{"product_id":"1995-97-manchester-city-shirt","title":"Manchester City 1995-97 Home Umbro Brother Vintage Shirt","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eManchester City 1995-97: The Umbro kit from an era when the Blues fought for Premier League survival\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBetween 1995 and 1997, \u003cstrong\u003eManchester City\u003c\/strong\u003e went through one of the most turbulent periods in its modern history. This \u003cstrong\u003eUmbro home shirt sponsored by Brother\u003c\/strong\u003e is not an anecdotal souvenir — it's a direct witness to a downfall and a chaotic rebuilding that defines everything City was before it became what it is today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eKit 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 Manchester City\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 BROTHER\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStatus:\u003c\/strong\u003e SPONSOR: BROTHER — authentic wear of a worn vintage jersey, in exceptional condition for a jersey of this age\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\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eThe years 1995 to 1997 represent one of the darkest — and most fascinating — chapters in the history of \u003cstrong\u003eManchester City FC\u003c\/strong\u003e. The club, which had played in the \u003cstrong\u003ePremier League\u003c\/strong\u003e since its creation in 1992, was relegated to the First Division in 1996 after a catastrophic season. This was no ordinary relegation: it was the fall of a historic Manchester club into the second tier of English football, while the arch-rival red side of the city was accumulating titles under Ferguson's leadership.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis period also corresponds to an era of rapidly succeeding managers at \u003cstrong\u003eMaine Road\u003c\/strong\u003e — first Alan Ball, then Steve Coppell for only six games, then Phil Neal, before Frank Clark's arrival. Names, departures, projects that never came to fruition. And yet, players of character wore this jersey with pride: \u003cstrong\u003eUwe Rösler\u003c\/strong\u003e, the German striker who became a cult figure at Maine Road, \u003cstrong\u003eKit Symons\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eNiall Quinn\u003c\/strong\u003e before his departure, and \u003cstrong\u003ePaul Walsh\u003c\/strong\u003e. Men who played for the badge even when the badge hurt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eMoments etched into this jersey\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 1996 relegation — the breaking point\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAt the end of the 1995-96 season, Manchester City finished 18th in the Premier League and were relegated to the First Division. For a club of this stature in a city like Manchester, it was an earthquake — this jersey is a direct symbol of that turning point that true City fans will never forget.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaine Road under pressure — the atmosphere of a suffering fortress\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMaine Road in 1995-97 was a cauldron. Fans turned out in droves despite the results, loyal to a club that disappointed them on the field but never in their hearts. \u003cstrong\u003eUwe Rösler\u003c\/strong\u003e was one of the few to ignite the crowd, his total commitment on every ball making him an absolute idol of this difficult era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 1996-97 season in the First Division — rebuilding from the ruins\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAfter relegation, City had to fight to return immediately. The 1996-97 season in the second division was one of rebuilding, with this same Umbro jersey on the players' shoulders. The urgency was absolute: losing a second season outside the \u003cstrong\u003ePremier League\u003c\/strong\u003e meant risking permanently moving away from the top of English 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\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eAn \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic vintage Umbro jersey from the 90s\u003c\/strong\u003e is in a different league than the replicas of the time. The finishes are different, the interior labels, the cut, the manufacturing details — everything speaks to those who know how to look. Authentic jerseys from this period were produced in much more limited quantities and designed to be actually worn, not just hung in a closet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one boasts a condition of \u003cstrong\u003e9\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is frankly remarkable for a jersey that is now almost thirty years old. The \u003cstrong\u003eBrother\u003c\/strong\u003e sponsor flocking is intact, without major cracking, without visible detachment. For a \u003cstrong\u003eManchester City collector's jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e of this generation, finding a copy in this condition is almost pure luck.\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\u003cstrong\u003eVintage Umbro jerseys from the 90s\u003c\/strong\u003e tend to run significantly smaller than modern standards. A 1995 Large generally corresponds to a modern Medium according to contemporary cuts. The silhouette is more fitted, the fabric less stretchy — it's the cut of the era, the one you saw on players on TV with the matching ultra-short shorts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore ordering, measure your chest flat and compare with the actual measurements of the jersey that we indicate in the photos. Don't rely solely on the size label: a vintage L can easily correspond to a modern M depending on your body type. If in doubt, do not hesitate to contact us directly — we prefer it to fit you perfectly.\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;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eManchester City 1995-97 Umbro jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the rare textile witnesses to a pivotal period in the club's history — before the takeovers, before the titles, before the Sheikh. It's the authentic City, the one for fans who came to Maine Road out of love for football and not for the spectacle. For any \u003cstrong\u003ecollector of vintage English football jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e, this era represents a chapter in itself: English football of the 90s in all its truth, without artifice, without a financial safety net.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThere aren't many in this condition. A \u003cstrong\u003evintage jersey in 9\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e after almost three decades, with the \u003cstrong\u003eBrother\u003c\/strong\u003e sponsor perfectly preserved, is the kind of piece that doesn't come around twice. If you've been looking for a jersey from this era for a while, you already know that good copies sell quickly — and that regret lasts much longer than the price.\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\/Manchester_City_F.C.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eManchester City - 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 - Kit 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 website\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 a City fan, this jersey is your history. If you're simply passionate about 90s English football, this is a reference piece — it's up to you if you let it pass.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Manchester City","offers":[{"title":"L","offer_id":53941079114003,"sku":"358323","price":229.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"XL","offer_id":53941079146771,"sku":"355079","price":199.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_1995-97-MANCHESTER-CITY-SHIRT-L-358323_1.jpg?v=1774761473","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/1995-97-manchester-city-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}