{"product_id":"2006-07-glasgow-rangers-shirt","title":"Glasgow Rangers Away Shirt 2006-07 Umbro Carling Vintage XL","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eGlasgow Rangers Away Shirt 2006-07 — Umbro, Carling era, a true gem\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003e2006-07\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eGlasgow Rangers\u003c\/strong\u003e were navigating an intense period of transition, with a squad undergoing reconstruction and very real European ambitions. This \u003cstrong\u003eUmbro away shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e featuring \u003cstrong\u003eCarling\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of those items that encapsulates an entire season in a single piece of fabric — a season of Ibrox, fiercely contested derbies, and European nights.\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 2006-2007\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glasgow Rangers FC\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Away\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Umbro\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e CARLING\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e SPONSOR: CARLING — authentic wear of a worn vintage shirt, exceptional condition for a piece of this age\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;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2006-07\u003c\/strong\u003e season was a pivotal one for \u003cstrong\u003eGlasgow Rangers\u003c\/strong\u003e. The club entered the Paul Le Guen era — yes, the French coach who arrived at Ibrox with strong ideas — before the season was cut short and \u003cstrong\u003eWalter Smith\u003c\/strong\u003e took over in January 2007. This mid-season turnaround was one of the most talked-about sagas in Scottish football of the decade. This \u003cstrong\u003eUmbro\u003c\/strong\u003e away shirt is a direct witness to that period of turbulence and reconstruction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eWhen Walter Smith took over the club mid-season, he brought order back to the Gers' house with his characteristic firmness. Players like \u003cstrong\u003eBarry Ferguson\u003c\/strong\u003e, an emblematic captain and the soul of the dressing room, regained their place in the system. \u003cstrong\u003eNacho Novo\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eKris Boyd\u003c\/strong\u003e freshly arrived from Kilmarnock, and \u003cstrong\u003eAllan McGregor\u003c\/strong\u003e in goal were part of the squad that wore this shirt on Scottish and European pitches. A season with two faces, an evolving identity, and a club that never gives 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\u003ePaul Le Guen's dramatic departure — January 2007\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe French coach left Ibrox after only seven months, with a disappointing record in the \u003cstrong\u003eScottish Premier League\u003c\/strong\u003e and a tense relationship with several key players in the dressing room. This resignation shook the club and hastened the return of Walter Smith, a true legend of the Ibrox dugout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWalter Smith's return and the climb back up the SPL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAs soon as he took charge, \u003cstrong\u003eSmith\u003c\/strong\u003e stabilized the team and reignited their winning momentum. The club finished the season by restoring consistency to their football, laying the groundwork for what would become a series of titles in the following seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEuropean campaigns in the UEFA Cup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nRangers participated in the \u003cstrong\u003eUEFA Cup\u003c\/strong\u003e that season, playing European matches where this away shirt was worn outside the country. These encounters against continental opponents are part of the club's European DNA, always present despite internal turmoil.\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 manufactured at the time of the season, to be worn — not to be displayed in a showcase. The finishes are different from mass-produced replicas: collar, seams, badges, and internal stamps bear the mark of a production designed for play or for the supporter who experiences the match from within. This is what makes it a genuine \u003cstrong\u003efootball collector's item\u003c\/strong\u003e, and not just a souvenir from an official store.\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 frankly rare for a shirt of this generation. The \u003cstrong\u003eCARLING\u003c\/strong\u003e flocking is present, legible, with no major peeling. In this state of preservation, we are looking at a piece that has been respected, carefully kept, and has not been left in the bottom of a damp box for fifteen years. This is exactly what a serious collector looks for.\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\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage Umbro shirts\u003c\/strong\u003e from the 2000s generally run smaller than current standards. An XL from that era often corresponds to a modern L, or even an M depending on the build. The fabric is also stiffer and less stretchy than the technical materials found today, which impacts the fit and comfort if you expect something as supple as a current shirt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore confirming your order, take a measuring tape and measure your chest width and back length. Then compare with the exact measurements indicated in the product sheet. A vintage XL typically has a chest measurement of around 56-58 cm flat — but always check, because a poorly fitting collector's shirt is a shame for everyone.\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\u003e2006-07 Rangers away shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of those pieces that documents a real period in the club's history — not a title, not a final, but a season of crisis and comeback, with two managers and an identity in full redefinition. This is exactly the kind of season that Scottish football historians study, and that true \u003cstrong\u003eGers\u003c\/strong\u003e fans do not forget. This type of piece, linked to a strong and complex context, has a narrative value that shirts from uneventful seasons do not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThere aren't many in this condition. A 9\/10 on a \u003cstrong\u003evintage Umbro shirt from 2006\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the \u003cstrong\u003eCarling\u003c\/strong\u003e sponsor intact and preserved finishes, is a rare commodity in the market for \u003cstrong\u003eretro football shirts\u003c\/strong\u003e. Most of these pieces have been through washing machines for years, have lost their flocking or have seen their fabric degrade. Not this one. If you collect \u003cstrong\u003evintage Scottish football shirts\u003c\/strong\u003e or simply great Umbro pieces from the 2000s, this Rangers season deserves its place in your collection.\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\/Rangers_F.C.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eGlasgow Rangers FC — 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;\"\u003eThis shirt is an entire season of Ibrox in your hands — the crisis, the comeback, the Rangers' character. If you let it go, someone else will have it before you.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Scottish Clubs","offers":[{"title":"XL","offer_id":54012592095507,"sku":"365010","price":34.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2006-07-GLASGOW-RANGERS-SHIRT-XL-365010_1.jpg?v=1775510338","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2006-07-glasgow-rangers-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}