{"product_id":"2005-07-manchester-city-longsleeve","title":"Manchester City 2005-07 Reebok Long Sleeve Shirt XL Vintage","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eManchester City 2005-07 Reebok Long Sleeve Jersey — The Thomas Cook era, before the big bang\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBetween 2005 and 2007, \u003cstrong\u003eManchester City\u003c\/strong\u003e was not yet the financial behemoth it is today — it was a solid, ambitious Premier League club with a strong identity and one of England's most loyal fanbases. This \u003cstrong\u003eReebok long-sleeve jersey size XL\u003c\/strong\u003e, sponsored by \u003cstrong\u003eThomas Cook\u003c\/strong\u003e, perfectly embodies this pivotal period, just before everything changed.\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 2005-2007\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e Manchester City\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit Manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reebok\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thomas Cook\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e XL\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long Sleeve\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spots, Little Pulls — authentic wear of a \u003cstrong\u003eworn vintage jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e, not a jersey taken out of its sealed packaging\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;\"\u003eThe 2005-2007 period at Manchester City was the era of \u003cstrong\u003eStuart Pearce and then Sven-Göran Eriksson\u003c\/strong\u003e on the bench — two very different personalities, but with the same ambition: to make City a club capable of challenging the \u003cstrong\u003ePremier League\u003c\/strong\u003e giants. The club was in the mid-table, seeking consistency, but already had key individuals who made a difference. It was a time when one could feel that something was brewing, even if no one yet grasped the magnitude of what was to come in 2008 with the Abu Dhabi group's takeover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eOn the pitch, players like \u003cstrong\u003eRichard Dunne\u003c\/strong\u003e, a true defensive monument voted the club's player of the year several times, or \u003cstrong\u003eSylvain Distin\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eJoey Barton\u003c\/strong\u003e in midfield, wore this jersey with an intensity that perfectly matched the era. \u003cstrong\u003eDarius Vassell\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eTrevor Sinclair\u003c\/strong\u003e spearheaded the attack. It was concrete football, commitment, real passion — not showcase football.\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\u003eStuart Pearce and the rebuilding of an identity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAppointed manager in 2005, Pearce embodied the English fighting spirit — tough, demanding, passionate. Under his leadership, City built a team that never gave up and consistently established itself in the top half of the \u003cstrong\u003ePremier League\u003c\/strong\u003e table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRichard Dunne, the rock of the defense\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nVoted \u003cstrong\u003eManchester City Player of the Season\u003c\/strong\u003e four consecutive years between 2005 and 2008, Dunne is the emblem of this period. The one who wears this long-sleeve jersey on a winter match night at the Etihad, is also the one defending it on the pitch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe arrival of Sven-Göran Eriksson in 2007\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAn exceptional recruiter, the former England coach arrived at City in 2007 with stated ambitions and an extensive address book. He marked the end of this transitional period and the beginning of more ambitious recruitment — a turning point that this jersey accompanied in its final months of wear.\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 the same as a mass-produced fan replica. It's an item designed for play or real use — technical fabrics, different finishes, original tags, construction that lasts over time. On \u003cstrong\u003eReebok jerseys from this era\u003c\/strong\u003e, the differences are felt as soon as you pick it up: the fabric weight, the quality of the flocking, the reinforced seams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one displays an \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 condition with some spots and slight pilling\u003c\/strong\u003e — it's wear from use, not damage. For a long-sleeve jersey of this generation that has clearly been worn and not just hung on a wall, it's a remarkably honest state of preservation. The flaws are minor and do not affect the legibility or structure of the jersey.\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 sizes from the 2000s\u003c\/strong\u003e do not correspond to current standards — this is a reality that every collector must understand. An XL from 2005-2007 by Reebok often fits like a modern L, or even a generous M, depending on body type. The cut is straighter, less fitted than today's jerseys, but the drape is different.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore ordering, grab your tape measure and measure your chest circumference and torso length. Compare these measurements with those of the jersey available in the product sheet. This is the only way to avoid unpleasant surprises — and not miss out on a piece by two centimeters.\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\u003eManchester City pre-Abu Dhabi takeover\u003c\/strong\u003e is a period that true Blue fans know and respect. This isn't the era of Haaland and multi-hundred-million-dollar makeovers — it's the City from before, the one that fought to exist in the shadow of a dominant United. Owning a \u003cstrong\u003eReebok Thomas Cook 2005-07 jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e means owning a piece of popular history, that of a club that didn't yet have the means for its ambitions but nurtured them nonetheless. These long-sleeve jerseys, moreover, are much rarer to find than their short-sleeve versions — the vintage market confirms this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn 8\/10 condition, there aren't many in this state on the market. Long-sleeve jerseys tend to get more damaged at the cuffs, collar, and elbows — and this one passes the test well. For a vintage \u003cstrong\u003eManchester City collector's jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e in XL, this is exactly the kind of piece that ends up in a serious collection or proudly displayed on a hanger in a fan's office.\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\/Manchester_City_F.C.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eManchester City - 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 - Jersey History\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.premierleague.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003ePremier League - Official Site\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;\"\u003eA City before the billions, an era where every point counted double — this Reebok long-sleeve jersey tells that story better than any book. It's up to you to decide if you're ready to welcome it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Manchester City","offers":[{"title":"XL","offer_id":53941079507219,"sku":"281077","price":89.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2005-07-MANCHESTER-CITY-LONGSLEEVE-XL-281077_5.png?v=1774761498","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2005-07-manchester-city-longsleeve","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}