{"product_id":"2004-05-hannover-96-shirt-m-l","title":"Hannover 96 Home Shirt 2004-05 Uhlsport Vintage TUI","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eHannover 96 2004-05 – The Uhlsport jersey from a pivotal era for the Roten\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThe 2004-05 season saw \u003cstrong\u003eHannover 96\u003c\/strong\u003e holding its own in the \u003cstrong\u003eBundesliga\u003c\/strong\u003e after years of alternating between promotions and relegations — a club finally beginning to establish itself in German football's elite. This \u003cstrong\u003eUhlsport home jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e, flocked with the sponsor \u003cstrong\u003eTUI\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Lower Saxony tourism giant, is a direct witness to this period of consolidation, worn on the field, with all the wear and tear that implies.\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 2004-2005\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hannover 96\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Uhlsport\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e TUI\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e USED PRINTINGS - authentic wear of a worn vintage jersey\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 2004-05, \u003cstrong\u003eHannover 96\u003c\/strong\u003e experienced one of the most stable seasons in its modern history in the German first division. Promoted for good in the early 2000s, the Lower Saxony club began to build a strong identity in the \u003cstrong\u003eBundesliga\u003c\/strong\u003e, far from the turbulences that had characterized its previous decades. It was a serious, well-organized team that didn't just survive in the elite — it began to find its place there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eOn the field, players like \u003cstrong\u003eFrédéric Née\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eHanno Balitsch\u003c\/strong\u003e, and defender \u003cstrong\u003eSteven Cherundolo\u003c\/strong\u003e — the American who would become a club legend — wore this jersey with conviction. Coaches \u003cstrong\u003ePeter Neururer\u003c\/strong\u003e and then \u003cstrong\u003eEwald Lienen\u003c\/strong\u003e tried to give structure to this team, in a league where competition was fierce and every point snatched at the AWD Arena had a special taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eMoments etched into this jersey\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Bundesliga to hold at all costs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe 2004-05 season was one of confirmation: \u003cstrong\u003eHannover 96\u003c\/strong\u003e had to prove that it was not a yo-yo club and that its place in the elite was deserved. Every home match at the AWD Arena represented a challenge in an intense German league.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe TUI partnership, strong regional anchoring\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe sponsor \u003cstrong\u003eTUI\u003c\/strong\u003e, whose global headquarters is based in Hanover, is not just a logo on a jersey — it's the embodiment of the deep link between the club and its region. This alliance gives this jersey an irreducible local identity, that of a club rooted in its territory and proud of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUhlsport, the understated kit manufacturer that gets the job done\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUhlsport\u003c\/strong\u003e is not Nike or Adidas, but in those years, the brand clothed several German clubs with technical and solid jerseys. This partnership with Hannover 96 produced sober outfits, reflecting the club's image: no frills, just serious football.\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 a plastic-wrapped official store souvenir in its original packaging. It's an item that has lived — whether worn in a match, during training, or simply in the stands by a passionate fan. \u003cstrong\u003eAuthentic player jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e from that era are made from specific technical fabrics, different from mass-market replicas, with finishing details that connoisseurs immediately recognize.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one is in \u003cstrong\u003e7\/10 condition with worn printings (USED PRINTINGS)\u003c\/strong\u003e — meaning the flocking or prints show visible signs of wear, normal traces of a jersey that has actually been worn. This is not a defect for a serious collector: it is precisely what proves the authenticity and history of the piece. A jersey that's too perfect after twenty years raises questions.\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;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage jerseys from the 2000s\u003c\/strong\u003e do not follow the same standards as current cuts. Sizes from that era — especially from \u003cstrong\u003eUhlsport\u003c\/strong\u003e — are generally more fitted, with narrower shoulders and a different body length than what is found today in major brands. A 2004 M\/L does not necessarily correspond to your usual 2024 M\/L. This jersey is offered in size \u003cstrong\u003eM\/L\u003c\/strong\u003e, which in Uhlsport's nomenclature of the time corresponds to an intermediate cut between medium and large.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore finalizing your order, get out the tape measure: measure your chest circumference and compare it with the flat measurements of the jersey that we provide. As a general rule, plan to go up one size from your usual if you prefer a comfortable and relaxed fit. If you're looking for a more fitted feel like a 2000s supporter, stick to your usual size. If in doubt, don't hesitate to contact us directly — we're here to avoid unpleasant surprises.\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\u003eHannover 96 jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e from the 2000-2010 period are still undervalued on the \u003cstrong\u003evintage football\u003c\/strong\u003e market — which precisely makes them an opportunity for collectors who look ahead. The club has a rich history, one of the oldest in Germany, and its jerseys from this era are starting to be sought after by fans of \u003cstrong\u003eretro German football\u003c\/strong\u003e. Adding an \u003cstrong\u003eUhlsport Hannover 96 2004-05 season jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e to your collection is betting on a piece that is still accessible before prices soar, as has happened with other Bundesliga clubs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eWith a condition of \u003cstrong\u003e7\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e, this jersey remains very presentable for display or for wearing. The wear of the printings gives it that authentic character that cannot be replicated — recent replicas will never give you that. There aren't many circulating in this condition on the market, and even fewer with this \u003cstrong\u003eUhlsport + TUI + Hannover 96\u003c\/strong\u003e combo that represents a specific and identifiable era of the Saxon club.\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\/Hannover_96\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eHannover 96 - 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 jerseys\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;\"\u003eThis jersey won't be around forever — \u003cstrong\u003eUhlsport Hannover 96\u003c\/strong\u003e pieces from this generation are rare, and this one clearly has the look of a shrewd collector. It's up to you.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hannover 96","offers":[{"title":"L","offer_id":54028817006867,"sku":"372625","price":39.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2004-05-HANNOVER-96-SHIRT-M-L-372625_1.jpg?v=1775687354","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2004-05-hannover-96-shirt-m-l","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}