{"product_id":"1995-97-newcastle-united-shearer-koszulka","title":"Newcastle United 1995-97 Adidas Shearer Home Vintage Shirt","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eNewcastle United 1995-97 Adidas Shirt – SHEARER printing, the Keegan era, the legend lives on\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e1995-96 season: \u003cstrong\u003eNewcastle United\u003c\/strong\u003e led the Premier League by 12 points in January. Kevin Keegan was in charge, \u003cstrong\u003eAlan Shearer\u003c\/strong\u003e hadn't arrived yet — but this \u003cstrong\u003e1995-97 Adidas shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e with his name printed on it is exactly the item that tells the story of the Magpies' two most electrifying years. A collector's item. Size XL, condition 9\/10.\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 Newcastle United\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adidas\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Newcastle Brown Ale\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e XL\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e Newcastle Brown Ale sponsor clearly visible – authentic wear consistent with the age of a \u003cstrong\u003eworn vintage jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e, no major flaws. Great stock.\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\u003eNewcastle United\u003c\/strong\u003e didn't just play football — they elevated it. Under the masterful guidance of Kevin Keegan, St James' Park became the hottest stadium in England, and the Magpies embodied a \u003cstrong\u003etotal offensive football\u003c\/strong\u003e that captivated all of Europe. This \u003cstrong\u003eAdidas home shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e is a direct witness to that golden era, sponsored by \u003cstrong\u003eNewcastle Brown Ale\u003c\/strong\u003e, a local beer that became a symbol of an entire city behind its club.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThe summer of 1996 marked the absolute turning point: \u003cstrong\u003eAlan Shearer\u003c\/strong\u003e joined Newcastle for a world record transfer of £15 million. A local boy, an absolute idol, number 9 on his back — he chose his boyhood club over Manchester United. The \u003cstrong\u003eSHEARER\u003c\/strong\u003e printing on this shirt is the story of a homecoming, a symbol that transcends football. Alongside \u003cstrong\u003eLes Ferdinand\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eDavid Ginola\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ePeter Beardsley\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eTino Asprilla\u003c\/strong\u003e, Newcastle fielded an attack the Premier League had never seen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eMoments etched into this shirt\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 1995-96 title race — the myth of the failed comeback\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNewcastle led by 12 points in January 1996, then saw Manchester United close the gap and snatch the title. Keegan's famous tearful speech — \u003cem\u003e\"I would love it if we beat them\"\u003c\/em\u003e — became legendary in English football. This \u003cstrong\u003e1995-96 Adidas shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e was born in that season of extremes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe arrival of Shearer — world record, return home\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIn July 1996, \u003cstrong\u003eAlan Shearer\u003c\/strong\u003e signed for Newcastle and etched his name into the club's history. The pointed version of this shirt is precisely the one he wore during his first seasons as a Magpie, at the heart of a team that finished second in the Premier League in 1996-97.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNewcastle in the 1997-98 Champions League — European prelude\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nQualification for the \u003cstrong\u003eChampions League\u003c\/strong\u003e in the 1996-97 season confirmed Newcastle's continental stature at the time. This \u003cstrong\u003evintage collector's shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e is directly linked to the era that made this European journey possible, with Shearer leading the charge.\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 from the 90s has a different cut from the replicas sold in stores at the time — player-specific technical fabrics, careful finishing, woven badges, professionally heat-pressed printing. It's not a standard fan souvenir; it's a piece that potentially graced a pitch or dressed a true fan in the stands of \u003cstrong\u003eSt James' Park\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one is in \u003cstrong\u003e9\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is exceptional for a nearly thirty-year-old shirt. The \u003cstrong\u003eNewcastle Brown Ale\u003c\/strong\u003e sponsor is clear, the \u003cstrong\u003eSHEARER\u003c\/strong\u003e printing intact — this is exactly what you look for when you want a \u003cstrong\u003evintage shirt in excellent condition\u003c\/strong\u003e rather than a soulless modern reproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eVintage sizing guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage shirts from the 90s\u003c\/strong\u003e consistently run smaller than current standards. An XL from 1995 often corresponds to a modern L, sometimes even an M depending on the body shape. The cuts of the era were fitted, without the excess material of contemporary shirts. Don't rely solely on the label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore ordering, measure your chest flat and compare with our actual measurements provided. If in doubt, don't hesitate to contact us directly — we respond quickly and know our items inside out. Better to ask an extra question than to have a \u003cstrong\u003ecollector's shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e that doesn't fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eWhy you need it in your collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eNewcastle United Adidas 1995-97 shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e with SHEARER printing is one of the most sought-after pieces in \u003cstrong\u003eEnglish vintage football\u003c\/strong\u003e. It brings together three rare elements in one place: Adidas as the kit manufacturer in its prime 90s era, the iconic sponsor \u003cstrong\u003eNewcastle Brown Ale\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the name of the most emblematic player in the club's history. This perfect triangle isn't manufactured — it's found, and increasingly difficult to find.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn 9\/10 condition, this \u003cstrong\u003evintage collector's shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e is a rarity. Most examples still circulating on the market show their age — stains, cracked printing, peeling sponsor. Not this one. There aren't many in this condition, and even fewer printed with a name as historically significant as \u003cstrong\u003eSHEARER\u003c\/strong\u003e. If you miss this, you'll wait a long time before finding an equivalent.\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 - 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 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 you're a 90s football fan or a collector of \u003cstrong\u003evintage Premier League shirts\u003c\/strong\u003e, this piece speaks for itself. It's just waiting for the right locker room.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Newcastle United","offers":[{"title":"XL","offer_id":54028804096275,"sku":"372567","price":279.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_1995-97-NEWCASTLE-UNITED-SHEARER-KOSZULKA-XL-372567_3.jpg?v=1775687154","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/1995-97-newcastle-united-shearer-koszulka","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}