{"product_id":"1998-99-manchester-city-shirt","title":"Manchester City Home Shirt 1998-99 Score Draw Brother Vintage","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eManchester City 1998-99: The Promotion Shirt to the Premier League, featuring Brother\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003e1998-99\u003c\/strong\u003e, Manchester City played in the First Division — England's second tier — and fought to return to the top flight. This \u003cstrong\u003evintage Manchester City home shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e sponsored by \u003cstrong\u003eBrother\u003c\/strong\u003e is a direct witness to an electric season at Maine Road, one that would change everything for the Citizens.\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 1998-99\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e Manchester City\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit Manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Score Draw\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e BROTHER\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e SPONSOR: BROTHER — authentic wear of a worn vintage shirt, in remarkable condition for its age\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;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e1998-99\u003c\/strong\u003e season is one of the most intense and dramatic in \u003cstrong\u003eManchester City's\u003c\/strong\u003e recent history. The club had just finished the previous season in the second division and was fighting to return to the \u003cstrong\u003ePremier League\u003c\/strong\u003e as quickly as possible. Maine Road was buzzing, the fans believed, and the pressure was immense on a squad that could not afford to make mistakes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis was the era when players like \u003cstrong\u003eShaun Goater\u003c\/strong\u003e, an exceptional goal scorer and idol of the North Stand, wore this shirt with unwavering pride. \u003cstrong\u003eRichard Edghill\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eAndy Morrison\u003c\/strong\u003e, a tough-minded captain, and a big-game player \u003cstrong\u003eKevin Horlock\u003c\/strong\u003e embodied the fighting spirit of this team. On the bench, \u003cstrong\u003eJoe Royle\u003c\/strong\u003e tried to get the club back on track after years of struggle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eMoments etched in this shirt\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePromotion to the Premier League via the play-offs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe 1998-99 season ended with qualification for the First Division play-offs. It was the royal road — or rather the road of suffering — to return to the top flight, and the Citizens would take it all the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWembley and the play-off final against Gillingham\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nOn May 30, 1999, Manchester City faced Gillingham in the play-off final at Wembley. Trailing 2-0 in the 90th minute, the Citizens equalized in stoppage time thanks to \u003cstrong\u003eKevin Horlock\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ePaul Dickov\u003c\/strong\u003e — one of the most incredible comebacks in English football history — before winning on penalties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePaul Dickov, the symbol of an era\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis small Scottish striker, who arrived from Arsenal, became in a single action the embodiment of Mancunian fighting spirit. His goal in the 95th minute has gone down in the club's legend and in the collective memory of every City fan, regardless of generation.\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 shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e is not a mere reproduction. It's a piece of textile that actually circulated at the time, made to the production standards of the era, with the materials of the time — often thicker, more structured than today's technical shirts. The woven badge, the screen-printed flocking, the sponsor printed directly into the fabric: all of this has a texture, a rendering, a soul that modern replicas cannot perfectly reproduce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eScore Draw 1998-99 shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e boasts a condition of \u003cstrong\u003e9\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is frankly exceptional for a piece over twenty-five years old. The \u003cstrong\u003eBrother\u003c\/strong\u003e sponsor is perfectly legible, the fabric retains its shape, and the whole gives the impression of a shirt that came out of a locker room just a few months ago. You don't see that in this condition every 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 90s sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e do not correspond to current standards. A 1998-99 M generally corresponds to a modern S or a fitted M, depending on your body shape. The cuts of the time were designed to be closer to the body, without the volume and length of current shirts that often fall at the hips. You shouldn't rely solely on the letter on the label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore buying, take a tape measure and measure your chest circumference and bust length. Then compare with the actual dimensions of the shirt, which you can request directly from us. This is the only reliable method to avoid an unpleasant surprise upon receipt — because a \u003cstrong\u003ecollector's shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e deserves to be worn, not just hung.\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 1998-99 season of \u003cstrong\u003eManchester City\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most iconic in the club's history before the petrodollar era. This is not the period of titles and Galacticos — it's the period of promotion battles, last-minute dramas, real street football. A \u003cstrong\u003evintage Manchester City collector's shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e from this era is as much a historical document as it is a piece of retro fashion. Serious enthusiasts know: this kind of season generates some of the most sought-after shirts in the \u003cstrong\u003evintage football\u003c\/strong\u003e market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eAnd here, we're talking about a copy rated \u003cstrong\u003e9\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e. There aren't many in this condition on the market — most pieces from that era hover around 6 or 7\/10, with fading flocking or worn fabrics. This one is a gem. The \u003cstrong\u003eBrother\u003c\/strong\u003e sponsor is intact, the shirt's structure is impeccable. This isn't the kind of piece that comes back on the market twice.\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\/Manchester_City_F.C.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eManchester 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 - Shirt 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 a City fan or simply love 90s English football, this shirt speaks directly to you — it's up to you to decide if you let it slip away.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Manchester City","offers":[{"title":"M","offer_id":53941079212307,"sku":"369609","price":39.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_1998-99-MANCHESTER-CITY-SHIRT-M-369609_1.jpg?v=1774761477","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/1998-99-manchester-city-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}