{"product_id":"2004-06-manchester-united-smith-shirt","title":"Manchester United 2004-06 Nike Home Smith Vodafone Shirt","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eManchester United 2004-06 Nike Home — Smith Printed Shirt, Vodafone on the Chest\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBetween 2004 and 2006, \u003cstrong\u003eManchester United\u003c\/strong\u003e went through a silent rebuilding period under Sir Alex Ferguson, and this \u003cstrong\u003eSMITH printed Nike home shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e is direct evidence of that. An authentic vintage item in 9\/10 condition, with the \u003cstrong\u003eVodafone\u003c\/strong\u003e sponsor embroidered on the chest — a piece that truly embodies English football from that pivotal era.\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 2004-2006\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e Manchester United\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nike\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e VODAFONE\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e M\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrinting:\u003c\/strong\u003e SMITH\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;\"\u003eThe 2004-2006 seasons at \u003cstrong\u003eOld Trafford\u003c\/strong\u003e were not the most decorated of the Ferguson era, but they are among the most interesting to analyze. After the departure of several key players, the club rebuilt its squad with a new generation, and every match in this Nike shirt was a step in the \u003cstrong\u003eRed Devils'\u003c\/strong\u003e rise to power. This was the period when Ferguson's project restarted on solid foundations, with a deep and ambitious squad.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eOn the pitch, players like \u003cstrong\u003eWayne Rooney\u003c\/strong\u003e — who arrived in the summer of 2004 — set Old Trafford alight. \u003cstrong\u003eCristiano Ronaldo\u003c\/strong\u003e, still evolving from a promising youngster to a global phenomenon, wore this same shirt. \u003cstrong\u003eRuud van Nistelrooy\u003c\/strong\u003e continued to terrorize English and European defenses. And in this context, \u003cstrong\u003eAlan Smith\u003c\/strong\u003e, the warrior repurposed to midfield after a serious injury, embodied the Mancunian spirit: tough, committed, never giving up.\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\u003eWayne Rooney's Explosive Arrival (August 2004)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSigned for £30 million from Everton, Rooney made one of the most remarkable debuts in Premier League history, scoring a hat-trick against Fenerbahçe in the Champions League in his very first match. This Nike Vodafone shirt also marks the beginning of the Rooney era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 2002-03 League Title... and the Return of Hunger (2005-06)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUnited won the \u003cstrong\u003ePremier League\u003c\/strong\u003e in 2002-03, then went through a transitional period before becoming champions again in 2006-07. These two seasons in this shirt were about rebuilding, where Ferguson laid the foundations for the future treble in 2008. The frustration was real, but it forged something.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlan Smith, the Ultimate Sacrifice Against Liverpool (February 2006)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the FA Cup against Liverpool, \u003cstrong\u003eAlan Smith\u003c\/strong\u003e broke his leg and dislocated his ankle while attempting to block a shot from John Arne Riise. A horrific injury, watched through fingers across England. This SMITH printing bears the name of a man who gave everything for this club — literally.\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 Manchester United shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e from this era is not the version sold in fan shops on match weekends. It features a slimmer fit, premium Nike finishing details, printing done with the techniques of the time — heat-sealed or quality embroidered — and, above all, a manufacturing quality that no longer exists in this form today. Enthusiasts can distinguish the original from the replica at first glance and touch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one boasts a \u003cstrong\u003e9\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is exceptional for a shirt nearly twenty years old. At that age, in the market for \u003cstrong\u003ecollector's vintage shirts\u003c\/strong\u003e, a piece in this condition without discoloration, tears, or intact printing — it's the cream of the crop. The kind of piece you only take out of the frame to impress those who truly know their stuff.\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 Nike shirts from this generation\u003c\/strong\u003e run significantly smaller than current standards. A 2004-2006 M corresponds roughly to a modern S\/M, depending on body shape. The fit is more tailored, closer to the body — that was the fashion at the time, before oversized shirts made a comeback. Failing to account for this difference is the best way to end up with a collector's item that doesn't fit over the shoulders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore buying, measure your chest circumference and compare it with the flat measurements of the shirt, if available. Generally, for a \u003cstrong\u003evintage size M shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e from this era, expect approximately 50-52 cm flat width under the armpits. If you're used to a modern, relaxed-fit M, go directly for a vintage L. When in doubt with retro items, always size up.\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;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eManchester United 2004-2006 Nike Vodafone shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e represents a pivotal era — the one immediately preceding the return to the top of Europe in 2007-2008. It's a piece of history that will never be reproduced: Vodafone left its sponsorship shortly after, Nike evolved its templates, and player printings from this period are becoming increasingly difficult to find in good condition. Smith, in particular, remains a name that resonates with all fans of the generation who watched the Premier League on TF1 or Canal+.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThere aren't many in this condition on the market. A \u003cstrong\u003ecollector's vintage shirt in 9\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e with original printing is the kind of piece that quickly disappears from shelves and doesn't come back. Whether you're a United fan, a collector of Nike shirts from the period, or simply someone who recognizes the value of a rare and perfectly preserved item — this piece ticks all the boxes. The SMITH printing adds an extra emotional and historical dimension for anyone who followed this team closely.\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\/Manchester_United_F.C.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eManchester 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 - History of Kits\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\u003c!--nl--\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-style:italic;line-height:1.8;\"\u003eIf the name Smith on the back of a Manchester United shirt means something to you, you already know why this piece deserves a place in your collection. And if you're just discovering it — welcome to true English football.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"New in","offers":[{"title":"M","offer_id":54028815499539,"sku":"372651","price":159.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2004-06-MANCHESTER-UNITED-SMITH-SHIRT-M-372651_3.jpg?v=1775687313","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2004-06-manchester-united-smith-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}