{"product_id":"1999-00-everton-fc-shirt","title":"Everton 1999-2000 Umbro Home Vintage Shirt XXL","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eEverton 1999-2000 Umbro Shirt — The Walter Smith Era at Goodison Park\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThe 1999-2000 season saw \u003cstrong\u003eEverton FC\u003c\/strong\u003e navigate a pivotal period in its recent history: a founding Premier League club striving to regain its footing under the leadership of \u003cstrong\u003eWalter Smith\u003c\/strong\u003e. This \u003cstrong\u003evintage Umbro home shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong\u003eONE2ONE\u003c\/strong\u003e sponsorship is a direct textile document from that era — size XXL, 9\/10 condition, untouched.\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 1999-2000\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e Everton FC\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit Manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Umbro\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e ONE2ONE\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e ONE2ONE sponsor present and legible — authentic wear of a \u003cstrong\u003eworn vintage shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e, which precisely defines its value.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e XXL\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 1999-2000, \u003cstrong\u003eEverton FC\u003c\/strong\u003e played in a Premier League that was experiencing an economic boom, dominated by Manchester United, Arsenal, and Chelsea. The Toffees, meanwhile, were languishing in mid-table — a historic club that resisted, scraped points, but struggled to rediscover the heights it had reached in the 1980s under Howard Kendall. \u003cstrong\u003eWalter Smith\u003c\/strong\u003e, who arrived in 1998 after a successful spell at Rangers, attempted to rebuild a competitive team with limited resources. This tension between a great name in English football and the constraints of everyday reality is perfectly embodied by this \u003cstrong\u003ecollector's Everton shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eOn the field, \u003cstrong\u003eGoodison Park\u003c\/strong\u003e supporters could count on solid and endearing players. \u003cstrong\u003eKevin Campbell\u003c\/strong\u003e, recruited midway through the previous season, continued to be the Toffees' attacking leader. \u003cstrong\u003eDon Hutchison\u003c\/strong\u003e brought combativeness to midfield. \u003cstrong\u003eDavid Weir\u003c\/strong\u003e anchored the defense. And \u003cstrong\u003ePaul Gerrard\u003c\/strong\u003e guarded the goal. These weren't global superstars, but they were men who wore this shirt with pride, in front of a \u003cstrong\u003eGoodison Park\u003c\/strong\u003e crowd that never gave up, even in difficult seasons. This is precisely what authentic English football of the 90s-2000s was all about.\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\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe fight for Premier League survival\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe 1999-2000 season saw Everton finish in a respectable but unspectacular position, far from European contention. Every point clawed back at home at \u003cstrong\u003eGoodison Park\u003c\/strong\u003e against the Premier League's big hitters had a special flavour for a club that was quietly rebuilding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe ONE2ONE sponsor, a bygone era\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eONE2ONE\u003c\/strong\u003e — a British mobile operator acquired by T-Mobile in 1999 — sponsored this shirt just as the brand was gradually disappearing from the landscape. Wearing this shirt today is like holding a \u003cstrong\u003etime capsule\u003c\/strong\u003e of British football and business from the late 90s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUmbro at the peak of its vintage art\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1999-2000, \u003cstrong\u003eUmbro\u003c\/strong\u003e still clothed several historic English clubs with its characteristic British craftsmanship — cuts, textures, and logos that delight collectors worldwide today. This \u003cstrong\u003evintage Umbro shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e is representative of the best of the kit manufacturer's output during this pivotal period before giants Nike and Adidas swept up all the major contracts.\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 reproduction. It's the original item, manufactured at the time, with the materials of the time, sold in stores of the time. The finishes, the cut, the fabric weight, the sponsor's flocking — everything is original. No modern replica can reproduce that feeling, that touch, that absolute authenticity that makes all the difference for a true collector.\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 excellent for a shirt that's over twenty-five years old. The \u003cstrong\u003eONE2ONE\u003c\/strong\u003e sponsor is present, legible, and without peeling. This is the kind of piece rarely found in this condition on the market — most circulating examples are either faded, have damaged flocking, or are entirely without a sponsor. Not this one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eVintage Sizing Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage 90s and 2000s sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e do not correspond to current standards. An XXL from 1999-2000 can easily equate to a modern L or XL depending on the cuts of the time. Umbro shirts from this generation are generally cut narrower at the shoulders and longer in the body than what current players are used to. This is a reality of \u003cstrong\u003eretro football shirts\u003c\/strong\u003e that absolutely must be considered before buying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore finalizing your order, get a tape measure and lay flat one of your shirts that fits you well: shoulder width, chest width, total length. Then compare with the exact measurements of this item available in the product description. This is the only way to avoid unpleasant surprises and ensure that this \u003cstrong\u003evintage XXL Everton shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e will be perfect for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eWhy Own It For Your Collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eThe market for \u003cstrong\u003evintage Premier League shirts from the 90s-2000s\u003c\/strong\u003e is booming. Clean, well-preserved pieces with intact original sponsors are becoming increasingly rare. An \u003cstrong\u003eEverton 1999-2000 Umbro shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e ticks all the boxes: historic club, cult kit manufacturer from the pre-Nike era, iconic sponsor from a vanished era, a season full of symbolism for the Toffees. This is exactly the type of piece that disappears from circulation as collectors organize themselves and stock runs out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThere aren't many in this condition on the market, let's be honest. A \u003cstrong\u003e9\/10 condition with an intact ONE2ONE sponsor\u003c\/strong\u003e on a 1999-2000 shirt is not common. Most examples encountered have suffered twenty-five years of washes, haphazard storage, and handling. This one has clearly been cherished — and it shows. If you're looking for a strong piece for your \u003cstrong\u003eEverton\u003c\/strong\u003e collection or to complete a set of \u003cstrong\u003evintage Umbro\u003c\/strong\u003e shirts, the opportunity is here, concrete.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eFor More Information\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\/Everton_F.C.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eEverton FC - 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 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 Everton runs in your blood and the Umbro years resonate with you, this shirt is for you — it's up to you to decide if you let it slip away.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Everton","offers":[{"title":"XXL","offer_id":53976867897619,"sku":"311346","price":64.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_1999-00-EVERTON-FC-SHIRT-XXL-311346_1.jpg?v=1774898221","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/1999-00-everton-fc-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}