{"product_id":"2001-02-newcastle-unted-shirt","title":"Newcastle United 2001-02 Adidas Home Vintage Shirt XL","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eNewcastle United 2001-02 Adidas Home Shirt — The Shearer Era at the Top of the Premier League\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThe 2001-02 season saw \u003cstrong\u003eNewcastle United\u003c\/strong\u003e on fire. Bobby Robson had resurrected an entire club, St James' Park vibrated with every \u003cstrong\u003ePremier League\u003c\/strong\u003e match, and this \u003cstrong\u003eAdidas home shirt sponsored by NTL\u003c\/strong\u003e is a direct witness to that rebirth. An XL in 8\/10 condition — it's rare, clean, and authentic.\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 Newcastle United\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adidas\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e NTL\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e XL\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e NTL sponsor clearly visible — authentic wear and tear from a \u003cstrong\u003eworn vintage shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e, signs of time that give it its collector's character\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 2001-02 season is one of the most beautiful recent chapters in the history of the \u003cstrong\u003eMagpies\u003c\/strong\u003e. Under the leadership of Sir \u003cstrong\u003eBobby Robson\u003c\/strong\u003e, Newcastle United finished in a magnificent \u003cstrong\u003e4th place in the Premier League\u003c\/strong\u003e, thus securing direct qualification for the \u003cstrong\u003eChampions League\u003c\/strong\u003e. The club returned to European elite football after years of struggle, and an entire region, the whole North-East of England, held its breath. St James' Park, with 52,000 roaring souls, had never seemed so alive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eOn the pitch, it was a team both solid and flamboyant. \u003cstrong\u003eAlan Shearer\u003c\/strong\u003e, an absolute legend of the club and the Premier League, was still there, captain, leader, unshakeable. Alongside him, \u003cstrong\u003eCraig Bellamy\u003c\/strong\u003e arrived and brought a speed and tenacity that troubled all English defenses. \u003cstrong\u003eLaurent Robert\u003c\/strong\u003e on the left wing bewildered full-backs with his runs. And in defense, \u003cstrong\u003eShay Given\u003c\/strong\u003e in goal, solid as a rock, season after season. A squad built to inspire dreams, and it delivered.\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\u003eThe Return to the Champions League\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe 4th place finish at the end of the season sent Newcastle to the \u003cstrong\u003eChampions League group stage\u003c\/strong\u003e the following season — this result was directly built on the foundations laid in 2001-02. For a club of this size, in this working-class city in the North of England, it's a victory in itself, almost as strong as a title.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShearer, Always Shearer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 2001-02, \u003cstrong\u003eAlan Shearer\u003c\/strong\u003e continued to rack up goals with the consistency that commanded respect. The man refused more prestigious clubs to remain loyal to Newcastle — this shirt is also a symbol of that absolute loyalty, of an era when footballers still had a club soul.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe NTL Sponsor, a Bygone Era\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNTL\u003c\/strong\u003e, a British cable and telecom operator, is one of those emblematic sponsors of the 2000s that no longer exist in that form today. Seeing it flocked on this shirt is a strong time marker — a true \u003cstrong\u003evintage 2000s collector's shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e with all the authenticity 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;\"\u003eAn \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic vintage shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e is not the same as a replica from stock. It's a shirt that has lived — whether in a stadium, on a sofa during a televised match, or in a closet for twenty years. The material, the cut, the Adidas finishes of the time: all of that cannot be reproduced identically. Manufacturing technologies have changed, cuts have evolved. What you hold in your hands is an object from the past, period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one shows an \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e — which, in the world of \u003cstrong\u003evintage football shirts\u003c\/strong\u003e, is frankly honest and even flattering for a shirt over twenty years old. The NTL sponsor is legible and present. No tears, no holes, no extreme fading. It's the kind of piece you can put in a display case as much as you can still 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\u003eAdidas sizes from the early 2000s\u003c\/strong\u003e do not correspond to current standards. A vintage XL often runs around a modern L, or even an M-L depending on body type. Cuts were more fitted, drapes different. Never order a vintage shirt based solely on your usual size — that would be a classic mistake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThe right method: take a tape measure, measure your shoulder width and chest circumference, then compare with the actual measurements of the shirt. Don't hesitate to contact us if you want the exact dimensions of this piece before validating your order — we're here for that and we prefer that you receive a shirt that really fits you.\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\u003eNewcastle United 2001-02 Adidas shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e is a piece that ticks all the boxes for the serious collector. A memorable season, a team with big names, an iconic equipment manufacturer, and a sponsor that anchors the shirt in its era with surgical precision. More than twenty years later, shirts from this period are rare in good condition. Production was not infinite, and many ended up damaged, lost, or forgotten in an attic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, this XL is one of the examples that have withstood the test of time well. There aren't many in this condition on the market right now — and when they go, they go. This is not a sales pitch, it's just the reality of the \u003cstrong\u003evintage collector football shirt market\u003c\/strong\u003e. If you're a fan of the Magpies or simply of the Premier League of the 2000s, this shirt has a natural place in a respectable collection.\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\/Newcastle_United_F.C.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eNewcastle United F.C. - 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 Shirts\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 the 2001-02 season and Bobby Robson's Magpies have a place in your fan memory, this shirt has a place in your collection. Simple as that.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"New in","offers":[{"title":"XL","offer_id":54028816777491,"sku":"372731","price":129.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2001-02-NEWCASTLE-UNTED-SHIRT-XL-372731_1.jpg?v=1775687341","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2001-02-newcastle-unted-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}