{"product_id":"2002-04-tottenham-hotspur-shirt-5xl","title":"Tottenham Away Shirt Kappa 2002-04 Vintage 5XL Thomson","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eTottenham Hotspur Kappa 2002-04 Away Shirt — The Thomson Era, Life-size\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn the early 2000s, \u003cstrong\u003eTottenham Hotspur\u003c\/strong\u003e was still searching for its identity on the English scene, but on the field, the Spurs were fighting hard battles in the \u003cstrong\u003ePremier League\u003c\/strong\u003e. This \u003cstrong\u003eKappa 2002-04 away shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e featuring the \u003cstrong\u003eThomson\u003c\/strong\u003e sponsor is direct evidence of that — and in size \u003cstrong\u003e5XL\u003c\/strong\u003e, it's also extremely rare on the \u003cstrong\u003evintage collector's shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 2002-2004\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tottenham Hotspur\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Away\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit Manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kappa\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e THOMSON\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e PULLS, SPOT — authentic wear of a worn vintage shirt\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 2002 and 2004, \u003cstrong\u003eTottenham\u003c\/strong\u003e went through a pivotal period in its modern history. The club navigated between ambitions of reaching the top 6 and the realities of a rebuilding squad, under the leadership of Glenn Hoddle and then David Pleat as interim. It was a time when White Hart Lane roared without always seeing its hopes fulfilled — but that's exactly what makes the shirts of this generation so special.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eOn the pitch, fans had reasons to cheer: \u003cstrong\u003eTeddy Sheringham\u003c\/strong\u003e back home after his Manchester United adventure, \u003cstrong\u003eRobbie Keane\u003c\/strong\u003e freshly arrived with his famous knee-slide celebration, \u003cstrong\u003eLedley King\u003c\/strong\u003e establishing himself as one of the cleanest defenders of his generation. Not to mention \u003cstrong\u003eDarren Anderton\u003c\/strong\u003e, the loyal one, who was firing his last shots in this shirt. A team reflecting its era: endearing, inconsistent, and terribly human.\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\u003eRobbie Keane, the signing that changed everything\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eArrived in the summer of 2002 from Leeds United, Keane quickly became White Hart Lane's idol. His goals, his somersault-and-gun celebration, all happened with this shirt on his back — including the away model seen on opposing pitches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLedley King, the lord of defence\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt was during this period that \u003cstrong\u003eLedley King\u003c\/strong\u003e truly established himself as one of England's best central defenders. A player of rare loyalty and class, whose name is forever associated with these Spurs years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Kappa partnership — a distinct aesthetic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKappa\u003c\/strong\u003e equipped Tottenham during this short 2002-2004 window, and the Italian brand brought with it recognized expertise in European football. This partnership produced shirts with a characteristic fit, featuring the Kappa finishes that true connoisseurs recognize at first glance.\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 a piece designed to be worn on a field — different cuts from mass-market replicas, technical materials of the time, stronger finishes on badges and crests. It's not a reproduction: it's the original item, the one that truly existed in the changing rooms and stands of that era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eTottenham Kappa away shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e displayed in \u003cstrong\u003e7\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e shows pulls and a visible spot — this is noted honestly, without embellishment. It means it has lived, it has been worn, it has stood the test of time for years. For a shirt over twenty years old, it's a good survivor, and these small marks are part of its authenticity.\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. A 2003 L often fits like a modern M, or even smaller. This applies to Kappa as well as other kit manufacturers of that generation — cuts were more fitted, drapes were different. Never rely solely on the label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eHere we are talking about a \u003cstrong\u003e5XL\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is exceptional in the \u003cstrong\u003evintage shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e market: such a large size on a piece from that era is very rarely seen. Before buying, measure your chest circumference, shoulder width, and compare with the actual shirt measurements if available — this is the only way to be sure. A vintage 5XL may fit differently from a contemporary 5XL.\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\u003eKappa x Tottenham\u003c\/strong\u003e partnership lasted only two seasons. Two years is short, and it means limited production compared to kit manufacturers who partnered with the club for ten or fifteen years. Away shirts from this window are even rarer than home shirts — logically, they get more wear and were less often bought as souvenirs in official stores at the time. Twenty years later, finding a copy in acceptable condition is a real hunt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eAnd in \u003cstrong\u003e5XL\u003c\/strong\u003e? There aren't many in this condition on the market, let's be direct. This size is almost impossible to find for pieces of this generation — most of the stock has disappeared, and large sizes are even rarer than standard ones. Whether you're a Spurs fan looking for a piece from your generation, or a collector of \u003cstrong\u003evintage Kappa shirts\u003c\/strong\u003e, this combination of size, era, and condition is objectively an opportunity.\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\/Tottenham_Hotspur_F.C.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eTottenham Hotspur - 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 football kits\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.premierleague.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003ePremier League - Official website\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 Tottenham in transition, an elusive size, a kit manufacturer with a rich history — if you're looking for a piece that ticks all these boxes, you know what you have to do.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tottenham","offers":[{"title":"Unique","offer_id":53976927404307,"sku":"317310","price":59.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2002-04-TOTTENHAM-HOTSPUR-SHIRT-5XL-317310_1.jpg?v=1775040577","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2002-04-tottenham-hotspur-shirt-5xl","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}