{"product_id":"1998-99-oxford-united-goalkeeper-longsleeve-shirt","title":"Oxford United Goalkeeper Shirt 1998-99 New Balance UNIPART Vintage","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eOxford United 1998-99 Goalkeeper Shirt — New Balance \u0026amp; UNIPART, a Division One Relic\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn 1998-99, \u003cstrong\u003eOxford United\u003c\/strong\u003e battled in the depths of English \u003cstrong\u003eFootball League Division One\u003c\/strong\u003e, far from the Premier League's spotlight. This \u003cstrong\u003elong-sleeved goalkeeper shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e, by \u003cstrong\u003eNew Balance\u003c\/strong\u003e and sponsored by industrial company \u003cstrong\u003eUNIPART\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a direct testament to that pivotal era for the U's — a piece you don't come across every day.\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 Oxford United\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Goalkeeper — Long-sleeved\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e New Balance\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e UNIPART\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e S\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e LITTLE PULLS, LITTLE SPOTS — authentic wear of a worn vintage shirt, not a product fresh out of a box.\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 Oxford United season\u003c\/strong\u003e was a period of turbulence. The club, which had enjoyed its glory days in the First Division in the 80s — even winning the \u003cstrong\u003eLeague Cup in 1986\u003c\/strong\u003e against QPR — found itself fighting for survival in the lower English divisions. \u003cstrong\u003eDivision One\u003c\/strong\u003e (the second tier at the time) was an iron league, demanding, unforgiving, where every hard-fought point had a special flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eKassam Stadium\u003c\/strong\u003e did not yet exist — Oxford still played at \u003cstrong\u003eManor Ground\u003c\/strong\u003e, their historic home which they would permanently leave in 2001. That season, the club navigated turbulent waters both financially and sportingly. Wearing this goalkeeper shirt means wearing the history of a club that clung on, scraped by, and refused to sink despite adverse winds.\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\u003eA season of survival in Division One\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOxford United finished the 1998-99 season in the lower half of the \u003cstrong\u003eDivision One\u003c\/strong\u003e table, under constant pressure. Every clean sheet by the goalkeeper wearing this shirt was a precious breath of fresh air for the club.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe last chapter of Manor Ground\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt this time, the U's still played at their legendary \u003cstrong\u003eManor Ground\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the oldest and most intimate stadiums in English football. The long sleeves of this goalkeeper shirt faced the biting winds of the Oxford winter on this pitch steeped in history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNew Balance and UNIPART: a partnership rooted in the territory\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUNIPART\u003c\/strong\u003e, a logistics and automotive industry giant based in Oxford, is more than just a sponsor — it's a company deeply connected to the city and its economic fabric. Seeing this logo on the shirt helps understand the intimate relationship between a football club and its local community.\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 mass-produced item sold in an official store. It's a piece designed to be worn — either by a professional player on the field, or distributed in tiny quantities to the general public at the time. The difference can be felt in the touch, in the fabric construction, in the finishing details that replicas never perfectly reproduce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one shows a \u003cstrong\u003econdition of 8\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e with some small pulls and light stains — this is precisely what makes it real. These micro-defects are not imperfections, they are proof. Proof that this \u003cstrong\u003eOxford United New Balance goalkeeper shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e has lived, has existed in the world of football, far from plastic imitations.\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 sizes from the 90s\u003c\/strong\u003e absolutely do not correspond to modern standards. A \u003cstrong\u003evintage S from 1998\u003c\/strong\u003e can easily correspond to a modern XS depending on body types. The cuts of that era are more fitted, shorter in the back, with different armholes — especially on a \u003cstrong\u003elong-sleeved goalkeeper shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e, designed to offer freedom of movement without excess fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore finalizing your order, measure your shoulder width and chest circumference, then compare with the actual measurements of the shirt if available. Generally, if you wear a modern M or L, a vintage S might suit you — but each piece is different, so don't play guessing games with a collector's item like this one.\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;\"\u003eAn \u003cstrong\u003eOxford United 1998-99 goalkeeper shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003cstrong\u003eNew Balance\u003c\/strong\u003e is an absolute rarity on the \u003cstrong\u003evintage football\u003c\/strong\u003e market. Oxford is not Manchester United or Arsenal — and that's precisely why serious collectors are interested. Shirts from English second-division clubs from the 90s disappear, get lost, get destroyed. Finding one in this condition is already a victory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eWith an \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, it's presentable, displayable, wearable. There aren't many in this condition on the market — long-sleeved goalkeeper shirts even less so than others, because they were produced in even more limited quantities and less preserved. If you're a fan of \u003cstrong\u003eretro English football\u003c\/strong\u003e, the 90s New Balance aesthetic, or simply Oxford United, this piece ticks all the boxes.\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\/Oxford_United\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eOxford 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 — Shirt History\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 common, you're in the wrong place. This Oxford United 1998-99 goalkeeper shirt is rare, real, concrete — exactly what a meaningful collection should be.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oxford United","offers":[{"title":"S","offer_id":54010178928915,"sku":"333153","price":179.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_1998-99-OXFORD-UNITED-GOALKEEPER-LONGSLEEVE-SHIRT-S-333153_1.jpg?v=1775428723","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/1998-99-oxford-united-goalkeeper-longsleeve-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}