{"product_id":"2003-04-fulham-gk-longsleeve","title":"Fulham Goalkeeper Shirt 2003-04 Puma Vintage Boys | Collector","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eFulham Goalkeeper Jersey 2003-04 — Puma, the Cottagers' Premier League Era\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn 2003-2004, \u003cstrong\u003eFulham Football Club\u003c\/strong\u003e was playing its third consecutive season in the \u003cstrong\u003ePremier League\u003c\/strong\u003e — a stability the club hadn't experienced in decades. This \u003cstrong\u003ePuma long-sleeved goalkeeper jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e, size Small Boys, is the exact fabric a goalkeeper wore during those matches at Craven Cottage against England's biggest teams. Not a replica. Not a reproduction. The original.\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 Fulham FC\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Goalkeeper — long-sleeved\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Puma\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small Boys\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e LITTLE PULLS — slight fabric snags, authentic wear of a \u003cstrong\u003eworn vintage jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e, no holes, no tears\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;\"\u003eIn 2003-2004, \u003cstrong\u003eFulham\u003c\/strong\u003e was experiencing an era that old club supporters would not have dared to imagine ten years earlier. Promoted to the Premier League in 2001 after a rapid rise driven by Mohamed Al-Fayed's financial impetus and Jean Tigana's tactical work, the club had settled into the English elite. That season, the \u003cstrong\u003eCottagers\u003c\/strong\u003e sought to confirm their status as an established top-flight club, far from the threat of relegation that haunts so many teams of their caliber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eOn the pitch, \u003cstrong\u003eChris Coleman's\u003c\/strong\u003e squad — who took the reins of the club after \u003cstrong\u003eJean Tigana's\u003c\/strong\u003e tragic accident, no, let's rephrase: Coleman succeeded Tigana from 2003 — fielded players of undeniable quality. \u003cstrong\u003eLouis Saha\u003c\/strong\u003e was still there at the beginning of the season before joining Manchester United in January 2004, \u003cstrong\u003eSteed Malbranque\u003c\/strong\u003e delighted in midfield, and \u003cstrong\u003eBrian McBride\u003c\/strong\u003e brought his work rate to attack. In goal, it was \u003cstrong\u003eEdwin van der Sar\u003c\/strong\u003e who officiated, the colossal Dutchman recruited in 2001, who had become one of the league's most solid goalkeepers. This is exactly the style of jersey a youth goalkeeper would wear during training or youth team matches in that golden era.\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\u003eEdwin van der Sar — the boss of the goals at Craven Cottage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFrom 2001 to 2005, the Dutchman was the face of the goalkeeper position at Fulham, making decisive saves every season to keep the club in the Premier League. Donning a \u003cstrong\u003eFulham Puma 2003-04 goalkeeper jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e means wearing the number of the position he occupied with that characteristic elegance of great goalkeepers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLouis Saha — the sprint to Old Trafford\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIn January 2004, \u003cstrong\u003eLouis Saha\u003c\/strong\u003e left Craven Cottage for Manchester United for approximately £12.8 million — a record sale for the club at the time. This transfer perfectly illustrates where Fulham was: good enough to train and attract talent, but still in the race to gain respect against the giants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCraven Cottage — the most atypical stadium in the Premier League\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThat season, Fulham still played in its historic home of Craven Cottage, by the Thames, with its famous brick gatehouse in one corner. A unique setting in English football, which gives every jersey from this era a rare visual and emotional identity.\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 clothing produced at the time to be worn — by professional players or sold in official club stores. The finishes, the fabric weight, the Puma details from 2003: all of this is unobtainable in a modern re-edition. \u003cstrong\u003eVintage goalkeeper jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e are even rarer as clubs produced them in much smaller quantities than outfield player jerseys.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one is in 8\/10 condition with slight fabric pulls — what collectors call \"little pulls\". Concretely, that means the jersey has lived, it's been worn, it hasn't been sitting in a plastic-wrapped drawer for 20 years. That's exactly what a true enthusiast is looking for: an item with a history, not a sterile display piece.\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;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003esizes of vintage Puma jerseys from the 2000s\u003c\/strong\u003e do not at all correspond to current standards. a \"Small Boys\" from 2003 is roughly equivalent to a child's size — think of a build for about 8-12 years old depending on morphology, or a very slender adult looking for an ultra-tight, short fit. The cuts of the time are narrower, shorter in the torso, and the long sleeves add an additional constraint on the arm circumference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore ordering, get out your tape measure. Measure your shoulder width and chest circumference, then compare with the actual jersey measurements we provide upon request. For a \u003cstrong\u003evintage collector's jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e, it's better to take 2 minutes to check than to receive an item that doesn't fit over your shoulders. And if you're aiming for display use rather than wearing it, the question doesn't even arise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eWhy you should have it in your collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage goalkeeper jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e are consistently among the rarest pieces on the collector's market. Produced in smaller series than outfield player jerseys, often in specific cuts and designs, they disappear from radar much faster. A \u003cstrong\u003eFulham Puma 2003-04 goalkeeper jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e in Boys size is a piece you won't see again in 6 months — this club, this season, this equipment manufacturer, this type of cut, it's an almost unique combination on the secondary market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eAnd in 8\/10 condition? There really aren't many in this condition. The \"little pulls\" in no way diminish the historical value or integrity of the jersey — on the contrary, they prove its authenticity. A perfect 10\/10 jersey from 2003 after 20 years is questionable. This one has lived, and it shows. That's exactly what you want in your collection if you're a true fan.\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\/Fulham_F.C.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eFulham 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.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 Fulham goalkeeper jersey from the great Premier League era, signed Puma, in serious condition — if you let it go, someone else will grab it before you.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fulham","offers":[{"title":"S.BOYS","offer_id":54009761693971,"sku":"229238","price":22.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2003-04-FULHAM-GK-LONGSLEEVE-S-BOYS-229238_6.jpg?v=1775418911","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2003-04-fulham-gk-longsleeve","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}