{"product_id":"2001-02-fk-jablonec-rejlek-shirt","title":"FK Jablonec 2001-02 Away Puma REJLEK Vintage Shirt","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eFK Jablonec 2001-02 Away Puma Shirt — The REJLEK flocking, a unique Bohemian piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e2001-02 season, Czech Republic, first league — \u003cstrong\u003eFK Jablonec nad Nisou\u003c\/strong\u003e is fighting for its life in the Czech football elite with this \u003cstrong\u003ePuma away shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e that you see before you. What makes it truly unique? The \u003cstrong\u003eREJLEK\u003c\/strong\u003e flocking printed on the back — an authentic player's name on a \u003cstrong\u003evintage Czech club shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e is an absolute rarity on the collector's market.\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 FK Jablonec nad Nisou (Czech Republic)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Away\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Puma\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlocking:\u003c\/strong\u003e REJLEK\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e SINGULAR PULL - authentic wear of a worn vintage shirt\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;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFK Jablonec nad Nisou\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of those Central European clubs that deserve far more attention than they receive in football discussions outside their country. Based in the city of Jablonec, in northern Bohemia, on the border with Germany and Poland, the club plays in the \u003cstrong\u003eGambrinus liga\u003c\/strong\u003e — the Czech first division — and has been fighting for years to exist in the shadow of giants Sparta Prague or rival Slavia Prague. In 2001-02, the club sought to establish itself permanently in the upper part of the championship, an ambition shared by an entire industrial region proud of its football.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eAt that time, Czech football was undergoing a post-Euro 96 transition, with a generation of local players making the provincial clubs famous. \u003cstrong\u003eJablonec\u003c\/strong\u003e is not a club of international stars, but that is precisely where its charm lies: players who fight for their colors, for their city, with an intensity not found in the major European showcases. The \u003cstrong\u003eREJLEK\u003c\/strong\u003e flocking on the back of this shirt embodies precisely this spirit — a local player, anonymous to Europe, legendary to his supporters.\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\u003eThe Gambrinus liga 2001-02: the midfield battle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Czech championship this season was dominated by the usual heavyweights, but medium-sized clubs like Jablonec snatched every point with fighting energy. It was in these competitive matches, often away in Czech provincial stadiums, that this \u003cstrong\u003eaway shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e was certainly worn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePuma kit supplier for Czech clubs in the 2000s\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAt the turn of the 2000s, \u003cstrong\u003ePuma\u003c\/strong\u003e was very active in the Central and Eastern European equipment market, dressing dozens of first and second division clubs. These contracts produced jerseys with a sober and functional design, with a manufacturing quality that ages remarkably well — proof of this is this specimen still in \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e more than twenty years later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe REJLEK flocking: authenticity made fabric\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nHaving a player flocking on a \u003cstrong\u003evintage Czech club shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e from this period is frankly rare. The vast majority of Eastern European club shirts from that era circulate without number or name, making this REJLEK particularly valuable for any serious collector of \u003cstrong\u003eCentral European football\u003c\/strong\u003e.\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 is what was actually distributed to players or sold in official stores at the time — not a reproduction manufactured afterwards to fuel the nostalgic market. The cut, materials, internal finishes, original labels: everything speaks of a manufacturing designed for the field or the stands, not for a souvenir display. This is what makes all the difference between owning a retro fashion item and holding a true \u003cstrong\u003edocument of football history\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003ePuma FK Jablonec 2001-02 shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e falls exactly into this category. The 8\/10 condition with a singular pull — a single localized fabric snag — reveals a shirt that has lived, that has been worn or washed, that has passed through two decades without being hidden under cellophane in an attic. This is the authentic wear of an object that has had a real footballing life, and that is precisely what gives it its character.\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 sizes from the 2000s\u003c\/strong\u003e do not correspond to current standards — an XL from 2001 is often closer to a modern L, or even an M depending on cuts and manufacturers. Puma, at that time, manufactured shirts with relatively fitted cuts compared to the loose cuts we know today in football. Never rely solely on the label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore buying, take your actual measurements: chest circumference and length from shoulder to hem. Compare with the measurement chart provided on the product page. A well-fitting vintage shirt is infinitely more flattering to wear than a too-large, baggy shirt — and for an item of this rarity, the fit should be perfect.\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\u003eVintage Czech club shirts\u003c\/strong\u003e are among the great unknown gems of the European collector's market. While everyone is fighting over Serie A or Premier League shirts from the 90s, Central European pieces from that era remain accessible — but for how long? A \u003cstrong\u003eFK Jablonec Puma 2001-02 shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e with player flocking is the kind of item that disappears from radar and never reappears. The market for \u003cstrong\u003evintage Eastern European shirts\u003c\/strong\u003e is starting to attract serious discerning collectors, and prices will follow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn 8\/10 condition with only one singular pull, this shirt is in frankly honest condition for its age. There aren't many in this condition on the market — the vast majority of Czech club shirts from this period that we see for sale are much more damaged, faded, or missing their original labels. This one has held up. It's the kind of piece you buy now before regretting it in six months.\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\/FK_Jablonec\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eFK Jablonec - 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 Czech club shirt from the 2000s with player flocking and Puma manufacturer, in solid condition — this is the kind of rare find you don't let pass twice. It's your turn.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Other European Clubs","offers":[{"title":"XL","offer_id":54012069675283,"sku":"370592","price":39.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2001-02-FK-JABLONEC-REJLEK-SHIRT-XL-370592_1.jpg?v=1775502382","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2001-02-fk-jablonec-rejlek-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}