{"product_id":"1999-01-northern-ireland-shirt","title":"Northern Ireland 1999-2001 Patrick Home Shirt Vintage XL","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eNorthern Ireland 1999-2001 Patrick Shirt — The Healy Era Before the Green Renaissance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBetween 1999 and 2001, \u003cstrong\u003eNorthern Ireland\u003c\/strong\u003e went through a pivotal period in its football history: a team under reconstruction, missed qualifications, but an identity that never faded. This \u003cstrong\u003evintage Patrick home shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e perfectly embodies that — the pride of a small country that never gives up, sewn into the raw reality of 2000s football.\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 1999-2001\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e Northern Ireland\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit Manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Patrick\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not specified\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e LITTLE PULLS, SPOTS — authentic wear of a \u003cstrong\u003eworn vintage shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e, traces of time that give it all its character\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e XL\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;\"\u003eAt the very end of the 1990s, \u003cstrong\u003eNorthern Ireland\u003c\/strong\u003e was not a team that scared Europe's giants on paper — but on the pitch, it was a different story. The Northern Irish national team, involved in the Euro 2000 and then the 2002 World Cup qualifiers, played with tenacity. No global stars in the squad, but a warrior mentality that has never left this changing room since the glory days of George Best and Pat Jennings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIt was in this context that \u003cstrong\u003ePatrick\u003c\/strong\u003e supplied the national team with this shirt — a historic French kit manufacturer, too often underestimated in kit history, but one that dressed nations and clubs with a true visual identity. Wearing this shirt means wearing the history of a federation finding its footing, with players like \u003cstrong\u003eDavid Healy\u003c\/strong\u003e just beginning to emerge in the national team, or \u003cstrong\u003eIain Dowie\u003c\/strong\u003e ending his international career with the armband. A period of transition, full of meaning for any true collector.\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\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEuro 2000 Qualifiers — a tough group\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNorthern Ireland was drawn into a strong group for the Euro 2000 qualifiers, alongside Turkey and Germany. The results were not what they hoped for, but the team maintained its dignity on every pitch visited.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDavid Healy's National Team Debut\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDavid Healy\u003c\/strong\u003e, future record holder for goals in European qualifiers across all national teams, made his first appearances in the Northern Irish shirt during this period. A legend slowly being born, under this very crest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Patrick Period — a rare and sought-after collaboration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe association between the \u003cstrong\u003eIrish Football Association (IFA)\u003c\/strong\u003e and kit manufacturer \u003cstrong\u003ePatrick\u003c\/strong\u003e was short but iconic in the world of \u003cstrong\u003evintage football shirts\u003c\/strong\u003e. These kits are now difficult to find in good condition, making them particularly coveted by serious collectors.\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 isn't a souvenir bought at the stadium on a match night. It's a piece genuinely made to be worn — by a player, by a fan who truly cherished it — with the materials, finishes, and details of the era. No modern technology, no fitted cut designed for marketing: just football in its raw form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis shirt shows a \u003cstrong\u003econdition of 8\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e with some small pulls and slight stains — exactly what you'd expect from a piece that has lived. This isn't a defect; it's proof. The small imperfections are part of its authenticity, and they in no way detract from the overall quality of this piece for collection or wear.\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 XL shirts\u003c\/strong\u003e from 1999-2001 do not correspond to current standards. The cuts from this era are generally straighter, less fitted, with shoulders often more dropped than today. A vintage XL can very well correspond to a modern L depending on your body shape and how you want to wear it — fitted or oversized.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore ordering, take your measurements: shoulder-to-shoulder width, chest circumference, and back length. Compare them with the shirt's actual measurements if available in the store, or contact the seller directly. This is the only way to avoid unpleasant surprises with a \u003cstrong\u003ecollector's retro shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e 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;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eNorthern Ireland Patrick vintage shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e from 1999-2001 is a piece that ticks all the boxes for the serious collector. Firstly, its rarity: Patrick did not equip dozens of national teams, and the collaboration period with the IFA was short. Secondly, its history: this national team, often overlooked in the grand narratives of European football, embodies an authenticity and passion that many higher-rated teams in the transfer market lack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, this shirt is in remarkable shape for its age. The small imperfections mentioned are anecdotal and do not detract from the overall appearance of the piece. There aren't many in this condition on the market — well-preserved examples from this era and this kit manufacturer are increasingly rare. If you're looking for a \u003cstrong\u003erare vintage football shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e that will stand out in a collection or generate buzz in a connoisseur's locker room, you've come to the right place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eFurther Reading\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\/Northern_Ireland_national_football_team\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eNorthern Ireland national football team (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 Kits\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 Northern Ireland resonates with you — or if you just want a rare and well-preserved Patrick piece that will intrigue any collector who sees it — this shirt is for you. Grab it before it's gone.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"New in","offers":[{"title":"XL","offer_id":54028816843027,"sku":"372709","price":119.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_1999-01-NORTHERN-IRELAND-SHIRT-XL-372709_1.jpg?v=1775687345","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/1999-01-northern-ireland-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}