{"product_id":"2004-05-sunderland-goalkeeper-longsleeve-shirt","title":"Sunderland Goalkeeper Shirt 2004-05 Diadora Long Sleeve XXL Vintage","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eSunderland 2004-05 Diadora Long-Sleeve Goalkeeper Jersey — The XXL of a Cursed Season\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\nThe 2004-05 season saw \u003cstrong\u003eSunderland AFC\u003c\/strong\u003e experience one of the most well-documented downfalls in Premier League history. This \u003cstrong\u003eDiadora long-sleeve goalkeeper jersey, size XXL\u003c\/strong\u003e, worn between the posts of a perpetually tense Stadium of Light, is a textile testament to a period as difficult as it was unforgettable for the Black Cats. A rare item, a piece of \u003cstrong\u003evintage English football\u003c\/strong\u003e history.\n\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 Sunderland AFC\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Goalkeeper — Long Sleeve\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit Manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Diadora\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e REGVARDY\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e XXL\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStatus:\u003c\/strong\u003e SLIGHTLY USED PRINTINGS, USED LOGO STICKER, LITTLE PULLS, SPOTS — authentic wear of a worn vintage jersey, traces of time and play\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;\"\u003e\nThe \u003cstrong\u003e2004-05 season remains etched in the memory of Sunderland supporters\u003c\/strong\u003e as one of the most catastrophic in their recent history. Back in the Premier League after a season in the Championship, the Black Cats completely collapsed over the course of the season: historically low points tally, relegation confirmed well before the end of the championship. The \u003cstrong\u003eStadium of Light\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of England's largest with over 49,000 seats, endured a nightmarish campaign that true fans have never forgotten.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\nIt was in this context that the \u003cstrong\u003eSunderland goalkeeper\u003c\/strong\u003e donned this Diadora jersey each week, facing relentless Premier League attacks. Mick McCarthy was in charge at the beginning of the season before the club sank even further. Players like \u003cstrong\u003eMarcus Stewart, Kevin Kyle, and Julio Arca\u003c\/strong\u003e battled tirelessly, but to no avail. This jersey carries the sweat of that fierce resistance.\n\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\n\u003cstrong\u003eA Premier League season defined by survival\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSunderland finished the 2004-05 season with only 15 points — a tally that corresponds to one of the worst performances in the Premier League era. The goalkeeper wearing this jersey conceded shots from across the English elite, week after week, in a context of extreme pressure.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiadora and Sunderland: a forgotten partnership in English football\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Italian brand \u003cstrong\u003eDiadora\u003c\/strong\u003e is not a regular feature in the windows of major vintage jersey shops, which makes this piece all the more valuable. The contract between Diadora and Sunderland during this period remains poorly documented, and jerseys from this era — especially long-sleeve goalkeeper kits — are particularly difficult to find today.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe long-sleeve goalkeeper format: a rarity within a rarity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage long-sleeve goalkeeper jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e are consistently the rarest items in any serious collection. Produced in much smaller quantities than outfield jerseys, they disappear from collector circuits much faster. In XXL size, on top of that, it's a combination you don't come across every day.\n\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;\"\u003e\nAn \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic vintage jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is a piece designed to be worn on a pitch or in a professional locker room — not to be mass-sold in fan shops. The finishes, materials, cut, and manufacturing details are significantly different from a general public replica. This is what gives these items their intrinsic value for a serious collector.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\nThis one shows a condition of \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e, meaning it's in very good overall condition despite normal wear and tear related to its age and use. The slightly worn logo sticker, small pulls, and slight spots are exactly what you'd expect from an \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic worn vintage jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e — not an item fresh out of a cellophane-wrapped box. It's this honesty that reassures true collectors.\n\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\nThe \u003cstrong\u003esizes of vintage football jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e do not correspond to modern standards. An XXL from 2004-05 can easily be equivalent to a contemporary L or XL depending on the brands and cuts. Kit manufacturers of the time — and Diadora is no exception — sized their clothing differently, often with less length and a more fitted cut at the shoulders. Never buy based on the label alone.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\nBefore confirming your order, measure your chest circumference and compare it with the actual dimensions of the jersey we provide. The flat width (measured armpit to armpit, doubled) and the total length (including collar) are the two essential measurements. If in doubt, do not hesitate to contact us — we are here to help you find \u003cstrong\u003ethe right vintage jersey in your size\u003c\/strong\u003e, not to sell you something that ends up at the back of a closet.\n\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\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiadora goalkeeper jerseys from the 2000s\u003c\/strong\u003e are among the least represented pieces in vintage English jersey collections. Diadora did not equip dozens of clubs in the Premier League — its time at Sunderland remains a brief and little-publicized interlude. For an enthusiast of \u003cstrong\u003eretro English football\u003c\/strong\u003e who wants to go off the beaten track of Manchester United-Liverpool-Arsenal, this type of piece is exactly what gives character and depth to a collection.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\nIn 8\/10 condition, there aren't many in this state on the market. Most jerseys from that season — a season many fans would have preferred to forget — haven't survived twenty years in good condition. This one has. It's a \u003cstrong\u003evintage Sunderland collector's jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e that you wouldn't easily find again on specialized platforms, let alone in long-sleeve, let alone for a goalkeeper, let alone in XXL. The combination is too precise to ignore.\n\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\/Sunderland_A.F.C.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eSunderland A.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 — History of football 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;\"\u003e\nIf you're building a real collection of vintage English jerseys — not just a gallery of Champions League jerseys — this Sunderland 2004-05 Diadora long-sleeve goalkeeper jersey is exactly the kind of piece that makes a difference. It's up to you to decide if you're ready to welcome it.\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sunderland","offers":[{"title":"XXL","offer_id":54010066960659,"sku":"371763","price":79.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2004-05-SUNDERLAND-GOALKEEPER-LONGSLEEVE-SHIRT-XXL-371763_1.jpg?v=1775420719","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2004-05-sunderland-goalkeeper-longsleeve-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}