{"product_id":"1999-00-blackburn-shirt","title":"Blackburn Rovers Away Shirt Uhlsport 1999-2000 Vintage XXL","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eBlackburn Rovers 1999-00 — The Uhlsport away kit from a pivotal era at Ewood Park\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBlackburn Rovers 1999-2000 season: Jack Walker's club was rebuilding after years of post-Premier League turmoil, and this \u003cstrong\u003evintage Uhlsport away kit\u003c\/strong\u003e perfectly captures that suspended moment between a glorious past and renewed ambitions. Sponsored by \u003cstrong\u003eGIS\u003c\/strong\u003e, worn on Championship pitches, this XXL kit is an authentic fragment of football history that you won't come across every day in this condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eKit Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:2;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeason:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1999-2000\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blackburn Rovers\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Away\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit Manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Uhlsport\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e GIS\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 kit, some small snags that tell its story without ever detracting from its overall presentation\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 kit represents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eIn 1999-2000, \u003cstrong\u003eBlackburn Rovers\u003c\/strong\u003e played in the First Division — now the Championship — after their relegation from the Premier League in 1999. It was a challenging period for a club that had reached the top with the \u003cstrong\u003e1994-95 English championship title\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the most resounding achievements of the modern Premier League era. Ewood Park was then driven by a promotion project, with immense pressure on the team.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThat season, the club was managed by \u003cstrong\u003eBrian Kidd\u003c\/strong\u003e, then Tony Parkes took over — a classic in Rovers' history. Players like \u003cstrong\u003eMatt Jansen\u003c\/strong\u003e, a technical forward much loved by fans, and \u003cstrong\u003eDamien Duff\u003c\/strong\u003e, a promising young Irish winger who was starting to make a name for himself before his international explosion, wore this kit on English pitches. It was a transitional, talented generation seeking stability, and this \u003cstrong\u003eUhlsport away kit\u003c\/strong\u003e is the textile witness to that quest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eMoments etched in this kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelegation to the First Division and immediate rebuilding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRelegated in May 1999 after three difficult Premier League seasons, the Rovers approached the 1999-2000 season with the obsession of getting back up as quickly as possible. This away kit was worn in this context of maximum pressure, in decisive away games at the heart of the English Championship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDamien Duff and the rise of a generation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDamien Duff began to emerge on the English scene precisely around this period, carrying the hopes of a club that wanted to bounce back quickly. Seeing him play in this \u003cstrong\u003eGIS sponsored Uhlsport kit\u003c\/strong\u003e is to witness the beginning of an individual story that would culminate with Chelsea and big European nights a few years later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUhlsport at Blackburn — an unknown and rare partnership\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUhlsport is not the brand primarily associated with English clubs of that era, dominated by Umbro, Adidas, or Nike. This partnership between the German manufacturer, specializing in goalkeeping equipment, and \u003cstrong\u003eBlackburn Rovers\u003c\/strong\u003e gives this kit an additional rarity, making it a unique collector's item for fans of \u003cstrong\u003evintage English football\u003c\/strong\u003e.\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 jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is on a different planet from a replica. The replica is made for the general public, with simplified materials and a standardized cut. The authentic — especially at that time, the late 90s — is what the players actually wore before stepping onto the pitch: specific technical fabrics, meticulous finishes, construction details that quickly disappear from mass production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one is in \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 condition with some small snags\u003c\/strong\u003e — the famous \"little pulls\" — which prove that this jersey has lived. It's not a jersey that has slept its whole life in a closet under cellophane: it has been worn, used, and it shows subtly. For a serious collector, that doesn't detract from its value — on the contrary, it authenticates its history.\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;\"\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003evintage XXL from the late 90s\u003c\/strong\u003e does not correspond to a modern XXL. Cuts from that era are generally more fitted, shorter, and less wide than what is called XXL today at Nike or Adidas. An XXL back then might correspond to a current XL, sometimes even an L depending on the brand. Uhlsport, in particular, had fairly European cuts, so not especially generous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore ordering, measure your chest circumference and compare it with the exact measurements of the jersey provided in the photos or on the product sheet. This is the only way to be sure it will fit correctly. A vintage jersey that is too small or too large in your collection is a missed opportunity — take two minutes to check, you won't regret it.\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\u003eBlackburn Rovers 1999-2000 Uhlsport away kit\u003c\/strong\u003e ticks several rare boxes simultaneously: a historic Premier League club in a pivotal period, an unusual kit manufacturer in the English market, a GIS sponsor not found elsewhere, and a season that marked the beginning of a renewal. This is exactly the kind of piece that disappears from collectors' radars without warning, because people realize too late how rare it is. \u003cstrong\u003eVintage English football from the 90s\u003c\/strong\u003e is experiencing a boom in value on the secondary market — pieces like this don't stay long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eAt 8\/10 with just a few small snags, this jersey is in frankly honest condition for its age. There aren't many in this condition on the market — most of the examples we come across for this season are either much more damaged or impossible to find. It's the kind of jersey that can sit proudly in a collection, worn with pride or framed behind glass, depending on your collecting style.\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\/Blackburn_Rovers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eBlackburn Rovers - 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.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;\"\u003eAn Uhlsport Blackburn kit from the late 90s is not something you'll easily come across again — if you're a Rovers fan or just passionate about \u003cstrong\u003evintage English football\u003c\/strong\u003e, you already know what you need to do.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blackburn Rovers","offers":[{"title":"XXL","offer_id":54010076528915,"sku":"367810","price":179.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"XL","offer_id":54010076561683,"sku":"362140","price":179.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_1999-00-BLACKBURN-SHIRT-XXL-367810_1.jpg?v=1775420784","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/1999-00-blackburn-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}