{"product_id":"1999-00-wigan-athletic-shirt","title":"Vintage Wigan Athletic Away Shirt Adidas 1999-2000","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eWigan Athletic 1999-2000 – The Adidas Away Kit from the JJB Era, when the Latics Dreamed Big\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn late 1999, \u003cstrong\u003eWigan Athletic\u003c\/strong\u003e was still playing in the third tier of English football, but the club sensed that something was changing. This \u003cstrong\u003e1999-2000 Adidas away kit\u003c\/strong\u003e sponsored by \u003cstrong\u003eJJB Sports\u003c\/strong\u003e is a direct testament to that pivotal era — before the rise, before the Premier League, when everything was yet to be built.\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 Wigan Athletic\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Away\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adidas\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e JJB Sports\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e PULLS, BUBBLES, LITTLE SPOTS – authentic wear of a worn vintage jersey\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;\"\u003eIn 1999-2000, \u003cstrong\u003eWigan Athletic\u003c\/strong\u003e played in the \u003cstrong\u003eFootball League Third Division\u003c\/strong\u003e, the fourth tier of English football. The club had been owned by Dave Whelan since 1995, and the businessman — a former Blackburn player injured in the 1960 FA Cup final — had a clear ambition: to take the Latics to the highest level. The presence of the sponsor \u003cstrong\u003eJJB Sports\u003c\/strong\u003e, the sports retailer founded by Whelan, perfectly illustrates this ambitious family project that was just beginning to take shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThat season, \u003cstrong\u003eWigan Athletic\u003c\/strong\u003e relied on a solid squad to try to play a leading role in the Third Division. The club was undergoing a complete rebuild, with active recruitment and modernized infrastructure — the \u003cstrong\u003eJJB Stadium\u003c\/strong\u003e, inaugurated in 1999, was then one of the most modern stadiums of its kind in England. Wearing this away kit meant representing a club in full transformation, about to begin an ascent that would prove historic.\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\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Inauguration of JJB Stadium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1999, Wigan opened its brand new stadium, the \u003cstrong\u003eJJB Stadium\u003c\/strong\u003e — renamed DW Stadium in 2009. A strong symbol of Dave Whelan's ambition, positioning the club as a future major player in English football, even from the lower divisions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Third Division, Latics' hunting ground\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe 1999-2000 season saw \u003cstrong\u003eWigan Athletic\u003c\/strong\u003e battle in an extremely competitive Third Division. Every away match in this kit was a battle, in stadiums where nothing was ever certain and where every positive result held immense value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Adidas Era at Wigan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe partnership with \u003cstrong\u003eAdidas\u003c\/strong\u003e at that time gave the Latics a visual credibility that few Third Division clubs could afford. The three stripes on a fourth-tier English jersey was a positive anomaly — a sign that this club did not see itself staying there for long.\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 a collector's item that has never left its packaging. It's a garment that existed for real — worn, washed, lived in. The \u003cstrong\u003eAdidas materials from the late 90s\u003c\/strong\u003e have a particular feel, specific finishes, and a construction that immediately distinguishes them from replicas of the time or modern reproductions. A trained eye instantly recognizes the difference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis jersey shows a condition of \u003cstrong\u003e7\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e with pulls, some bobbles, and slight stains — this is exactly what you would expect from an \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic vintage jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e 25 years old. It's not a flaw, it's proof. These traces tell us that this jersey had a life, that it went through locker rooms, stands, perhaps some bus trips in the north of England. The wear is part of the history.\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 Adidas jerseys from the 90s-2000s\u003c\/strong\u003e consistently run smaller than modern standards. An XXL from 1999 often corresponds to a current L, sometimes even an M depending on the cut. Body shapes were different then, and cuts were much more fitted than today. Never rely solely on the label — a vintage XXL is still an XXL from another era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore buying, measure a jersey you already wear and find well-fitting: take the shoulder-to-shoulder width and the total length. Compare these measurements with those indicated in the product sheet or ask for them directly. This is the only way to avoid unpleasant surprises and ensure that this \u003cstrong\u003ecollector's Wigan Athletic jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e truly fits you.\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;\"\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003eWigan Athletic 1999-2000 away kit signed by Adidas\u003c\/strong\u003e is a piece that ticks all the boxes of smart collecting. Firstly, because Wigan Athletic is one of the clubs with the most romantic trajectory in English football — from the Third Division to the Premier League, then the \u003cstrong\u003e2013 FA Cup victory\u003c\/strong\u003e against Manchester City, one of the most improbable results in the history of the competition. Owning a jersey from the early years of this project is holding the genesis of a unique adventure in your hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eSecondly, \u003cstrong\u003eAdidas away kits for Wigan Athletic from this era\u003c\/strong\u003e are rare on the market — Third Division clubs did not produce in large quantities, and away kits even less so than home kits. There aren't many circulating in this condition, with this 7\/10 rating that allows it to be displayed or worn without shame. This is the sweet spot of the \u003cstrong\u003evintage English football jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e: authentic, rare, affordable, and carrying a real story.\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\/Wigan_Athletic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eWigan Athletic – 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 jerseys\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 collect English football jerseys from the lower leagues of the 90s, this one clearly deserves its place — it's a rare page of a story that ended beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wigan Athletic","offers":[{"title":"XXL","offer_id":54011616526611,"sku":"354023","price":99.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_1999-00-WIGAN-ATHLETIC-SHIRT-XXL-354023_1.jpg?v=1775491704","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/1999-00-wigan-athletic-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}