan Ferguson, paved the way for the following seasons in this shirt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDuncan Ferguson — the icon of Goodison Park\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Scot \u003cstrong\u003eDuncan Ferguson\u003c\/strong\u003e, \"Big Dunc\", became during this period the perfect embodiment of 90s Everton: powerful, unpredictable, capable of the essential at the critical moment. Seeing this shirt without thinking of Ferguson scoring a winning header in a fervent Goodison Park is almost impossible.\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 shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e is a piece that actually circulated at the time it was made — worn in a stadium, carried in the stands, lived through the 90s. It's not a reissue, not a copy: it's the original item with its original flocking, its Umbro fabric from the era, its characteristic finishes of mid-90s production. The difference with a modern replica is immediately palpable to the touch and eye.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one is rated \u003cstrong\u003e7\/10 with a DIRTY condition\u003c\/strong\u003e — meaning it shows visible dirt, traces of time and real wear. This isn't a flaw for a true collector: it's proof that this \u003cstrong\u003evintage Everton shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e existed, was worn, and has a story behind it. A shirt too clean for its age raises questions — this one doesn't.\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 90s jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e are sized according to the standards of the era, which are significantly different from current cuts. A \u003cstrong\u003evintage Umbro size L\u003c\/strong\u003e roughly corresponds to a current M in terms of chest width and body length — 90s cuts were more fitted, less oversized than what we see today. Do not order based solely on your usual modern size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore buying, measure one of your current jerseys that fits you well flat — chest width (armpit to armpit) and total length — then compare with the measurements provided. This is the only way to be sure. For a loose streetwear vintage style, a size up may be sought, but for a normal fit, rely on the actual measurements rather than the label.\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\u003eDANKA sponsor\u003c\/strong\u003e on this shirt is itself a piece of history. This American document management company sponsored Everton between 1995 and 1997, and its logo alone embodies the particular aesthetic of 90s English football — an era when the Premier League was building its global identity, still far from the millions of the Abramovich or Glazer era. A \u003cstrong\u003evintage Premier League collector's shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e with this sponsor is rare to find in circulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn 7\/10 DIRTY condition, this shirt remains presentable and identifiable in all its details — flocking, sponsor, characteristic Umbro badges. There aren't many in this condition available on the market: either they've disappeared into attics, or they're in much worse shape. This one has lived but it's still here, solid, recognizable. That's the hallmark of \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic vintage Everton shirts\u003c\/strong\u003e that deserve a place in a true collection.\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\/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 - History of jerseys\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;\"\u003eThis shirt is Goodison Park in the 90s — the tension, the \"Dogs of War\", DANKA emblazoned on the chest. If you're an Everton fan or passionate about vintage English football, there's no question about it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Everton","offers":[{"title":"L","offer_id":53976865800467,"sku":"288133","price":49.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"M","offer_id":53976865833235,"sku":"256683","price":99.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_1995-97-EVERTON-SHIRT-L-288133_7.jpg?v=1774898213","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/1995-97-everton-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}