{"product_id":"2003-04-everton-longslleve","title":"Everton Away Puma Long-Sleeve Shirt 2003-04 3XL","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eEverton Away Long Sleeve Jersey 2003-04 — Puma × Chang, a Gem in 3XL\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThe 2003-04 season marked the first time \u003cstrong\u003eEverton Football Club\u003c\/strong\u003e sported the logo of Thai brewery \u003cstrong\u003eChang\u003c\/strong\u003e on their chest — a sponsorship that would last for years and become inseparable from the \u003cem\u003eToffees'\u003c\/em\u003e identity. This \u003cstrong\u003ePuma long-sleeve away jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e, in size 3XL and in absolute new condition, is a rare piece that perfectly captures this pivotal moment in the history of the Goodison Park club.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eJersey Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:2;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeason:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2003-2004\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e Everton FC\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Away\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit Manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Puma\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e CHANG\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e NEW — never worn, never washed, original tags present\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 Jersey Represents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2003-04 Premier League season\u003c\/strong\u003e was a period of serious rebuilding for Everton. The club had been in the mid-table for several years, but the foundations for a renaissance were slowly being laid. \u003cstrong\u003eDavid Moyes\u003c\/strong\u003e, who arrived in March 2002, began to implement his style: organized, hard-to-break-down football, with a solid defensive identity that would gradually elevate the Toffees up the table. This long-sleeve away jersey is the textile image of this transition period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThe squad that season included players who left their mark on Goodison Park supporters. \u003cstrong\u003eWayne Rooney\u003c\/strong\u003e — just 17 the previous season, already adored — was still there at the beginning of the campaign before his sensational departure to Manchester United in August 2004. But on the pitch, it was also the season of \u003cstrong\u003eThomas Gravesen\u003c\/strong\u003e, the tireless Danish midfielder, and \u003cstrong\u003eKevin Kilbane\u003c\/strong\u003e on the wings. Players who gave their all in every match, literally — and this longsleeve was perfect for those chilly away nights in England.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eMoments Etched in This Jersey\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Dawn of the Chang Era\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe 2003-04 season marked the arrival of \u003cstrong\u003eChang Beer\u003c\/strong\u003e as a sponsor on Everton's jerseys, a commercial partnership that would symbolically accompany Moyes' best years. For collectors, this first Chang vintage is particularly sought after — it's the starting point of an era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRooney's Last Months as a Toffee\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWayne Rooney played his final matches in an Everton shirt during this campaign before his summer transfer to Manchester United. Owning a jersey from this season means holding a fragment of the \u003cstrong\u003eCroxteth boy's last year\u003c\/strong\u003e in his boyhood club's colors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMoyes' Silent Construction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nEverton finished this season in mid-table, but the Moyes machine was finding its rhythm. The team gradually became harder to beat away from home, and this \u003cstrong\u003elong-sleeve away jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e perfectly symbolizes that conquering solidity away from Goodison Park.\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 jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is not the same as a retail replica. The authentic is cut for the pitch — more technical construction, more durable fabrics, meticulous finishes on seams and logos. In 2003-04, \u003cstrong\u003ePuma\u003c\/strong\u003e offered models with solid manufacturing, designed to last long-term, which the decades since have amply confirmed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one is in \u003cstrong\u003e10\/10 NEW\u003c\/strong\u003e condition, never worn. No discoloration, no pilling on the fabric, no trace of repeated washing that crushes the logos. It's the Holy Grail for a serious collector: an authentic vintage that has survived twenty years without a scratch. This kind of piece doesn't show up often at auctions.\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;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003esizing of 2000s vintage jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e does not match current standards. A 3XL from 2003 can easily be equivalent to a modern XL or XXL depending on the brand. Puma, at that time, cut its jerseys more fitted than today, even on larger sizes. Don't rely solely on the label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore ordering, take your measurements: chest circumference and back length are the two key data points. Compare them with the actual measurements of the jersey we provide. If you have any doubts, contact us directly — we prefer a customer who fits well over an unnecessary return. A \u003cstrong\u003ecollector's jersey in perfect condition\u003c\/strong\u003e deserves to be worn or displayed under the right conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eWhy It Belongs in Your Collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEverton long-sleeve away jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e are significantly less common than home or short-sleeve versions. The longsleeve was the model players wore for winter matches, cup nights, and trips to northern England where temperatures hovered around freezing. Production was lower, current demand is real, and perfect condition examples are becoming increasingly rare on the \u003cstrong\u003evintage English football jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eTwenty years later, finding this jersey in \u003cstrong\u003e10\/10 NEW\u003c\/strong\u003e condition is statistically improbable. Most circulating examples have been worn, washed dozens of times, stored improperly. This one has not. There aren't many in this condition on the entire planet — and that's no exaggeration. Whether you're a \u003cem\u003eToffees\u003c\/em\u003e fan, a collector of \u003cstrong\u003evintage Puma jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e, or simply an admirer of English football from that decade, this piece deserves a place in a serious collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eTo Learn More\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\/Everton_F.C.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eEverton 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 — Kit History\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;\"\u003eIf you miss this one, you're unlikely to find another in better condition — and that's not hype, it's just the reality of the vintage market. It's up to you.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Everton","offers":[{"title":"3XL","offer_id":53976870781203,"sku":"281154","price":99.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"L","offer_id":53976870813971,"sku":"317388","price":69.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2003-04-EVERTON-LONGSLLEVE-3XL-281154_6.jpg?v=1774898230","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2003-04-everton-longslleve","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}