{"product_id":"2001-02-blackburn-rovers-shirt","title":"Blackburn Rovers Away Kappa 2001-02 Vintage Shirt 9\/10","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eBlackburn Rovers 2001-02 — The Kappa Away Shirt from the Ewood Park Reclamation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThe 2001-02 season saw \u003cstrong\u003eBlackburn Rovers\u003c\/strong\u003e on their way back to the English top flight after years of post-title turbulence. This \u003cstrong\u003eKappa away shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e with its \u003cstrong\u003eTIME\u003c\/strong\u003e sponsor perfectly embodies that pivotal period — an ambitious club, supporters who still believed wholeheartedly, an identity forged in the sweat of Premier League pitches.\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 2001-02\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blackburn Rovers\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Away\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kappa\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e TIME\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e SPONSOR: TIME — authentic wear of a worn vintage shirt, with all the patina that entails\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 Shirt Represents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eIn 2001-02, \u003cstrong\u003eBlackburn Rovers\u003c\/strong\u003e played in the \u003cstrong\u003ePremier League\u003c\/strong\u003e under the guidance of Graeme Souness, a manager who never minced his words. The Lancashire club was trying to regain the heights it had reached with its \u003cstrong\u003e1994-95 English championship title\u003c\/strong\u003e, a legendary season etched in the memory of every English football fan. That season, the Rovers fought to stay at the top of the Premier League, with a competitive dressing room and a strong identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis squad included players who thrilled the crowds at \u003cstrong\u003eEwood Park\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cstrong\u003eAndy Cole\u003c\/strong\u003e, who arrived to bolster the attacking sector, brought his experience as a world-class goalscorer. \u003cstrong\u003eDamien Duff\u003c\/strong\u003e at that time was a dazzling winger who delighted supporters and began to make a name for himself far beyond the borders of Lancashire. \u003cstrong\u003eGarry Flitcroft\u003c\/strong\u003e held the midfield with the rigor of a true stalwart, and \u003cstrong\u003eBrad Friedel\u003c\/strong\u003e in goal was simply one of the most reliable goalkeepers in the league. A team with character, individual talent, and clear ambition.\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\u003eAndy Cole Finds His Form Again\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nArriving at Blackburn after his glorious years at Manchester United and Newcastle, Cole regained consistency in Lancashire. To see a player of his caliber wear this Kappa away shirt is to hold a piece of Premier League history from the 2000s in your hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDamien Duff, the Explosion Before Chelsea\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe 2001-02 season was one of Duff's last at Blackburn before his sensational transfer to Chelsea. At that time, he was already considered one of the most exciting wingers in the Premier League — quick, unpredictable, capable of creating something out of nothing on any away pitch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrad Friedel's Solidity Between the Posts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDuring this period, Friedel delivered some of the best performances of his career with the Rovers, racking up clean sheets and decisive saves. A goalkeeper who largely deserves his place in the club's legend, and whose performances often saved valuable points away from Ewood Park — precisely during away matches.\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 fundamentally different from a simple supporter's replica. The cut is more fitted, the finishes more refined, the materials more technical — because these jerseys were designed to be worn by professional players on a field, not just to be sold in stores. \u003cstrong\u003eKappa\u003c\/strong\u003e at that time produced kits with a real visual identity and manufacturing quality that collectors immediately recognize.\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 jersey over twenty years old. The \u003cstrong\u003eTIME\u003c\/strong\u003e sponsor is present and legible. At this level of preservation, we are talking about a piece that has stood the test of time without taking any knocks — this is exactly what you look for when you want a quality \u003cstrong\u003evintage collector's jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e, not a faded item that has obviously lived in a damp drawer since 2003.\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;\"\u003eThis is the point many new collectors miss: \u003cstrong\u003evintage sizes from the 2000s are consistently smaller than modern standards\u003c\/strong\u003e. A 2001 M often corresponds to a current S, sometimes even an XS depending on the brand and country of manufacture. Never rely solely on the label when ordering, especially if you usually wear modern L or M.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore buying, get your tape measure and compare the actual measurements of the jersey with a t-shirt you wear often and that fits you well flat. \u003cstrong\u003eMeasure the flat chest width, the total length, and the shoulder-to-shoulder width\u003c\/strong\u003e — these are the three key dimensions for a football jersey. If you have any doubts, do not hesitate to contact us directly for the exact measurements of this piece.\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;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlackburn Rovers\u003c\/strong\u003e remains one of the most underrepresented clubs in vintage jersey collections, even though its history is fascinating. English champions in 1995, League Cup winners, a club founded in 1875 — there is a real historical richness behind the crest. And precisely because the Rovers are less \"mainstream\" than a United or an Arsenal, \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic jerseys from this era have become rare on the market\u003c\/strong\u003e. Serious collectors know this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThere aren't many in this condition. A \u003cstrong\u003e2001-02 Kappa away shirt in 9\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e with the TIME sponsor intact is the kind of piece that sells quickly when true connoisseurs come across it. If you are building a collection of 2000s English football or are simply a Rovers fan, this is clearly an opportunity not to be missed. This shirt won't come around twice.\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 - 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;\"\u003eA Premier League jersey from the early 2000s, an iconic equipment supplier, an almost irreproachable condition — if you're here to build a real collection, you know what you need to do.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blackburn Rovers","offers":[{"title":"M","offer_id":54010076266771,"sku":"367832","price":89.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2001-02-BLACKBURN-ROVERS-SHIRT-M-367832_4.jpg?v=1775420781","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2001-02-blackburn-rovers-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}