{"product_id":"2004-05-wigan-athletic-shirt","title":"Wigan Athletic Away Shirt JJB 2004-05 Vintage XXL","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eWigan Athletic 2004-05 — The JJB away shirt from a historic season\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2004-05 Wigan Athletic season\u003c\/strong\u003e was the one that changed everything for a club from West Lancashire that no one expected to reach the top. This \u003cstrong\u003eJJB away shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e belongs to one of the wildest campaigns in recent English football history — a club promoted to the Championship that was going to make a big impact when no one expected it.\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 Wigan Athletic\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Away\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit Manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e JJB Sports\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e JJB\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e LITTLE PULLS — authentic wear of a worn vintage shirt, some small fabric pulls that bear witness to a real life spent on the pitch or in the stands\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\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eIn 2004-05, \u003cstrong\u003eWigan Athletic\u003c\/strong\u003e played in the Championship — the English second division — but everyone in the dressing room knew that this season was not like any other. Chairman \u003cstrong\u003eDave Whelan\u003c\/strong\u003e had invested heavily, manager \u003cstrong\u003ePaul Jewell\u003c\/strong\u003e had built a solid squad, and the Latics were hungry. It was a time when a modest-sized club could still believe in miracles based on collective effort and smart transfers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eOn the field, players like \u003cstrong\u003eJason Roberts\u003c\/strong\u003e, the powerful striker from the West Indies, and \u003cstrong\u003eNathan Ellington\u003c\/strong\u003e, aka \"The Duke,\" terrorized Championship defenses. In midfield, \u003cstrong\u003eJimmy Bullard\u003c\/strong\u003e dictated play with a generosity and energy that made him one of the most popular players in the dressing room. This away shirt bears witness to their travels, their hard-fought victories far from their \u003cstrong\u003eJJB Stadium\u003c\/strong\u003e.\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\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 2004-05 Championship title — promotion to the Premier League\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWigan Athletic won the \u003cstrong\u003e2004-05 Championship\u003c\/strong\u003e and were promoted to the Premier League for the very first time in their history. For a club founded in 1932 that had spent most of its existence in the lower divisions, it was truly incredible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNathan Ellington, top scorer, and the Roberts-Ellington partnership\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe \u003cstrong\u003eEllington-Roberts strike partnership\u003c\/strong\u003e was one of the most formidable in the Championship that season, scoring crucial goals away from home — precisely the matches where this away shirt came into play. It's the kind of duo you miss when they're gone and truly appreciate only in hindsight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePaul Jewell, the architect of a resounding feat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nManager \u003cstrong\u003ePaul Jewell\u003c\/strong\u003e achieved one of the finest promotions in modern English football history by leading Wigan to the title. His work that season remains a benchmark for all those who believe that something great can be built without being Manchester United or Chelsea.\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\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eAn \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic vintage shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e is a piece produced at the time to be worn — not a reproduction made twenty years later for shop windows. The materials, labels, and finishes all speak of period manufacturing: the feel of the fabric differs, the flocking has its own character, and the whole exudes an authenticity that no modern replica can imitate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one shows an \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e with some small fabric pulls — as we say, \"little pulls\" — which are the mark of a shirt that has lived. Not a display shirt kept in cellophane, but a real football shirt with its history sewn into the fibers. This is exactly what serious collectors look for.\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\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003esizes of vintage shirts from the 2000s\u003c\/strong\u003e do not always correspond to modern standards. An XXL from 2004 may be closer to a current L depending on the cuts of the time — more fitted, less oversized than what we know today. Never rely solely on the label without checking the actual measurements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore confirming your order, measure a shirt you wear regularly: \u003cstrong\u003eshoulder width, chest circumference, total length\u003c\/strong\u003e. Compare these figures with the shirt's measurements indicated in the product sheet. This is the only reliable method to avoid an unpleasant surprise, especially for a collector's shirt that you don't want to let go for nothing.\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\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eWigan Athletic 2004-05 shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e is a rare piece for a simple reason: it's the year of their first — and at that time, only — historic promotion to the Premier League. Shirts from this season are few and far between on the market, and even fewer in an away version. Collectors interested in \u003cstrong\u003eunderdog English football clubs\u003c\/strong\u003e, improbable promotion stories, or simply the pre-social media era of English football know that this kind of item doesn't come around often.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, this shirt is in frankly solid shape for its age. There aren't many in this condition on the market — most have taken much harder knocks over the years. The small fabric pulls do not alter the structure or legibility of the shirt, and give it a character that cannot be bought new.\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\/Wigan_Athletic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eWigan Athletic — 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 shirt that tells a true story — that of a club that shook up the established order of English football — this Wigan Athletic 2004-05 JJB away shirt clearly deserves a place in your collection. It's up to you.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wigan Athletic","offers":[{"title":"XXL","offer_id":54011617050899,"sku":"236451","price":34.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2004-05-WIGAN-ATHLETIC-SHIRT-XXL-236451_5.jpg?v=1775491725","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2004-05-wigan-athletic-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}