{"product_id":"1997-98-newcastle-united-shorts-s-m","title":"Newcastle United 1997-98 Adidas Home Vintage Shorts S\/M","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eNewcastle United 1997-98 Adidas Shorts – The Shearer Era at St. James' Park\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003e1997-98\u003c\/strong\u003e, Newcastle United was a spectacle-making machine, a club that thrilled Europe in the Champions League and electrified the \u003cstrong\u003ePremier League\u003c\/strong\u003e. These \u003cstrong\u003evintage Adidas home shorts\u003c\/strong\u003e are a direct piece of that golden era – not the jersey, but the shorts, the ones that were on the legs of the Magpies at \u003cstrong\u003eSt. James' Park\u003c\/strong\u003e in front of 36,000 delirious fans.\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 1997-98\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e Newcastle United\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupplier:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adidas\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e NO WAIST STRING – authentic wear of a worn vintage short, the inner drawstring is missing but the item remains in excellent overall condition\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eWhat these shorts represent\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e1997-98 Newcastle United\u003c\/strong\u003e season remains one of the most intense in the club's history. After the FA Cup final loss to Arsenal the previous season and Kevin Keegan's resignation in January 1997, Kenny Dalglish took the helm of the club with the ambition of bringing the Magpies back to the top of England. That season, Newcastle also competed in the \u003cstrong\u003eUEFA Champions League\u003c\/strong\u003e for the first time in decades – a European adventure that electrified all of northeast England.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eOn the pitch, the team was impressive. \u003cstrong\u003eAlan Shearer\u003c\/strong\u003e, captain and star striker, was the symbol of that Newcastle. Around him, players like \u003cstrong\u003eDavid Ginola\u003c\/strong\u003e the year before had already given the club an image of offensive and exhilarating football. In 1997-98, \u003cstrong\u003eTino Asprilla\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eRob Lee\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eJohn Barnes\u003c\/strong\u003e were part of a team with overflowing ambition, even if the league results were below expectations. The club finished 13th in the Premier League – a disappointment, but the European campaign, however, remains etched in memories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eMoments etched in these shorts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe return to the Champions League\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFor the first time since the 1960s-70s era, Newcastle trod the European pitches of the premier competition. \u003cstrong\u003eSt. James' Park\u003c\/strong\u003e vibrated with every group stage match, and the club showed that football from the north of England had its place on the continental stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShearer, always Shearer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlan Shearer\u003c\/strong\u003e continued to embody the club's identity, scoring in both the Premier League and European cup competitions. Wearing these shorts is wearing the legacy of the \u003cstrong\u003ePremier League's\u003c\/strong\u003e all-time top scorer in his glory years in black and white.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdidas and the Magpies – an iconic partnership\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe partnership between \u003cstrong\u003eAdidas\u003c\/strong\u003e and Newcastle United at this time produced some of the most recognizable kits in the club's history. The late 90s designs are now absolute references in the world of \u003cstrong\u003evintage kits\u003c\/strong\u003e, and these shorts are an integral part of that.\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 short\u003c\/strong\u003e from this era is a piece produced to be worn – not to be admired in a display case. The materials are different from fan replicas: the fabric is designed for performance, the finishes are more meticulous, and the manufacturing details tell a story that modern reproductions simply cannot replicate. This is \u003cstrong\u003ereal 90s Adidas kit\u003c\/strong\u003e, made at a time when the German supplier was at the top of its game in English football.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one is rated \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is excellent for a piece over 25 years old. The absence of a waist drawstring – the famous NO WAIST STRING – is a minor and common imperfection on vintage shorts of this generation. It doesn't compromise wear, it doesn't disfigure the item. It's simply the mark of time, the normal wear of a short that has lived.\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;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003evintage Adidas sizes from the 90s\u003c\/strong\u003e do not correspond to current standards. A short labeled S\/M from that era generally sizes between a modern XS and S, depending on the brand and year. The cut is more fitted, the length often shorter than what is found on shelves today. If you are used to the loose fits of the 2010s-2020s, expect a surprise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore you fall in love, get out a tape measure. Measure the waist and hip circumference of a short you already wear and that fits you well. Compare with the flat measurements of this item if available, or contact us directly. Better to ask one more question than an unnecessary return – \u003cstrong\u003evintage collector items\u003c\/strong\u003e don't come back in stock a second time.\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 Premier League shorts\u003c\/strong\u003e from the 90s are consistently undervalued compared to jerseys, even though they are an integral part of the complete kit. Finding a \u003cstrong\u003eNewcastle United 1997-98 Adidas\u003c\/strong\u003e short in good condition is already a mission in itself. This specific season – with the Champions League, Shearer as captain, and a club in search of identity after the turmoil on the coaching bench – is one of the most emotionally charged in the modern era of the Magpies. A serious collector knows that shorts complete a collection; they don't duplicate it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eAnd at \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e, frankly, there aren't many in this condition on the market. The vast majority of shorts from this generation that are still circulating have sustained knocks, fading, snags. This one is clean, visually intact, with just the missing drawstring to remind you that it's real vintage – not new out of a warehouse. That's exactly what makes an \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic 90s piece\u003c\/strong\u003e valuable.\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 - History of jerseys\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;\"\u003eAn Adidas Newcastle United short from the Champions League season, in excellent condition, in the right size – if that speaks to you, you know what to do.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Newcastle United","offers":[{"title":"M","offer_id":53980801990931,"sku":"329739","price":59.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_1997-98-NEWCASTLE-UNITED-SHORTS-S-M-329739_1.jpg?v=1775171592","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/1997-98-newcastle-united-shorts-s-m","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}