{"product_id":"2001-02-middlesbrough-shirt","title":"Middlesbrough 2001-02 Home Errea BTCELLNET Vintage Shirt XXL","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eMiddlesbrough 2001-02 – The Errea Shirt from the great Robson era, size XXL\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn 2001-02, \u003cstrong\u003eMiddlesbrough FC\u003c\/strong\u003e was a well-oiled machine under Steve McClaren, with a squad built to challenge the \u003cstrong\u003ePremier League\u003c\/strong\u003e and seek trophies. This \u003cstrong\u003eErrea home shirt sponsored by BTCELLNET\u003c\/strong\u003e, in size XXL and rated 9\/10, is a direct witness to this pivotal period in the history of the Teesside club.\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 Middlesbrough FC\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit Manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Errea\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e BTCELLNET\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e SPONSOR: BTCELLNET – authentic wear of a worn vintage shirt, in exceptional condition for its age\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\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eThe 2001-02 season marked a turning point for \u003cstrong\u003eMiddlesbrough\u003c\/strong\u003e. Bryan Robson had just handed over to \u003cstrong\u003eSteve McClaren\u003c\/strong\u003e, who arrived straight from the Manchester United staff where he had helped build the Red Devils' dominance. The Riverside Stadium club was entering a new era, with clearly stated ambitions: to establish itself permanently in the top half of the \u003cstrong\u003ePremier League\u003c\/strong\u003e table and to win cup titles. This shirt is the symbol of that ambitious transition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eOn the field, the squad was not short on character. \u003cstrong\u003eGareth Southgate\u003c\/strong\u003e, emblematic captain and defensive pillar, wore the armband with authority. \u003cstrong\u003ePaul Ince\u003c\/strong\u003e, a combative midfielder with an impressive track record, brought his elite experience. Up front, \u003cstrong\u003eAlen Boksic\u003c\/strong\u003e still had the legs to cause trouble, even if injuries were starting to accumulate. And then there was \u003cstrong\u003eSzilard Nemeth\u003c\/strong\u003e, the discreet Slovak who could pull a goal out of nowhere. A team with character, experience, and a collective that was beginning to take shape under McClaren.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eMoments etched into this shirt\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMcClaren takes the helm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSteve McClaren took over Middlesbrough in June 2001, after a turbulent decade under Bryan Robson. This marked the beginning of a more structured, more European-minded playing project, which would bear fruit in the following seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBTCELLNET sponsor, a bygone telecom era\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBT Cellnet\u003c\/strong\u003e — rebranded O2 a few months later — was one of the major British mobile operators of the time. Seeing this logo on the chest of a football shirt takes you back to a specific moment in sports capitalism of the 2000s, when telecoms invaded Premier League pitches. A detail that dates the shirt better than any label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eErrea on English pitches – a counter-current kit manufacturer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIn a landscape dominated by Nike, Adidas, and Umbro, \u003cstrong\u003eErrea\u003c\/strong\u003e held its own with meticulous designs and recognized Italian craftsmanship. Seeing them kit out a Premier League club like Middlesbrough is rare in collections of \u003cstrong\u003eEnglish vintage shirts\u003c\/strong\u003e. This combination of Errea + English club is highly sought after by serious collectors today.\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\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eAn \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic vintage shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e is not a copy or a re-edition. It is the original piece, produced at the time to be worn — whether by players or fans who could afford the real version. The finishes, the fabrics, the inside labels: everything is from the era, nothing has been redone. This is what makes a serious collector's item valuable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eMiddlesbrough 2001-02 shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e rated 9\/10 is in a condition that is a pleasure to behold. No major fading, the BTCELLNET flocking is intact, and the cut retains its original shape. For a shirt that is nearly 25 years old, this is truly exceptional. The kind of piece you can display or wear without reservation.\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\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eSizes of \u003cstrong\u003evintage football shirts\u003c\/strong\u003e do not follow current standards. An XXL from the 2000s often corresponds to a modern L or even M depending on the kit manufacturer. The cuts were more fitted, less oversized, and the body types of the time were not calibrated for the streetwear comfort we expect today. This is not a generality — it is an almost systematic reality for pieces of this generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore ordering, grab a tape measure and measure your chest circumference and the back length of your favorite current shirt. Compare with the actual measurements of the piece if available, or contact us directly. Two minutes of checking is better than a complicated return on a collector's item.\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\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMiddlesbrough vintage shirts\u003c\/strong\u003e are already rare in themselves — the club does not have the global visibility of English giants, which makes each original piece all the more valuable in the \u003cstrong\u003eretro football\u003c\/strong\u003e market. But an Errea shirt from this period, with the BTCELLNET sponsor in good condition, is a rarity within a rarity. Italian kit manufacturers like Errea only supplied English clubs for short periods, which makes these pieces particularly difficult to find today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eAnd in 9\/10 condition? There really aren't many floating around in this state on the market. Most of the examples you come across have taken a beating: fading, cracked sponsor, tired seams. Here, you're dealing with a piece that has been carefully preserved and shows it. For a collector who wants something solid, authentic, and accurately dated — this is exactly the kind of shirt to secure before it's gone.\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\/Middlesbrough_F.C.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eMiddlesbrough FC – 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 – Shirt 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're building a collection of rare English shirts from the 2000s, this Middlesbrough Errea 2001-02 ticks all the boxes — and it won't wait long.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Middlesbrough","offers":[{"title":"XXL","offer_id":54010176110867,"sku":"358090","price":139.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"XL","offer_id":54010176143635,"sku":"348454","price":139.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"M","offer_id":54010176176403,"sku":"320816","price":99.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2001-02-MIDDLESBROUGH-SHIRT-XXL-358090_1.jpg?v=1775428599","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2001-02-middlesbrough-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}