{"product_id":"1998-99-newcastle-united-gk-longsleeve","title":"Newcastle United Goalkeeper Shirt 1998-99 Adidas Vintage LS","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eNewcastle United 1998-99 Adidas Long-Sleeve Goalkeeper Shirt — Shay Given, Brown Ale and the St. James' Fortress\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThe 1998-99 season, \u003cstrong\u003eNewcastle United\u003c\/strong\u003e, and this \u003cstrong\u003eAdidas long-sleeve goalkeeper shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e emerging from the St. James' Park tunnel on the shoulders of a certain \u003cstrong\u003eShay Given\u003c\/strong\u003e — at the time one of the most reliable goalkeepers in the Premier League. Sponsored by \u003cstrong\u003eNewcastle Brown Ale\u003c\/strong\u003e, the iconic local beer, this collector's jersey embodies a pivotal era of English football, post-Keegan, under Gullit then Robson.\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 1998-1999\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e Newcastle United\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Goalkeeper — Long-sleeve\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adidas\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Newcastle Brown Ale\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slightly Bobbles — authentic wear of a vintage worn jersey, which gives it all its character\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 Newcastle United season\u003c\/strong\u003e was part of a painful transition period for the club. After the wild years of Kevin Keegan and Sir John Hall's galactic transfer window, the Magpies were trying to rebuild their identity. \u003cstrong\u003eRuud Gullit\u003c\/strong\u003e took the reins in the summer of 1998, with his flamboyant ideas and stated ambitions — but the reality on the pitch would quickly catch up with his words.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn goal, only one man held the fort with remarkable consistency: \u003cstrong\u003eShay Given\u003c\/strong\u003e. The Irishman, an undisputed starter, made decisive saves for a Newcastle side lacking direction. In attack, \u003cstrong\u003eAlan Shearer\u003c\/strong\u003e continued to wear the striped shirt on his steel shoulders, surrounded by talents like \u003cstrong\u003eGary Speed\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eRob Lee\u003c\/strong\u003e. A team with potential, but still searching for its balance.\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\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGullit's mid-season resignation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn February 1999, after a resounding defeat in the derby against Sunderland — a match during which \u003cstrong\u003eGullit left Shearer and Duncan Ferguson on the bench\u003c\/strong\u003e — the Dutchman walked out. This shirt went through that period of complete chaos behind the scenes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBobby Robson's return\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe arrival of \u003cstrong\u003eSir Bobby Robson\u003c\/strong\u003e at Newcastle in August 1999 would change everything — but this 98-99 season laid the groundwork for his future work. Given, for his part, was already there, solid as a rock between the posts at St. James' Park.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShay Given, unshakeable\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSeason after season, \u003cstrong\u003eGiven put in XXL performances\u003c\/strong\u003e to keep Newcastle in mid-table rather than the relegation zone. This long-sleeved shirt was his tool — dives, saves, maximum concentration for 90 minutes.\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 jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is not the same as a replica for supporters. We're talking about a fitted pro cut, technical fabrics of the era, and above all, an object that actually existed in the changing room or in the stands of English stadiums in the late 90s. \u003cstrong\u003eAdidas\u003c\/strong\u003e produced superior quality pieces for goalkeepers — breathable materials, cuts designed for diving, careful finishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one displays an \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e with slight bobbles — what's called \"slightly bobbles\" in English — which is perfectly consistent with a \u003cstrong\u003eworn vintage shirt from the 90s\u003c\/strong\u003e. It's not a defect; it's proof that the shirt has lived. It doesn't come from a modern print shop trying to imitate the era: it IS from the era.\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 Adidas shirts from the 90s\u003c\/strong\u003e consistently run smaller than modern standards. A 1999 M often corresponds to a current S\/M depending on your build. Don't rely on your usual size — the cuts of the era were more fitted, shorter, designed for professional players, not for the comfort of the casual supporter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore ordering, get out your tape measure. Measure your chest circumference and compare it with the actual dimensions of the shirt if they are available. The golden rule for \u003cstrong\u003evintage shirt collectors\u003c\/strong\u003e: it's better to take 30 seconds to measure than to receive a shirt that doesn't fit over your shoulders. A vintage M is often your current L — or not. Check.\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 goalkeeper shirts\u003c\/strong\u003e are the great forgotten items in the collector's market — and that's precisely why they have become sought-after pieces. Everyone wants the iconic striped shirt of the attackers. Few think of the goalkeeper. Yet, this \u003cstrong\u003eAdidas Newcastle 1998-99 goalkeeper shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e, with its \u003cstrong\u003eBrown Ale\u003c\/strong\u003e sponsor — the quintessential local beer, the one fans have been drinking for generations — tells a local and sporting story that no other shirt can tell in exactly the same way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThere aren't many in this condition on the market. An \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 for a shirt over 25 years old\u003c\/strong\u003e is frankly solid. The slight bobbles do not detract from the overall presentation — they attest to the authenticity of the piece. A long-sleeved goalkeeper shirt from that era, by Adidas, with the Newcastle Brown Ale sponsor still clearly visible: it's the kind of thing that doesn't come back into stores every month. If you collect \u003cstrong\u003ePremier League pieces from the late 90s\u003c\/strong\u003e, this one clearly deserves its place on a hanger.\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 shirts\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;\"\u003eIf Shay Given dove in this shirt to save Premier League shots, then this piece has character — it's up to you to see if it has a place in your collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Newcastle United","offers":[{"title":"M","offer_id":53980802023699,"sku":"326454","price":279.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_1998-99-NEWCASTLE-UNITED-GK-LONGSLEEVE-M-326454_1.jpg?v=1775171613","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/1998-99-newcastle-united-gk-longsleeve","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}