{"product_id":"2001-02-borussia-monchengladbach-shirt","title":"Borussia Mönchengladbach Away Shirt Reebok 2001-02 Vintage","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eBorussia Mönchengladbach Away Shirt 2001-02 — Reebok \u0026amp; BELINEA, a Pivotal Era for the Fohlenelf\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn the early 2000s, the \u003cstrong\u003eBundesliga\u003c\/strong\u003e was undergoing a major transformation, and \u003cstrong\u003eBorussia Mönchengladbach\u003c\/strong\u003e was navigating one of the most complex periods in its recent history — far from the European heights of the 70s, but with an intact identity and a loyal fanbase. This \u003cstrong\u003eReebok away shirt from the 2001-02 season\u003c\/strong\u003e, sponsored by BELINEA, is exactly that: an authentic relic of a time when the Fohlenelf was trying to rebuild, in size \u003cstrong\u003e2XL\u003c\/strong\u003e, for collectors who truly understand what this club represents.\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 2001-2002\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e Borussia Mönchengladbach\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Away\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit Manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reebok\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e BELINEA\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e SLIGHTLY USED PRINTINGS, LITTLE PULLS, STAIN — authentic wear of a worn vintage jersey, real signs of life that bear witness to its history.\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;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2001-02 Bundesliga season\u003c\/strong\u003e was a transitional season for Mönchengladbach. The club was then in the mid-table of the German championship, far from its glorious European campaigns but with one of the most loyal fan bases in Germany. \u003cstrong\u003eBorussia-Park\u003c\/strong\u003e was not yet built — the club was still playing at the Bökelbergstadion, one of the oldest and most mythical stadiums in German football, before its demolition in 2004. Wearing this shirt is having a direct link to that era and that disappeared stadium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eRegarding the squad, the club then relied on players like \u003cstrong\u003eJochen Balke\u003c\/strong\u003e, Marco Engelhardt or \u003cstrong\u003eMarcelo Pletsch\u003c\/strong\u003e to try and stabilize results. Coach Hans Meyer, a respected figure in German football, tried to instill his style in a rebuilding team. The atmosphere at the Bökelbergstadion remained electric despite sporting difficulties — the Gladbach public has a reputation for unconditional support that commands respect throughout the \u003cstrong\u003eBundesliga\u003c\/strong\u003e.\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\u003eThe Bökelbergstadion, last seasons of a temple\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 2001-02, the mythical \u003cstrong\u003eBökelbergstadion\u003c\/strong\u003e was living its last great seasons before the transition to Borussia-Park, inaugurated in 2004. This away shirt was worn in opposing stadiums across Germany as this historic setting approached its end — a page of German football was turning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReebok and German football of the early 2000s\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe partnership between \u003cstrong\u003eReebok\u003c\/strong\u003e and Mönchengladbach at that time is itself a collector's curiosity. The American brand equipped the Fohlenelf in a period when Nike and Adidas were already dominating the market — a \u003cstrong\u003eReebok Bundesliga jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e from that era is rare, and serious collectors know it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBELINEA, the sponsor that tells a story of an era\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBELINEA, a German brand of computer monitors sponsoring the club at this precise moment, is a perfect time marker: the early 2000s, the boom in consumer computing, and a German club rooted in its industrial territory. This \u003cstrong\u003evintage BELINEA sponsor\u003c\/strong\u003e on the chest of the shirt alone tells the entire economic and cultural context of the era.\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 not a sanitized museum piece. It is a piece that has lived, that has been worn — by a player, a supporter, a staff member — and that bears the marks of that life. The finishes, the materials, the cut, the flocking: everything conforms to what was actually produced and used at that time, without the compromises of replicas or modern reissues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis shirt is rated \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e, with slightly worn prints, a few small pulls on the fabric, and a slight stain. It is precisely these imperfections that certify its authenticity and history. A jersey straight out of packaging in 2024 would be suspect — this one clearly existed, and that's what we look for in an \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic vintage football shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e.\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 jersey sizes from the early 2000s\u003c\/strong\u003e do not correspond to current standards. A 2XL from 2001-02 generally fits like a modern XL, sometimes even a large L depending on the cuts and manufacturers. Reebok in particular had quite fitted cuts for the time, even on large sizes — do not assume your usual size without checking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore confirming your order, measure your shoulder width and chest circumference, then compare with the flat measurements of the jersey that we provide. This is the only reliable way to avoid unpleasant surprises with a \u003cstrong\u003evintage 2XL jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e of this generation. If in doubt, do not hesitate to contact us directly — we are here for that.\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\u003eBorussia Mönchengladbach away shirt from the 2001-02 season made by Reebok\u003c\/strong\u003e is a piece you don't come across every day. Reebok has not equipped any major European club for years, and productions from that era for the Bundesliga are increasingly difficult to find in good condition. The BELINEA sponsor, long gone from the commercial landscape, further reinforces the unique and dated character of this piece for any serious collector of \u003cstrong\u003eGerman retro football shirts\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eAt 8\/10, this shirt is in honest and very good condition for its age — more than twenty years of life, and it's doing quite well. The slight wear is there, real, but nothing that disfigures the piece. \u003cstrong\u003eThere aren't many in this condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the BELINEA flocking still legible and the Reebok fabric structure still intact. If the Fohlenelf is part of your football DNA or if you are building a serious collection of \u003cstrong\u003evintage Bundesliga shirts\u003c\/strong\u003e, this 2001-02 season clearly deserves a place on your shelves.\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\/Borussia_Monchengladbach\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eBorussia Mönchengladbach - 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.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 are a fan of the Fohlenelf or simply curious about this pivotal era of German football, this shirt has a real story to tell — it's up to you to decide if it continues in your collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Borussia Monchengladbach","offers":[{"title":"2XL","offer_id":54008895176979,"sku":"316577","price":89.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"XL","offer_id":54008895209747,"sku":"370773","price":79.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2001-02-BORUSSIA-MONCHENGLADBACH-SHIRT-2XL-316577_1.jpg?v=1775341935","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2001-02-borussia-monchengladbach-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}