{"product_id":"1996-98-everton-shirt","title":"Everton Home Shirt Umbro 1996-98 Vintage DANKA - L","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eEverton 1996-98 Umbro Home Shirt — The DANKA Era, Goodison Park on Fire\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eMid-90s, the \u003cstrong\u003ePremier League\u003c\/strong\u003e was rapidly reinventing itself, and \u003cstrong\u003eEverton\u003c\/strong\u003e was going through a period of turbulence and resurgence. This \u003cstrong\u003e1996-98 Umbro home shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e, sponsored by \u003cstrong\u003eDANKA\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a direct reflection of a club undergoing reconstruction, amidst managerial instability and emerging talents at Goodison Park. A piece of English football history, almost intact.\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 1996–1998\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e Everton\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit Manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Umbro\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e DANKA\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStatus:\u003c\/strong\u003e SPONSOR: DANKA — authentic wear of a vintage worn shirt, but in exceptional condition for its age\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 1996 and 1998, \u003cstrong\u003eEverton\u003c\/strong\u003e experienced a pivotal period in its recent history. The \u003cstrong\u003eToffees\u003c\/strong\u003e ended this period in the bottom half of the Premier League table, far from the glorious titles of the 80s, but with a strong identity and one of England's most loyal fanbases. \u003cstrong\u003eGoodison Park\u003c\/strong\u003e still roared, and the fans never gave up despite the disappointments. It is this resilience that clings to this shirt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eOn the bench, \u003cstrong\u003eJoe Royle\u003c\/strong\u003e was replaced by Dave Watson as interim manager in 1997, and then \u003cstrong\u003eHoward Kendall\u003c\/strong\u003e returned for a third spell – a symbol in itself. On the pitch, players like \u003cstrong\u003eDuncan Ferguson\u003c\/strong\u003e, imposing and iconic up front, as well as \u003cstrong\u003eNick Barmby\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eAndrei Kanchelskis\u003c\/strong\u003e were part of the scene. This shirt saw them sweat it out at Goodison.\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\u003eDuncan Ferguson, the Terror of the League\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Scottish giant is the perfect embodiment of Everton at that time – rough, direct, impossible to ignore. Wearing this \u003cstrong\u003eUmbro DANKA shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e inevitably brings to mind him dominating opposing defenders with his head and heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHoward Kendall's Return in 1997\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWhen the legend returns home for the third time, it sends a strong signal to the fans. This shirt carries that particular moment in the club's history, where past and present intertwined in an almost romantic way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe DANKA Sponsor, a Bygone Era\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDANKA\u003c\/strong\u003e, an American company specializing in printing and photocopiers, alone embodies 90s football – sponsors from unexpected horizons that now give the shirt an incomparable retro charm. This logo on the chest is a time marker as precise as a locker room photo.\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 not a copy mass-produced for the official store. It's a piece made to be worn – by players, by real fans in the stands – with the materials, finishes, and tags of the era. The \u003cstrong\u003eUmbro\u003c\/strong\u003e fabrics of the 90s have that particular texture, that specific weight that no modern re-edition truly faithfully reproduces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eEverton 1996-98 shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e shows a condition of \u003cstrong\u003e9\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is rare for a piece of this age. No significant fading, no holes, the DANKA flocking holds up well. This is the kind of piece that comes from a well-maintained collection, not from a damp attic. And that changes everything.\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 shirts from the 90s\u003c\/strong\u003e are cut very differently from current fits. A vintage \u003cstrong\u003eUmbro L\u003c\/strong\u003e from that era often corresponds to a modern M, sometimes even an S depending on body types. The cuts were more fitted, the shoulders narrower, and the drape of the fabric has nothing to do with today's technical shirts. Don't order your usual size with your eyes closed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore finalizing your purchase, take a tape measure and measure your shoulder width and chest circumference. Then compare with the actual measurements of the shirt if they are available. This is the only way to be sure that this \u003cstrong\u003evintage Everton L\u003c\/strong\u003e fits you perfectly – and to avoid disappointment upon receiving the package.\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\u003eEverton Umbro 1996-98 collector's shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e is not the most publicized on the vintage market, and that's precisely what makes it an interesting piece. Great clubs from the 90s in perfect condition are becoming increasingly rare as serious collectors snap up available stock. An Everton shirt from that era with an iconic sponsor like \u003cstrong\u003eDANKA\u003c\/strong\u003e, in a worn size like L, is exactly the kind of gap you want to fill in your collection before it becomes unobtainable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eAnd in \u003cstrong\u003e9\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e condition, there aren't many in this state. Most of the examples circulating on vintage resale platforms show signs of age – fading, fraying, peeling sponsors. Here, you have a piece that stands on its own, that can be displayed, worn, or framed without shame. This is the level of demand every serious collector should have.\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 - 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 Shirts\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 fan of the \u003cstrong\u003eToffees\u003c\/strong\u003e or simply a lover of 90s English football in its most authentic form, this shirt deserves a special place in your collection – it's up to you to decide if you'll let it pass you by.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Everton","offers":[{"title":"L","offer_id":54028804227347,"sku":"372474","price":159.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_1996-98-EVERTON-SHIRT-L-372474_1.jpg?v=1775687160","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/1996-98-everton-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}