{"product_id":"2006-07-west-ham-united-shirt","title":"West Ham United 2006-07 Reebok JobServe Away Shirt Vintage","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eWest Ham United Away Shirt 2006-07 — The Reebok Era, the Season of Rebuilding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2006-07 West Ham United season\u003c\/strong\u003e came right after the trauma of the FA Cup final and the narrow escape from relegation in the final moments of a crazy 2005-06 season. This \u003cstrong\u003eReebok away shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e, sponsored by \u003cstrong\u003eJobServe\u003c\/strong\u003e, is the attire of a club rebuilding itself, seeking a second wind, carrying all the complexity of a historic East End institution facing the brutal realities of the modern \u003cstrong\u003ePremier League\u003c\/strong\u003e.\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 West Ham United\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Away\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reebok\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e JOBSERVE\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e JobServe sponsor clearly visible — authentic wear and tear of a \u003cstrong\u003eworn vintage jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e, consistent with its age and history\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;\"\u003eIn 2006-07, \u003cstrong\u003eWest Ham United\u003c\/strong\u003e went through a pivotal period in its modern history. The club was coming off an absolutely wild 2005-06 season: an FA Cup final lost to Liverpool on penalties, and a last-gasp Premier League survival thanks to a decisive \u003cstrong\u003eCarlos Tevez\u003c\/strong\u003e. The summer of 2006 was when the Hammers tried to turn the page, stabilize the ranks, and rebuild something solid under the management of \u003cstrong\u003eAlan Pardew\u003c\/strong\u003e and then Alan Curbishley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eOn the pitch, strong names carried the hopes of \u003cstrong\u003eUpton Park\u003c\/strong\u003e that season. \u003cstrong\u003eBobby Zamora\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eMarlon Harewood\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eMatthew Etherington\u003c\/strong\u003e — players who embodied this popular, fighting West Ham, rooted in its values. \u003cstrong\u003eRobert Green\u003c\/strong\u003e in goal, reliable and consistent. The squad wasn't a top-6 contender, but it perfectly represented the DNA of a club that played with heart before playing with its wallet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eMoments Etched into This Shirt\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Pardew — Curbishley Transition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlan Pardew was sacked in December 2006 after a difficult start to the season. Alan Curbishley took the reins and managed to keep the club in the Premier League — a constant in the life of the Hammers at that time, with each survival being worth its weight in gold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Shadow of the Tevez-Mascherano Affair\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe previous season left its mark: the controversy surrounding the irregular registration of Carlos Tevez and Javier Mascherano still haunted the corridors of Upton Park at the start of the 2006-07 season. The club was under administrative as well as sporting pressure, a context that makes every shirt from this era unique in the club's history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJobServe, the East London Sponsor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJobServe\u003c\/strong\u003e, a recruitment platform founded in Essex, perfectly embodies West Ham's geographical and community roots during this period. This sponsor is not a big name from the FTSE 100 or global finance — it's a local, loyal company that fits the image of a club that remained close to its roots despite the turbulence.\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 a different category from the replica sold in stores at the time. The cut, the finishes, the materials used by \u003cstrong\u003eReebok\u003c\/strong\u003e on the authentic 2006-07 models are of superior quality: stronger seams, technical fabrics designed for real performance, flocked logos and badges generally sewn on rather than heat-pressed. It's an item made to be worn in a real match, not to be hung on a shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one displays a \u003cstrong\u003econdition of 8\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is honest and very good for a nearly twenty-year-old jersey. The \u003cstrong\u003eJobServe\u003c\/strong\u003e sponsor is still legible, the shirt's structure is intact — we are clearly looking at a piece that has lived without being trashed. This is exactly what we look for in a \u003cstrong\u003ecollectible Premier League shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e from the 2000s.\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;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003esizing of vintage Reebok shirts from the 2000s\u003c\/strong\u003e does not follow current standards. A 2006 XXL often corresponds to a modern L or XL in today's fitted cuts. Shirts from that era were designed with a looser fit, a less tailored cut — which can actually work in your favor depending on your body shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore you commit, take your measurements: chest circumference, shoulder-to-shoulder length, total shirt length. Compare with the flat measurements of the product if available, or contact us directly. A well-fitting \u003cstrong\u003evintage XXL shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e is infinitely better than a shirt that's too tight or too big gathering dust in a closet.\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\u003eWest Ham 2006-07 Reebok away shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e is a piece that is becoming seriously rare on the \u003cstrong\u003evintage football shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e market. Shirts from this period — the last Reebok years before the club changed kit suppliers — are increasingly sought after by collectors interested in the Hammers' history. It's a precise time window, full of stories, and examples in good condition are becoming scarce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThere aren't many in this condition on the market. An 8\/10 for a nearly twenty-year-old shirt is a nice surprise. The sponsor is clearly visible, the structure is preserved — this isn't a damaged shirt being sweet-talked into a sale. It's an honest piece, in real collector's condition, that deserves its place in a serious collection of \u003cstrong\u003eretro Premier League shirts\u003c\/strong\u003e.\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\/West_Ham_United_F.C.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eWest Ham United - 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.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;\"\u003eIf you're a Hammers fan or simply a lover of \u003cstrong\u003evintage Premier League shirts\u003c\/strong\u003e from the 2000s, this 2006-07 Reebok piece is really worth a look — it's up to you to decide if it has a place in your collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"West Ham","offers":[{"title":"XXL","offer_id":53976883298579,"sku":"193213","price":54.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2006-07-WEST-HAM-UNITED-SHIRT-XXL-193213_5.jpg?v=1774898376","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2006-07-west-ham-united-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}