{"product_id":"1996-98-leicester-city-beattie-shirt","title":"Leicester City Home Shirt 1996-98 Beattie Vintage 9\/10","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eLeicester City 1996-98 Jersey – The Beattie Era, Walkers, and the Premier League at Filbert Street\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBetween 1996 and 1998, \u003cstrong\u003eLeicester City\u003c\/strong\u003e established themselves as one of the most endearing teams in the \u003cstrong\u003ePremier League\u003c\/strong\u003e — tenacious, combative, never intimidated. This \u003cstrong\u003evintage home jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong\u003eBEATTIE\u003c\/strong\u003e lettering, sponsored by \u003cstrong\u003eWalkers Crisps\u003c\/strong\u003e, is exactly that: a piece of fabric that evokes the Midlands, Filbert Street, and hard-fought mid-table battles.\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 1996-1998\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leicester City\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit Manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Official\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e WALKERS\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9\/10\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\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eThe 1996-1998 seasons marked a pivotal period for the \u003cstrong\u003eFoxes\u003c\/strong\u003e. Under \u003cstrong\u003eMartin O'Neill\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the most respected managers of his generation, Leicester wasn't just there to make up the numbers in the \u003cstrong\u003ePremier League\u003c\/strong\u003e. The club had just returned to the top flight and established itself with a solidity that surprised many favourites. It was a team of character, built on a strong collective, not on expensive star signings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eOn the pitch, warriors like \u003cstrong\u003eSteve Walsh\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eNeil Lennon\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the tireless \u003cstrong\u003eSteve Claridge\u003c\/strong\u003e embodied the club's DNA: hard work, intensity, and a true competitive mentality. The \u003cstrong\u003eBEATTIE\u003c\/strong\u003e lettering on this jersey refers to \u003cstrong\u003eMartin Beattie\u003c\/strong\u003e, a character in the dressing room of that era. Wearing that name on your back means carrying an entire mindset.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eMoments etched in this jersey\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 1997 League Cup – Wembley on fire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIn March 1997, \u003cstrong\u003eLeicester City won the League Cup\u003c\/strong\u003e against Middlesbrough after extra time and a replay — a title that remains one of the greatest moments in the club's recent history before 2016. This jersey from the same period carries the energy of that victorious campaign.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMartin O'Neill and defensive solidity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nUnder O'Neill, Leicester conceded few goals and was tough to break down. The Foxes' defensive block was a true tactical organization that many top teams struggled to overcome. It wasn't flamboyant football; it was effective football — and the results were there to prove it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFilbert Street, a vibrant arena\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFilbert Street in those years was a fortress. The Leicester crowd pushed relentlessly, and visiting teams didn't enjoy going there. This jersey also represents that — the sound of a popular stadium that believes in its team.\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 jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is not a copy. It's a piece produced at the time, intended for official sale, with original details: internal tags, period materials, and the specific stitching finishes of the kit manufacturer of that era. No digital reproduction of the lettering, no revisited modern cut — it's real, raw, original.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one is in \u003cstrong\u003e9\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is frankly excellent for a piece that is now more than twenty-five years old. No major discoloration, no holes, no peeling lettering — it's the kind of jersey that has been cherished by its owner, and that's immediately apparent when you hold it.\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 jerseys from the 1990s\u003c\/strong\u003e are cut differently from modern fits. A \u003cstrong\u003esize L\u003c\/strong\u003e from 1996 usually corresponds to a modern M, sometimes even an S depending on your body shape. The cuts of that era are more fitted, shorter in the back, and have tighter sleeves. Don't assume your usual size applies here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore ordering, take a tape measure and measure your chest circumference and the back length of a jersey you wear regularly. Then compare with the exact measurements of this jersey — don't hesitate to ask us for them. Two minutes of measuring is better than an unnecessary return.\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;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage Leicester City jerseys from the 1990s\u003c\/strong\u003e are hard to come by. The O'Neill era is now recognized as one of the most important periods in the club's history — long before the 2016 league title, it was then that the Foxes proved they could hold their own at the highest level of English football. A \u003cstrong\u003ecollector's jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e from that era with name lettering is a rare, specific piece that is unlike any other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThere aren't many in this condition. A 9\/10 for a jersey over twenty-five years old is an exception in the world of \u003cstrong\u003evintage football\u003c\/strong\u003e. Serious collectors know this: finding such a well-preserved piece from this period, with intact and legible lettering, is almost a miracle. If you're looking for a premium piece for a demanding collection, this is exactly what it is.\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\/Leicester_City\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eLeicester 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.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;\"\u003eThis Leicester City 1996-98 Beattie jersey is a piece for those who truly know — not just for those who saw the 2016 title. If you're here, you already know what it's worth.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Leicester City","offers":[{"title":"L","offer_id":54010317439251,"sku":"314568","price":179.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_1996-98-LEICESTER-CITY-BEATTIE-SHIRT-L-314568_1.jpg?v=1775445497","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/1996-98-leicester-city-beattie-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}