{"product_id":"1997-98-newcastle-united-shirt","title":"Newcastle United 1997-98 Away Shirt Adidas Vintage","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eNewcastle United Away Kit 1997-98 — Adidas, the Gullit era at St. James' Park\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThe 1997-98 season saw \u003cstrong\u003eNewcastle United\u003c\/strong\u003e change managers mid-way through — Kenny Dalglish replaced Keegan in January 1997, and Ruud Gullit took over in the summer of 1998. But before that, this \u003cstrong\u003eAdidas away kit\u003c\/strong\u003e spent a whole season on the backs of the Magpies, a season of European ambitions and league disappointments. A \u003cstrong\u003evintage Newcastle jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e from the great 90s Premier League era, in 9\/10 condition — that's rare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eKit Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:2;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeason:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1997-98\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e Newcastle United\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Away\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adidas\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 \u003cstrong\u003e1997-98 Newcastle United\u003c\/strong\u003e season in the Premier League was a pivotal time for the club. After the Keegan madness — those years when the Magpies almost overturned Manchester United for the title in 1995-96 — the club was still finding its way under Kenny Dalglish. \u003cstrong\u003eSt. James' Park\u003c\/strong\u003e was constantly buzzing, recruitment was ambitious, and Newcastle remained one of the most exciting clubs in England regardless.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThat season, the Magpies' attack was a dream for fans: \u003cstrong\u003eAlan Shearer\u003c\/strong\u003e, still captain and the Premier League's top scorer, was joined by \u003cstrong\u003eFaustino Asprilla\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eJohn Barnes\u003c\/strong\u003e from Liverpool. \u003cstrong\u003eDavid Ginola\u003c\/strong\u003e had left the club the previous summer, but the flamboyant soul of 90s Newcastle was still very much present in every match. This Adidas away kit embodies that identity.\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\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNewcastle in the 1997-98 Champions League\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Magpies played in the \u003cstrong\u003eChampions League\u003c\/strong\u003e group stage this season, a competition the club hadn't seen for decades. This Adidas away kit was worn on European pitches — a dimension that makes it even more valuable for any serious collector.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlan Shearer, absolute boss\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSigned for £15 million in 1996 — a world record at the time — \u003cstrong\u003eShearer\u003c\/strong\u003e was the face of this Newcastle team. His presence alone justifies the enthusiasm for anything bearing the Magpies' crest from that period, and this away kit is a direct witness to it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe end of the Dalglish era, the arrival of Gullit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIn August 1998, Ruud Gullit succeeded Dalglish — a brutal change of era that marked the end of a cycle. This \u003cstrong\u003eAdidas 1997-98 jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is therefore the last of the Dalglish period, giving it historical testimonial value for club fans and collectors of \u003cstrong\u003evintage English football\u003c\/strong\u003e.\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;\"\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003evintage authentic jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e from the 90s is a piece designed for the field — technical fabric, slim fit, careful Adidas finishes with embroidered or flocked details specific to that era. It's not the fan version sold en masse in stores at the time: it's the real deal, designed for performance and has stood the test of time.\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 frankly exceptional for a 1997-98 jersey. No significant discoloration, no unraveling, no abnormal signs of wear — it has clearly been well-preserved. In this condition, it can either join a collector's display case or be proudly worn on match day.\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 90s\u003c\/strong\u003e consistently fit smaller than current standards. A 1997 S corresponds more to an XS or a very fitted S according to modern body types. Adidas at that time cut tight, in the tradition of sportswear of the era — nothing like today's loose or regular fits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore you buy, measure your chest circumference and compare it with the actual measurements of the jersey — don't hesitate to contact us for exact dimensions. \u003cstrong\u003eIt's better to take 2 minutes to check than to miss out on the piece\u003c\/strong\u003e due to a size issue.\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\u003eNewcastle United away kits from the 90s\u003c\/strong\u003e are among the most sought-after in the English vintage market. This period — between the Keegan madness, title ambitions, and European nights — is considered the club's golden age by a whole generation of supporters. A \u003cstrong\u003e1997-98 Adidas away kit\u003c\/strong\u003e from Newcastle is a piece of that golden era, the one that made St. James' Park one of the most electric stadiums in England.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn 9\/10 condition, there aren't many in this state on the market. Most existing examples are faded, misshapen, or incomplete. This one is an exception — the kind of piece that doesn't often pass through the hands of a serious collector, and won't be available for long.\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 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;\"\u003eThis 1997-98 Newcastle away kit by Adidas is a true time capsule of 90s Premier League — if you know what it is, you already know you can't let it pass you by.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Newcastle United","offers":[{"title":"S","offer_id":53980801892627,"sku":"354097","price":229.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"XL","offer_id":54001242997011,"sku":"356666","price":219.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"XXL","offer_id":54001243029779,"sku":"348513","price":199.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_1997-98-NEWCASTLE-UNITED-SHIRT-S-354097_1.jpg?v=1775171590","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/1997-98-newcastle-united-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}