{"product_id":"2004-05-hartlepool-united-shirt","title":"Hartlepool United 2004-05 Home Nike Vintage Football Shirt XL Boys","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eHartlepool United 2004-05 – League One Nike shirt, XL Boys size\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003e2004-05\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eHartlepool United\u003c\/strong\u003e competed in English \u003cstrong\u003eLeague One\u003c\/strong\u003e with the ambition of a club that refused to settle for mere survival. This \u003cstrong\u003eNike home shirt sponsored by Dove Energy\u003c\/strong\u003e in XL Boys size is a direct witness to that pivotal era in the Pools' history — a piece you won't often come across in this condition.\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 Hartlepool United FC\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nike\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e DOVE ENERGY\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e XL Boys\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dove Energy sponsor perfectly visible — authentic wear of a \u003cstrong\u003eworn vintage shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e, without major flaws, near new\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\u003eHartlepool United\u003c\/strong\u003e played in \u003cstrong\u003eLeague One\u003c\/strong\u003e, the third tier of English football. The club had experienced a few years of relative stability after decades of navigating between the lower divisions. Under the leadership of \u003cstrong\u003eNeale Cooper\u003c\/strong\u003e, then \u003cstrong\u003eMartin Scott\u003c\/strong\u003e who took over during the season, the Pools sought to consolidate their place in this division without being swallowed by the pressure at the bottom of the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eVictoria Park then echoed with the efforts of a solid and committed group of players, typical of League One football — pros without inflated egos, who worked for the result. \u003cstrong\u003eRitchie Humphreys\u003c\/strong\u003e, the club's emblematic captain during this period, embodied this fighting spirit. Players like \u003cstrong\u003eJoel Porter\u003c\/strong\u003e, the effective Australian striker in front of goal, gave the club a recognisable face in this competitive division.\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\u003eA fiercely contested League One\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe 2004-05 season in League One was a balancing act for the Pools, who had to aim for promotion while also looking over their shoulder to avoid relegation. Every home match at Victoria Park was a pitched battle, with a loyal and passionate crowd behind them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDove Energy on the chest — a sponsor rooted in the region\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe sponsor \u003cstrong\u003eDove Energy\u003c\/strong\u003e, a local company linked to the energy sector in the north-east of England, is no coincidence. It tells the story of the club's deeply regional identity, its roots in an industrial community. Wearing this shirt is also wearing this link between football and the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNike in League One — when a big brand dresses small clubs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIn the mid-2000s, \u003cstrong\u003eNike supplied Hartlepool\u003c\/strong\u003e — that might be surprising today, but it was a market reality back then. The American manufacturer supplied European giants as well as English third-division clubs. This shirt is direct proof of that, with the Nike logo clearly visible, in a clean style typical of the \u003cstrong\u003e2004 vintage football aesthetic\u003c\/strong\u003e.\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;\"\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003evintage authentic shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e is not a copy made afterwards for the nostalgic market — it's the real deal, the one that existed at the time, produced under the same conditions as the jerseys worn on the field or sold in official club shops. The materials, the cut, the finishes: everything is from the era, faithful to what supporters bought in 2004.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one is in \u003cstrong\u003e9\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is frankly rare for a shirt of this generation that has certainly been used or at least handled. The Dove Energy sponsor is intact, the Nike embroidery or flocking is clean. This is exactly the kind of piece you want when you are looking for a \u003cstrong\u003ecollectible League One 2000s shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e with no compromise on condition.\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;\"\u003eThis shirt is in \u003cstrong\u003eXL Boys size\u003c\/strong\u003e — and that's something to pay attention to. English junior sizes from the mid-2000s do not correspond to current standards. An XL Boys from 2004 may correspond to a slim fit for a small adult, or be suitable for a tall youngster. As a general rule, \u003cstrong\u003evintage sizes are more fitted and shorter\u003c\/strong\u003e than modern cuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore buying, measure your chest flat under the armpits and compare with the exact shirt measurements if available. For a \u003cstrong\u003evintage boys size shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e, typically expect a chest circumference between 80 and 90 cm according to the XL label of the Nike era. If in doubt, contact us directly — we prefer a satisfied customer to an unnecessary return.\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;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHartlepool United in a Nike shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e, 2004-05 season, with the Dove Energy sponsor — this is exactly the kind of combination that becomes unobtainable over time. Club shirts from League One of this generation are not mass-produced, are not reissued, and disappear from collections without warning. This is the very definition of a \u003cstrong\u003erare piece of English football\u003c\/strong\u003e: not glamorous on paper, but impossible to find in ten years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eAnd in this condition — \u003cstrong\u003e9\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e — there aren't many out there in such a state. Most shirts from this era, worn by kids or fans, have been washed, stretched, or marked by the pitch. This one has remained impeccable. For a serious collector of \u003cstrong\u003evintage Lower Leagues football shirts\u003c\/strong\u003e, this is a direct opportunity, no discussion.\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\/Hartlepool_United_F.C.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eHartlepool United F.C. - 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.efl.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eEFL – Official English Football League\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-style:italic;line-height:1.8;\"\u003eThis shirt will not be restocked — a piece like this, in this condition, only comes around once. It's up to you to decide if you let it slip away.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lower Leagues","offers":[{"title":"XL. BOYS","offer_id":54012074754323,"sku":"367083","price":19.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2004-05-HARTLEPOOL-UNITED-SHIRT-XL-BOYS-367083_1.jpg?v=1775502509","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2004-05-hartlepool-united-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}