{"product_id":"1996-97-arsenal-shirt","title":"Arsenal Away Shirt 1996-97 Nike JVC Vintage | Size L","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eArsenal Away Shirt 1996-97 Nike — The Wenger Era Begins, JVC on the Chest\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eSeptember 1996. \u003cstrong\u003eArsène Wenger\u003c\/strong\u003e arrives at Highbury and changes everything. This \u003cstrong\u003eArsenal 1996-97 Nike away shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e with the \u003cstrong\u003eJVC\u003c\/strong\u003e sponsor is exactly what the Gunners wore during that silent revolution that would transform the club forever. A pivotal season, a witness shirt.\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 1996-97\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e Arsenal FC\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Away\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit Manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nike\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e JVC\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e LITTLE SPOTS, LITTLE PULLS, SLIGHTLY USED PRINTINGS — authentic wear of a worn vintage shirt, each mark tells a story\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\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eThe 1996-97 season was an absolute turning point in the modern history of \u003cstrong\u003eArsenal Football Club\u003c\/strong\u003e. When Wenger arrived at Highbury in October 1996, he inherited a solid but stagnant team. This \u003cstrong\u003evintage Nike away shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e perfectly embodies this period of transition — between the old guard and the fast-approaching revolution. The partnership with \u003cstrong\u003eNike\u003c\/strong\u003e already represented an upgrade in the club's image, with an away design intended to be proudly displayed on all pitches in England.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn the dressing room that season, there were some heavyweights. \u003cstrong\u003eIan Wright\u003c\/strong\u003e, always sharp in front of goal, continued to pile up goals. \u003cstrong\u003eDennis Bergkamp\u003c\/strong\u003e, recruited the previous summer, began to show the extent of his genius. \u003cstrong\u003eTony Adams\u003c\/strong\u003e held the defense like a fortress. And youngsters like \u003cstrong\u003ePatrick Vieira\u003c\/strong\u003e, also arrived in '96, began to find their feet in midfield. This developing team was seen playing in this shirt on every trip in the \u003cstrong\u003ePremier League\u003c\/strong\u003e.\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\u003eWenger's arrival and the cultural shock\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWenger imposed a dietary, tactical, and mental revolution in an English dressing room accustomed to far less modern methods. This away shirt is what the team wore during the first months of this radical transformation, when no one yet knew what this Frenchman, who arrived from Japan, would achieve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIan Wright and the race for records\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1996-97, \u003cstrong\u003eIan Wright\u003c\/strong\u003e was in top form and closing in on Cliff Bastin's goal-scoring record for Arsenal. This Nike away shirt accompanied the travels of a striker at the peak of his art, always capable of tearing apart any opposing defense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBergkamp, silent genius\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIn his first full season under Wenger, \u003cstrong\u003eDennis Bergkamp\u003c\/strong\u003e began to combine flashes of genius with increasing consistency. Away games in this shirt allowed opposing fans to see up close why this Dutchman would become a legend at Highbury.\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 Arsenal shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e from the 90s is another world compared to replicas of the time or modern reproductions. The materials, the finishes, the flocking, the inner labels — everything differs. Nike then produced player shirts with specific technical fabrics, cuts different from the mass-market versions, and details no longer found in current productions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eArsenal 1996-97 away shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e shows some small stains, slight pulls, and slightly worn printings — these are the marks of a shirt that has lived. Not a shirt in a blister pack from a warehouse. A shirt that has been worn, that has gone through years, and that retains that authenticity that true collectors recognize at first glance.\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 90s jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e systematically cut smaller than current standards. A 1996-97 L generally corresponds to a modern M, sometimes even an S depending on the physique. The cuts of the time were more fitted, designed for body types different from what we see today on major brand labels. This is an almost universal rule for \u003cstrong\u003evintage Nike Premier League jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore confirming your order, get out a tape measure. Measure your shoulder width, chest circumference, and torso length. Compare with the actual dimensions of the jersey if available, and do not hesitate to contact the shop for precise measurements. It's better to take two minutes to measure than to receive a jersey 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 have it in your collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eArsenal 1996-97 Nike JVC away shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e represents one of the most important seasons in the club's recent history — the beginning of the Wenger era, the starting point of a decade of dominance and beautiful football. \u003cstrong\u003eVintage Nike Arsenal shirts\u003c\/strong\u003e from this period are becoming increasingly rare on the \u003cstrong\u003eretro football collector's market\u003c\/strong\u003e, especially in usable adult sizes. Each year that passes, good condition copies disappear into private collections and are not released again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis shirt is in 8\/10 condition with minor flaws that are absolutely normal for a piece almost thirty years old. There aren't many in this condition on the market — most copies circulating are either too worn to be worn, or crudely reproduced fakes. This one is the original, with its small marks of time that prove it has been around since 1996-97.\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\/Arsenal_F.C.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eArsenal 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 Kits\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 collect pieces with character and history, this shirt ticks all the boxes. It's up to you to decide if you're willing to miss out on a Wenger Year One season.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arsenal","offers":[{"title":"L","offer_id":53941080195347,"sku":"331432","price":279.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"S","offer_id":53941080228115,"sku":"333226","price":279.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_1996-97-ARSENAL-SHIRT-L-331432_1.jpg?v=1774755921","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/1996-97-arsenal-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}