{"product_id":"1999-00-manchester-city-goalkeeper-shirt","title":"Manchester City Goalkeeper Jersey 1999-00 Le Coq Sportif vintage","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eManchester City 1999-00 — The Le Coq Sportif goalkeeper jersey sponsored by EIDOS, when the Citizens were fighting for survival in the Premier League\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThe 1999-2000 season saw Manchester City return to the \u003cstrong\u003ePremier League\u003c\/strong\u003e after a two-year absence, with their goalkeeper wearing a \u003cstrong\u003eLe Coq Sportif jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e sponsored by EIDOS — the video game publisher that then adorned the Maine Road goalposts. A rare \u003cstrong\u003evintage goalkeeper jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e from a pivotal era for the club, before everything changed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eJersey 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 Manchester City\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Goalkeeper\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Le Coq Sportif\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e EIDOS\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e PULLS - authentic wear of a worn vintage jersey\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 jersey represents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eThe 1999-2000 season marked the grand return of \u003cstrong\u003eManchester City to the Premier League\u003c\/strong\u003e after two seasons in the second division — a period that Citizens fans don't want to dwell on too long. The club had just been promoted as First Division champions and arrived at the top flight with clear ambitions: to establish themselves, make their mark, and never drop down again. \u003cstrong\u003eMaine Road\u003c\/strong\u003e was back in the elite, and this goalkeeper jersey is a direct testament to that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn City's goal that season was \u003cstrong\u003eNicky Weaver\u003c\/strong\u003e — the young English goalkeeper, who had an outstanding previous season during the promotion, and who made the decisive save in the play-off semi-final against Wigan at Wembley. In front of him, players like \u003cstrong\u003eShaun Goater\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ePaul Dickov\u003c\/strong\u003e led the attack, while Joe Royle was the manager. City wanted to prove that their return to the Premier League wouldn't be a fleeting visit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eMoments etched in this jersey\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReturn to Maine Road in the Premier League\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAfter two seasons in hell — including one in the English third division — Manchester City returned to the top flight in 1999-2000. This goalkeeper jersey was worn during that historic return season, the one fans awaited with a mix of impatience and anxiety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNicky Weaver between the posts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe man who had thrilled Maine Road during the previous season's play-offs was back in goal. This \u003cstrong\u003eLe Coq Sportif goalkeeper jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is from his generation, featuring his saves, his dives under the floodlights of the rediscovered Premier League.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEIDOS on the chest of City's goalkeepers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe sponsor \u003cstrong\u003eEIDOS Interactive\u003c\/strong\u003e — the British publisher famous for Tomb Raider and Championship Manager — adorned Manchester City's jerseys during this period. A typical partnership of the late 90s, which anchors this jersey in a culturally specific era, far beyond just football.\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 nothing like a store replica. The materials are different, the cut is different, and most importantly — the piece has a real history behind it. An authentic from this era is an item made to be worn on a field or in the stands by someone who lived and breathed football, not to be displayed in a shopping mall showcase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one is rated \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 with pulls\u003c\/strong\u003e — which, in the world of \u003cstrong\u003evintage collector jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a perfectly honest and sought-after condition. The pulls testify to real use, a life lived. This isn't a hidden flaw: it's proof that this jersey hasn't spent twenty-five years in plastic, and that gives it an authenticity that reproductions can never copy.\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 jerseys from the 90s-2000s\u003c\/strong\u003e are cut differently from current standards. A size L from that era generally corresponds to a modern M in terms of fit — the cuts were more fitted, the sleeves shorter, and the materials less stretchy than today. Don't rely on the letter on the label as you would for a current jersey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore ordering, measure your chest flat and compare it with the actual dimensions of the jersey. If you are between two sizes, always opt for the larger one — a slightly loose vintage jersey always works. A jersey that's too small is unforgiving and can damage the item. If in doubt, contact us directly: we're here to help.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eWhy you should have it in your collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003eManchester City Le Coq Sportif 1999-2000 goalkeeper jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is a piece you won't find circulating every day. Goalkeeper kits from this era are among the rarest references in \u003cstrong\u003evintage English football\u003c\/strong\u003e — goalkeeper jerseys are always produced in smaller quantities than outfield kits, and they fall into collectors' hands even less often. Add to that the EIDOS sponsor, iconic of 90s British pop culture, and you have a doubly significant piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn 8\/10 condition with pulls, this jersey is in a state that many collectors dream of finding. There aren't many in this condition still lingering in flea markets or on resale sites — and even fewer that are authenticated, honestly described, and immediately available. This is exactly the kind of piece that sells quickly and that you regret letting slip away.\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 - Kit 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 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 you're building a serious collection around \u003cstrong\u003e90s English football\u003c\/strong\u003e or the history of Manchester City, this Le Coq Sportif 1999-2000 goalkeeper jersey clearly belongs in it — it's up to you to decide if you'll let it go to someone else.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Manchester City","offers":[{"title":"L","offer_id":53941079245075,"sku":"325360","price":199.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_1999-00-MANCHESTER-CITY-GOALKEEPER-SHIRT-L-325360_1.jpg?v=1774761480","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/1999-00-manchester-city-goalkeeper-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}