{"product_id":"2004-05-birmingham-city-pennant-shirt-longsleeve","title":"Birmingham City Home Shirt Diadora 2004-05 Vintage Long Sleeved","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eBirmingham City 2004-05 Diadora: Jermaine Pennant's Premier League shirt\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e2004-05 season, \u003cstrong\u003eBirmingham City\u003c\/strong\u003e holds its place in the \u003cstrong\u003ePremier League\u003c\/strong\u003e against English giants, and on the right flank, a certain \u003cstrong\u003eJermaine Pennant\u003c\/strong\u003e sets St Andrew's alight in this \u003cstrong\u003elong-sleeved Diadora home shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e. A battle-worn shirt, a long-sleeved version – the collectors' favourite – and a piece that evokes the raw and authentic English football of the 2000s.\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 2004-2005\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e Birmingham City\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Diadora\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long-sleeved\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e L\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e LITTLE PULLS, SLIGHTLY USED PRINTINGS — authentic wear of a worn vintage shirt, proof that this shirt has lived\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;\"\u003eIn 2004-05, \u003cstrong\u003eBirmingham City\u003c\/strong\u003e was at a pivotal period in its modern history. Steve Bruce's club – who arrived on the bench in 2001 and brought the Blues back to the Premier League in 2002 – had solidly established itself in the English top flight. Holding its own in a league dominated by \u003cstrong\u003eMourinho's Chelsea\u003c\/strong\u003e, Arsenal, and Manchester United, was in itself a performance commanding respect. \u003cstrong\u003eSt Andrew's\u003c\/strong\u003e roared, the Midlands crowd pushed, and the team fought tooth and nail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIt was in this context that \u003cstrong\u003eJermaine Pennant\u003c\/strong\u003e, then on loan from Arsenal, literally exploded onto the English scene. Speed, dribbling, precise crosses: the kid was a spectacle in himself on Birmingham's right flank. Around him were Premier League stalwarts like \u003cstrong\u003eEmile Heskey\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eDwight Yorke\u003c\/strong\u003e nearing the end of his career, and goalkeeper \u003cstrong\u003eMaik Taylor\u003c\/strong\u003e. A team of warriors, players with strong character, defending their colours with typically English intensity.\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\u003eJermaine Pennant, the revelation of the season\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOn loan from Arsenal for the entire 2004-05 season, Pennant had one of the best seasons of his career in this Diadora shirt. His performance against Arsenal in the League Cup – a sensational hat-trick – remains one of the most memorable matches of the decade for Blues fans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSurvival secured in the elite league\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFinishing a \u003cstrong\u003ePremier League\u003c\/strong\u003e season in a decent position when you're called Birmingham City in 2004-05 is anything but obvious. The club finished 12th – a position that perfectly reflects the collective effort made throughout the season against opponents much better funded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiadora, an unusual partnership in English football\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSeeing a Premier League club equipped by \u003cstrong\u003eDiadora\u003c\/strong\u003e in 2004-05 is already a curiosity in itself. The Italian brand, better known for its collaborations with transalpine clubs, here designed shirts with a distinctive and recognizable look, now sought after precisely because they stand out from the beaten path of Nike, Adidas, and Umbro that dominated the market then.\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 a shirt taken from a cellophane-wrapped box. It's a shirt that has been worn, that has lived in a stadium, in a pub on a match night, or in the St Andrew's kop by a fan who wouldn't have missed a home game for anything. \u003cstrong\u003eVintage replica shirts\u003c\/strong\u003e exist, but they don't have that texture, that history sewn into the fibers, that slight patina that speaks for itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one shows a \u003cstrong\u003econdition of 8\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e with some micro-pulls and slightly worn prints – exactly what you'd expect from a shirt worn twenty years ago. Nothing prohibitive, nothing that detracts from the piece. It's honest wear, that of a shirt that was loved and not just stored. For a \u003cstrong\u003eDiadora Birmingham collector's shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e, it's clearly in the high range.\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 follow current standards – and this is a reality that every collector must consider before buying. A size L from 2004-05 often corresponds to a modern M in terms of chest width, with a more fitted cut and sleeves sometimes shorter than today. The cuts of the time were designed to be worn tight, in the football fashion of the 2000s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore confirming your order, take a measuring tape and measure your chest circumference and torso length. Then compare with the actual shirt measurements if available. If you usually wear XL in a modern shirt, a vintage L might suit you. If in doubt, do not hesitate to contact us directly – we are here for that.\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;\"\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003elong-sleeved Birmingham City home shirt from the 2004-05 season\u003c\/strong\u003e stamped Diadora is a piece that ticks all the boxes for a serious collector. Diadora in the Premier League is rare. Birmingham City in long sleeves from that era, even more so. And when you add the Pennant context, that specific season, that vintage of raw and unadulterated English football, you are clearly looking at a piece not found every day on the \u003cstrong\u003evintage Premier League shirts\u003c\/strong\u003e market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn 8\/10 condition, it is exactly where a good collector's shirt should be: clean enough to be proud to display or wear, and lived-in enough for its history to be credible. There aren't many in this condition on the market – most of the copies we come across are either trashed or so worn that they are kept at the bottom of a drawer. This one deserves better than that.\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\/Birmingham_City_F.C.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eBirmingham City - 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 looking for a Premier League shirt that really stands out, with a story, context, and a kit manufacturer you don't see everywhere – you're in the right place. Your move.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Birmingham City","offers":[{"title":"L","offer_id":54010472562963,"sku":"310246","price":89.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2004-05-BIRMINGHAM-CITY-PENNANT-SHIRT-LONGSLEEVE-L-310246_1.jpg?v=1775452864","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2004-05-birmingham-city-pennant-shirt-longsleeve","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}