{"product_id":"2001-03-bradford-city-shirt","title":"Bradford City Home Shirt 2001-03 Official JCT600 Vintage","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eBradford City 2001-03 Shirt – When the Bantams Fought for Premier League Survival\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn 2001, \u003cstrong\u003eBradford City\u003c\/strong\u003e had just endured two roller-coaster seasons in the \u003cstrong\u003ePremier League\u003c\/strong\u003e, barely staying up before dropping back into the Championship. This \u003cstrong\u003eBradford City 2001-03 home shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e with the \u003cstrong\u003eJCT600\u003c\/strong\u003e sponsor is a direct witness to a pivotal period in the club's history – perhaps not the most glorious on paper, but one of the most human and visceral.\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 2001-2003\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bradford City AFC\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit Manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Official\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e JCT600\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e LITTLE PULLS – slight fabric snags, authentic wear of a vintage worn shirt, not a display shirt that was never out of its bag\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;\"\u003eBetween 2001 and 2003, \u003cstrong\u003eBradford City\u003c\/strong\u003e was going through one of the most turbulent periods in its recent history. After two incredible seasons in the \u003cstrong\u003ePremier League\u003c\/strong\u003e (1999-2001), the club was relegated back to the Championship – then called Division One – and also faced \u003cstrong\u003esevere financial difficulties\u003c\/strong\u003e that threatened the club's very existence. This shirt is from a team that was fighting on all fronts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eAt Valley Parade, the big-match crowd continued to support their Bantams despite relegation and adversity. Players like \u003cstrong\u003eAshley Ward\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eGunnar Halle\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eJamie Lawrence\u003c\/strong\u003e embodied this era of resistance, of guys who gave their all without the glamour of the glory years. This isn't the era of superstars – it's the era of soldiers.\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\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePremier League Relegation in 2001\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter pulling off the feat of staying up in 2000 thanks to a crazy final day, Bradford couldn't repeat the miracle twice. The 2000-01 season ended in relegation to the Championship, and this shirt is a direct witness to that – the one worn when they had to bounce back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Club's Financial Crisis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 2002, Bradford City went into administration, a dramatic situation for a club that had tasted England's elite. Supporters rallied like never before; Valley Parade stood strong despite everything – this shirt carries that collective resilience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eValley Parade, a Fortress of Northern England\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn these difficult years, every home match felt like a statement of intent. \u003cstrong\u003eValley Parade stadium\u003c\/strong\u003e and its loyal supporters represented exactly what authentic English provincial football is all about – far from the spotlights, but never short of passion.\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 like this isn't mass-produced merchandise for tourists. It's a shirt from that era, made to be worn by real fans in real stands – the materials, the finishes, the labels, everything speaks of a bygone era when football wasn't yet fully absorbed by the lifestyle industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one is in \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e condition with some light fabric snags – the famous \"little pulls\" every collector knows. Nothing that damages the shirt's structure, nothing that jumps out when worn. It's the mark of time, the honesty of a \u003cstrong\u003evintage collector's shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e with a real story behind it.\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 shirt sizes from the early 2000s\u003c\/strong\u003e do not correspond to current standards. A 2001 M generally fits like an S or XS today, as cuts were much slimmer and fabrics less stretchy than with modern technologies. Don't trust the label – trust the measurements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore you buy, grab a tape measure and measure the chest width of your favorite shirt laid flat, then compare it to what you usually wear. For this vintage size M shirt, expect approximately 50 to 52 cm (about 19.7 to 20.5 inches) chest width laid flat – or about 100 cm (39.4 inches) chest circumference. It's better to check twice than be disappointed once.\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\u003eBradford City vintage shirts\u003c\/strong\u003e from this period are niche material in a good way. We're not talking about Manchester United or Arsenal, whose shirts flood the market – here, we're talking about an English provincial club with a strong identity, a dramatic history, and a loyal fan base. This kind of piece attracts both \u003cstrong\u003ecollectors of retro English shirts\u003c\/strong\u003e and football culture fans who want to explore off the beaten path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e condition, this shirt is clearly top-tier for a piece over twenty years old. There aren't many early 2000s Championship club shirts in such good condition on the market – and even fewer with the \u003cstrong\u003eJCT600\u003c\/strong\u003e sponsor, which immediately anchors this shirt in its era and region. It's the kind of item you bring up in a conversation among enthusiasts that turns heads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eFurther Reading\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\/Bradford_City_A.F.C.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eBradford City A.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 – 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 a fan of English football, true football culture, and pieces that tell a story without needing explanation – this Bradford City 2001-03 shirt is for you. It's up to you to decide if you'll let it slip away.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bradford City","offers":[{"title":"M","offer_id":54012068921619,"sku":"369521","price":99.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2001-03-BRADFORD-CITY-SHIRT-M-369521_1.jpg?v=1775502347","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2001-03-bradford-city-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}