{"product_id":"1997-99-arsenal-longsleeve-shirt","title":"Arsenal Away Shirt Nike 1997-99 Long Sleeved - Vintage","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eArsenal 1997-99 Nike Away Long Sleeve — The Double-Winning Shirt\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThe 1997-98 season, Highbury ablaze, and \u003cstrong\u003eArsenal\u003c\/strong\u003e clinching the \u003cstrong\u003ePremier League title\u003c\/strong\u003e along with the FA Cup — Wenger's famous \u003cstrong\u003eDouble\u003c\/strong\u003e. This \u003cstrong\u003eNike long-sleeve away shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e sponsored by \u003cstrong\u003eJVC\u003c\/strong\u003e is precisely what Bergkamp, Vieira, and Overmars wore to pen one of the most beautiful chapters in Gunners history.\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 1997-1999\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e Arsenal FC\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Away\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nike\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e JVC\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 shirt represents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eIn 1997-98, \u003cstrong\u003eArsène Wenger\u003c\/strong\u003e was revolutionising English football. Arriving in the autumn of 1996, the Alsatian manager imposed a new philosophy — diet, training, fluid play — and the results followed at lightning speed. The club underwent a total transformation, shifting from a physical and traditional Arsenal to a technical, flowing, almost continental team. This \u003cstrong\u003evintage Nike away shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e perfectly captures that era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThe squad was built to win. \u003cstrong\u003ePatrick Vieira\u003c\/strong\u003e dominated opposing midfields with his athletic presence, \u003cstrong\u003eDennis Bergkamp\u003c\/strong\u003e delighted with touches of genius that are still watched on repeat on YouTube, \u003cstrong\u003eMarc Overmars\u003c\/strong\u003e scorched defences on his left wing, and young \u003cstrong\u003eNicolas Anelka\u003c\/strong\u003e tormented Premier League centre-backs. These aren't made-up names; these are the players who precisely wore this shirt model on the pitch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eMoments etched into this shirt\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 1997-98 Premier League Title\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eArsenal won the English championship in the 1997-98 season, dominating the second half of the season in an almost irresistible manner. It was Wenger's first \u003cstrong\u003ePremier League\u003c\/strong\u003e title, validating everything the manager had been trying to build since his arrival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Historic Double — Premier League and FA Cup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the same season, Arsenal also won the \u003cstrong\u003eFA Cup\u003c\/strong\u003e, achieving a Double that the club hadn't managed since 1971. A colossal performance that placed this generation in the Gunners' pantheon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Rise of a Golden Generation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis shirt also dates from the second season, 1998-99, when Arsenal finished as Premier League runners-up, still in contention, still as formidable. The attacking trio of Bergkamp, Anelka, and Overmars was one of Europe's most exciting at the time — and this Nike away shirt accompanied them on every pitch in England and Europe.\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 shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e is not a reproduction sold in a souvenir shop. It's a piece produced at the time, intended either for players or for the general public in a version as close as possible to what was worn on the field. The labels, stitching, heat-pressed or embroidered Nike flocking from that era — everything is there, everything is original. We're talking about an item that is between 25 and 27 years old, carrying the soul of an entire season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one boasts a \u003cstrong\u003e9\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is frankly remarkable for a \u003cstrong\u003elate 90s Arsenal collector's shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e. In this condition, there's no visible discolouration, no snags, no peeling sponsors. It's an example that has been carefully preserved, and it shows — or rather, you can feel it 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 Nike sizes from the 90s\u003c\/strong\u003e do not correspond to current standards. A 1997 Medium fits significantly tighter than a modern Medium — cuts were more fitted, less oversized, and materials don't stretch like modern textiles. If you currently wear an L or M, it's best to double-check before making a decision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003ePractical advice: take a shirt you wear regularly, lay it flat, and measure the chest width (armpit to armpit) as well as the total length. Compare these with the measurements provided in the details. For a long-sleeve shirt, also check the sleeve length if you are tall. Two minutes of measuring can save a lot of regret.\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\u003eArsenal 1997-99 Nike away shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most sought-after pieces from the pre-Invincibles era. It's the shirt of the Double, of Wenger's great transformation, of a generation that changed Arsenal forever. The long-sleeve version is even rarer than the short-sleeve — it was produced in smaller quantities and mainly worn during autumn and winter matches, which explains why so few remain in good condition on the market. A \u003cstrong\u003erare vintage Premier League shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e from this season is a striking piece for any collector's display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003e9\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, there really aren't many floating around in this state. Most examples you come across on vintage resale platforms are faded, with peeling sponsors or tired stitching. Here, we're talking about an exceptional example — one that will continue to appreciate in value over the years, especially with the growing popularity of \u003cstrong\u003evintage football collectibles\u003c\/strong\u003e in France and Europe.\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\/Arsenal_F.C.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eArsenal - 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 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 looking for a piece of Arsenal's golden age — the one before the Invincibles, the one that changed everything — this is the shirt. Grab it before it's gone.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arsenal","offers":[{"title":"M","offer_id":53941080490259,"sku":"335634","price":399.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_1997-99-ARSENAL-LONGSLEEVE-SHIRT-M-335634_1.jpg?v=1774755934","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/1997-99-arsenal-longsleeve-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}