{"product_id":"1996-97-glasgow-rangers-shirt","title":"Glasgow Rangers 1996-97 Home Adidas Vintage Shirt - 8\/10","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eGlasgow Rangers 1996-97: The Adidas jersey from an era when the Gers reigned over Scotland\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\nIn 1996-97, \u003cstrong\u003eGlasgow Rangers\u003c\/strong\u003e began their ninth consecutive league championship — a historic record that set Ibrox Stadium ablaze. This vintage \u003cstrong\u003eAdidas home jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is the very fabric of that dizzying quest, worn during a time when the Edinburgh club crushed all competition in the \u003cstrong\u003eScottish Premier League\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eJersey 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 Glasgow Rangers FC\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adidas\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e LITTLE PULLS — authentic wear of a worn vintage jersey\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 jersey represents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\nThe 1996-97 season was one of superlatives for the \u003cstrong\u003eGlasgow Rangers\u003c\/strong\u003e. The club sought to equal and then surpass the \u003cstrong\u003eNine-in-a-Row\u003c\/strong\u003e record of the Celtic team of the 1960s-70s — a collective obsession that transcended every match at \u003cstrong\u003eIbrox\u003c\/strong\u003e. Walter Smith was at the helm, and the team he built was a title-winning machine in Scotland. This \u003cstrong\u003eAdidas home kit\u003c\/strong\u003e is the battle uniform of that precise moment, etched into the memory of \u003cem\u003eGers\u003c\/em\u003e supporters.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\nOn the field, the Rangers fielded players who thrilled Ibrox with every appearance. \u003cstrong\u003eBrian Laudrup\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Danish genius, was at the peak of his art, delighting fans with dribbles that drove opposing defenders crazy. \u003cstrong\u003eAlly McCoist\u003c\/strong\u003e, a living club legend, continued to light up the scoreboard despite the years. \u003cstrong\u003eRichard Gough\u003c\/strong\u003e led the defense with the authority of a captain who knew what \"winning\" meant. This season also marked the tenure of \u003cstrong\u003ePaul Gascoigne\u003c\/strong\u003e, whose influence on the Rangers' play remains inseparable from this golden period.\n\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\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Nine-in-a-Row — May 1997\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAt the end of the 1996-97 season, the \u003cstrong\u003eRangers secured their ninth consecutive Scottish Premier League title\u003c\/strong\u003e, equaling Celtic's legendary record. A monumental achievement that enshrined this group of players in the absolute history of Scottish football.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLaudrup, player of the decade\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrian Laudrup\u003c\/strong\u003e was voted player of the year in Scotland, and his 1996-97 season remains one of the most accomplished ever in the Scottish championship. Every appearance at Ibrox in this jersey was an invitation to pure magic.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWalter Smith's farewell\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis season was also one of \u003cstrong\u003eWalter Smith's\u003c\/strong\u003e last on the Rangers' bench before his departure in 1998. The man who built the nine-title dynasty left behind an unparalleled legacy, and this jersey is one of the last witnesses to his reign.\n\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;\"\u003e\nAn \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic vintage jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is a piece produced at the time to be actually worn — not a recent reproduction. The cuts, materials, and \u003cstrong\u003eAdidas finishes of the 90s\u003c\/strong\u003e have a texture, drape, and character that modern replicas cannot imitate. This is what you hold in your hands here: real, raw, from that era.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\nThis one displays a \u003cstrong\u003econdition of 8\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a few small pulls that attest to real life. It's not a defect — it's a signature. A 1996-97 jersey that looks brand new should worry you. This one has lived, and it feels right.\n\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\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\nThe \u003cstrong\u003esizes of vintage jerseys from the 90s\u003c\/strong\u003e are systematically smaller than modern standards. An XL from 1996 often corresponds to a current L, sometimes even an M depending on body types. Never rely on the label alone when ordering a \u003cstrong\u003evintage jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\nBefore buying, take a jersey you wear regularly, lay it flat, and measure the width from shoulder to shoulder as well as the total length. Then compare it with the precise measurements we provide. This is the only reliable method to avoid unpleasant surprises — and not to miss out on such a piece due to a sizing issue.\n\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;\"\u003e\nThe \u003cstrong\u003e1996-97 Rangers home jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is a serious collector's item for several reasons. It's the uniform from the season of the ninth consecutive title — a unique event in modern British football. It's also an \u003cstrong\u003eAdidas item from the 90s\u003c\/strong\u003e with an iconic design from that golden era of European football, before jerseys became overloaded advertising surfaces. The combination of era + club + historical significance makes it a piece that discerning collectors actively seek.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\nIn \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, this jersey is in a state you rarely find for a piece almost thirty years old. The small pulls compromise neither the structure nor the visual readability of the jersey. There aren't many in this condition still circulating on the market — most have ended up in bins or forgotten boxes. This one survived, and it deserves a place in a true collection.\n\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\/Rangers_F.C.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eGlasgow Rangers 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.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;\"\u003e\nIf you're looking for a piece of Scottish football history in decent condition and signed by Adidas, you've come to the right place. It's your turn.\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Scottish Clubs","offers":[{"title":"XL","offer_id":54012589637907,"sku":"369339","price":199.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"L","offer_id":54012589670675,"sku":"366632","price":199.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_1996-97-GLASGOW-RANGERS-SHIRT-XL-369339_1.jpg?v=1775510305","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/1996-97-glasgow-rangers-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}