{"product_id":"2007-08-everton-yobo-shirt","title":"Everton Home Shirt Umbro 2007-08 Yobo Vintage","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eEverton 2007-08 Umbro Shirt – Yobo printing, Chang sponsor, a pure Premier League season\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\nThe 2007-08 season, Goodison Park running at full throttle under \u003cstrong\u003eDavid Moyes\u003c\/strong\u003e, and this \u003cstrong\u003eEverton Umbro home shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong\u003eJoseph Yobo\u003c\/strong\u003e's name on the back is direct evidence of that era. A genuine item from the time, size S, in \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e – this is exactly the kind of piece that doesn't stay long in a serious collection.\n\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 2007-2008\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e Everton FC\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Umbro\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e CHANG\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e CHANG sponsor present – authentic wear of a worn vintage jersey, consistent with the age of the piece\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\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\nIn 2007-08, \u003cstrong\u003eEverton\u003c\/strong\u003e was a sure bet in English football, a club that didn't make noise but regularly picked up points under \u003cstrong\u003eDavid Moyes\u003c\/strong\u003e, then one of the most respected coaches in the \u003cstrong\u003ePremier League\u003c\/strong\u003e. The Toffees finished that season in a solid \u003cstrong\u003e5th place\u003c\/strong\u003e, confirming their status as a top 6 club that challenged the big teams both home and away. This consistency, this strong character, is what this \u003cstrong\u003evintage Umbro home shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e embodies.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\nThe team of that era was a solid collective with names that resonate with true English football fans: \u003cstrong\u003eTim Cahill\u003c\/strong\u003e emerging from nowhere on corners, \u003cstrong\u003eMikel Arteta\u003c\/strong\u003e dictating the tempo in midfield with rare elegance, \u003cstrong\u003ePhil Neville\u003c\/strong\u003e as the quiet captain, and of course \u003cstrong\u003eJoseph Yobo\u003c\/strong\u003e – the Nigerian central defender whose name adorns this shirt – a rock in Everton's defense for several seasons. It was a team that hurt the big clubs, a team with character.\n\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\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJoseph Yobo, the defensive boss\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nHaving arrived at Everton in 2003 from Olympique de Marseille, \u003cstrong\u003eJoseph Yobo\u003c\/strong\u003e was the undisputed starting central defender for the Toffees for years. Captain of Nigeria, a confirmed international, he perfectly represents the kind of reliable player Moyes built his defensive block around season after season.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5th place in the 2007-08 Premier League\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFinishing 5th in the Premier League in an era dominated by the big four (Chelsea, Arsenal, United, Liverpool) is a performance that deserves respect. \u003cstrong\u003eEverton\u003c\/strong\u003e that season continued its positive momentum and confirmed that Goodison Park was far from an easy destination for opponents.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Umbro partnership – a strong textile identity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUmbro\u003c\/strong\u003e and Everton have a long history of iconic shirts in English football. The design of that era, simple and elegant, with the sponsor \u003cstrong\u003eChang Beer\u003c\/strong\u003e – the Thai beer that sponsored the club since 2004 – has become an instantly recognizable visual signature for all fans of \u003cstrong\u003evintage Premier League shirts\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n\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;\"\u003e\nAn \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic vintage shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e is the version worn by players or sold in official stores at the time of its release – not a modern reproduction, not a retro-replica manufactured twenty years later. The finishes are different, the interior tags tell their own story, and the fabric has that characteristic texture of \u003cstrong\u003eUmbro\u003c\/strong\u003e productions from the mid-2000s that no re-release truly replicates.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\nThis one shows an \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, which in the world of \u003cstrong\u003evintage football shirts\u003c\/strong\u003e is an excellent rating. The CHANG sponsor is well present, the seams hold, and the wear is that of a shirt that has lived – not damaged, just authentic. This is exactly what you look for when you collect seriously.\n\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\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage Umbro shirts\u003c\/strong\u003e from the 2000s generally run smaller than modern cuts. A size S from that era often corresponds to an XS or a slim S today, depending on body type. The cuts were more fitted, less oversized, with less material in the shoulders and chest than what is found in contemporary productions.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\nBefore ordering, take a measuring tape and measure your chest flat under the armpits. Compare with the exact measurements you can ask us for – two minutes of checking is better than a return. \u003cstrong\u003eCollector's shirts\u003c\/strong\u003e are not ordered blindly, especially for a size S item.\n\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\nAn \u003cstrong\u003eEverton Yobo print shirt from the 2007-08 season\u003c\/strong\u003e is a piece that ticks several boxes at once: an iconic club player during a pivotal period, a historic kit manufacturer like \u003cstrong\u003eUmbro\u003c\/strong\u003e, and a \u003cstrong\u003eChang\u003c\/strong\u003e sponsor that is now part of the visual identity of an entire decade of Toffees. Prints of central defenders like Yobo – not the expected stars, not the number 9s – are often the rarest to find on the second-hand market, precisely because they were not mass-produced.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\nAnd in this condition? \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 on a 2007-08 shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e is exceptional. Most pieces from this generation have been left in locker rooms, drawers, or flea markets before ending up in collections – often in a much less flattering state. There aren't many in circulation that combine this print, this era, and this condition. If you're looking for a \u003cstrong\u003evintage Premier League shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e with character and history, this one is at the top of the list.\n\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\/Everton_F.C.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eEverton - 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;\"\u003e\nIf you are a fan of English football, genuine vintage shirts, or simply a fan of Everton and what the club represented during the Moyes years, this piece deserves a place in your collection – no fuss, no overbidding. It's the real deal.\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Everton","offers":[{"title":"S","offer_id":53976875237651,"sku":"201937","price":54.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2007-08-EVERTON-YOBO-SHIRT-S-201937_4.jpg?v=1774898246","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2007-08-everton-yobo-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}