{"product_id":"1997-98-stoke-city-shirt","title":"Stoke City Home Shirt 1997-98 Asics Britannia vintage","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eStoke City 1997-98 – The Asics Britannia Era Jersey, When the Potters Rediscovered Their Den\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eAugust 1997. \u003cstrong\u003eStoke City\u003c\/strong\u003e began its second season in a brand-new stadium — the \u003cstrong\u003eBritannia Stadium\u003c\/strong\u003e — and this \u003cstrong\u003eAsics home shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e is there to prove it. Sponsor and stadium share the same name, a coincidence that says it all about the era. A direct, unembellished item, rooted in a pivotal period of English football.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eThe Jersey's Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:2;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeason:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1997-1998\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stoke City\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit Manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Asics\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e BRITANNIA\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;\"\u003eIn 1997-98, \u003cstrong\u003eStoke City\u003c\/strong\u003e played in the \u003cstrong\u003eFirst Division\u003c\/strong\u003e, the second tier of English football, at a time when the Premier League was experiencing a media and financial explosion. The Potters weren't in the limelight, but they carried the identity of a working-class, popular club, rooted in the Midlands. This is precisely what makes these items precious: they tell the story of grassroots football, of hard work, the kind you don't see on Canal+.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThe 1997-98 season was also the second at the \u003cstrong\u003eBritannia Stadium\u003c\/strong\u003e, inaugurated in 1997 after decades spent at Victoria Ground. This move symbolized the club's desire for modernization. The sponsor \u003cstrong\u003eBritannia Building Society\u003c\/strong\u003e displayed on this jersey is inseparable from the stadium itself — a rare and strong link between a shirt and the infrastructural history of a club. Players like \u003cstrong\u003eMike Sheron\u003c\/strong\u003e, a regular goal scorer at the time, or \u003cstrong\u003eGraham Kavanagh\u003c\/strong\u003e, a combative midfielder, wore this jersey on the pitch of the brand new Britannia.\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\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Dawning Britannia Stadium Era\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis jersey is one of the very first worn in Stoke City's new stadium, inaugurated just a year earlier. Wearing this shirt connects you to the first emotions of an arena that would become one of England's most formidable for visiting teams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAsics and English Football – A Forgotten Chapter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAsics\u003c\/strong\u003e is now primarily known for its running shoes, but in the late 90s, the Japanese manufacturer clothed several English clubs in the league. This collaboration is now rare and sought after by collectors of \u003cstrong\u003evintage English jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e — Asics logos from this era have a unique, immediately recognizable aesthetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Tough and Exciting First Division\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe \u003cstrong\u003e1997-98 First Division\u003c\/strong\u003e was a season of struggle. Stoke City fought for its place in the hierarchy of English football, in a league where every point counted. This jersey was worn in electric atmospheres, on unforgiving pitches — the football of this division was raw, physical, real.\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;\"\u003eAn \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic vintage jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is a piece produced at the time to be worn — by players or sold as a match\/field version in official stores. It's not a modern reproduction, not a reprint: it's the original item, with its period materials, its original labels, its characteristic finishes from the kit manufacturer. You can feel an authentic as soon as you hold it in your hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eStoke City Asics 1997-98\u003c\/strong\u003e is rated \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e with some small fabric pulls — normal signs of wear for a jersey of this age that has lived. This isn't a defect; it's proof of authenticity. A vintage jersey in perfect condition raises questions. This one has a history, and it shows.\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\u003cstrong\u003eVintage jerseys from the 90s\u003c\/strong\u003e consistently run smaller than current standards. A \u003cstrong\u003esize M\u003c\/strong\u003e from 1997 generally corresponds to a modern S\/M — cuts were more fitted, bodies less wide according to the sports fashion standards of the time. Do not blindly order based solely on your usual size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore purchasing, take a tape measure and measure your chest circumference and torso length. Compare with the flat measurements of the jersey if they are available, or contact us directly. A poorly sized collector's jersey gathering dust in a drawer is a waste — it's better that it be worn or displayed in the best conditions.\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\u003cstrong\u003eAsics English football jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e from the 90s have become serious collector's items. The manufacturer left the football market quite quickly, which makes each surviving example all the rarer. Add to that the particular context of the newly inaugurated \u003cstrong\u003eBritannia Stadium\u003c\/strong\u003e, the sponsor sharing the same name as the stadium, and you have a convergence of narrative elements not found on many jerseys.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003evintage Stoke City jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e from this period, in 8\/10 condition, is already uncommon. Most examples that have survived 25 years have taken a beating: stains, pronounced fading, torn flocking. This one holds up well with just a few small pulls — it has been respected. There aren't many in this condition on the market, and it won't get better with time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eTo Learn More\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\/Stoke_City_F.C.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eStoke 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 – History of Kits\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 looking for a jersey that's off the beaten path, rare due to its manufacturer, rich in historical context, and in solid condition — this Stoke City 1997-98 deserves a place in your collection. It's up to you.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stoke City","offers":[{"title":"M","offer_id":54010256228627,"sku":"338930","price":129.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"XL","offer_id":54010256261395,"sku":"338641","price":119.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_1997-98-STOKE-CITY-SHIRT-M-338930_1.jpg?v=1775437221","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/1997-98-stoke-city-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}