Notts County Away Shirt 2007-08 Precision Training Vintage XXL

Notts County 2007-08 — Long-sleeved away shirt, signed Precision Training, sponsored by MEDOC and size XXL

In 2007-08, Notts County played in League Two, the fourth tier of English football, far from the spotlight but still holding the unique status of being the oldest professional club in the world. This Precision Training long-sleeved away shirt, tagged XXL with its MEDOC sponsor, is exactly the kind of piece you don't come across anymore — discreet, honest, deeply authentic.

Shirt details

Season: 2007-08
Club: Notts County FC — Lower Leagues
Type: Away — Long-sleeved
Kit manufacturer: Precision Training
Sponsor: MEDOC
Size: XXL
Condition: 8/10
State: LITTLE SPOTS, LITTLE PULLS, SLIGHTLY USED PRINTINGS — authentic wear of a worn vintage shirt

What this shirt represents

Notts County Football Club, founded in 1862, is a global football institution — literally the oldest professional club on the planet. In 2007-08, the club was going through a quiet struggle in League Two, far from the Premier League and its millions, but still standing tall at Meadow Lane, which breathes history. This kind of season, without trophies, without dazzling victories, is where real football is played — against relegation, for pride, for the most loyal fans.

That season, the club operated on tight budgets, with Division 4 players giving their all without cameras to film them. The Notts County locker room in 2007-08 was far from stars — it was the era of discreet professionals playing in League Two, guys like Mike Edwards, a pivotal central defender for the team at that time, or the midfielders who fought for every ball in the dusty locker rooms of lower-league English stadiums. The long-sleeved away shirt perfectly embodied this reality: raw, serious, unadorned.

Moments etched into this shirt

League Two 2007-08 — The constant struggle for survival
This season, Notts County was fighting to avoid relegation to the Conference — the fifth division, the antechamber of semi-professional football. This shirt was worn on dozens of away trips to stadiums that television never filmed, against opponents like Rochdale, Macclesfield, or Shrewsbury Town.

Precision Training — The kit manufacturer for clubs operating on a shoestring budget
Precision Training is a British kit manufacturer specializing in lower league clubs and amateur teams. Wearing a Precision Training shirt means wearing the true history of English football — that of muddy pitches, volunteer referees, and supporters who never gave up.

MEDOC sponsor — Local roots in a globalized football world
The MEDOC sponsor printed on this away shirt perfectly embodies the economy of lower league football: local partnerships, names not found on major billboards. This is what makes this shirt precious — it tells a truth that Premier League clubs abandoned long ago.

Authentic vs Replica

An authentic vintage shirt is not a copy made for the stadium shop ten years later. It's a shirt that was produced for the season, in quantities intended for players or for direct sale to fans at the time. The finishes, labels, cut — everything matches what actually existed on the pitch in 2007-08.

This one is in 8/10 condition with some small stains, slight fabric pulls, and slightly worn prints — traces of a shirt that has lived. This is not a defect; it is proof of authenticity. A vintage shirt in perfect condition is almost non-existent. Here, the wear is honest, discreet, and does not in any way compromise the overall presentation of the item.

Vintage size guide

Vintage English sizes — especially from kit manufacturers like Precision Training — often have a more fitted and less generous cut than current standards. A vintage XXL from the 2000s can easily correspond to a modern XL depending on the brand, especially in sleeve length and chest measurement. Never rely solely on the label.

Before buying, measure yourself: chest circumference, back length, and sleeve length are the three essential pieces of data. Compare them with the actual dimensions of the shirt — don't hesitate to contact us if you have any doubts. A collector's shirt is earned, but it also has to fit.

Why have it in your collection

The vintage Notts County shirt is already a rarity in itself — the oldest professional club in the world, often overlooked in collections in favor of Premier League giants. But a Precision Training long-sleeved away shirt from the 2007-08 season with the MEDOC sponsor in size XXL? That's an ultra-specific combination that is almost impossible to find anywhere else. English lower league shirts from this era have a short lifespan on the secondary market — produced in small quantities, kept by few people, and even less often found in good condition.

There aren't many in this condition. An 8/10 condition for a League Two shirt over fifteen years old is already an achievement. The small stains and pulls are there, but the shirt holds up perfectly and displays with dignity in any serious collection. If you collect vintage English football shirts from the lower divisions, this piece ticks all the boxes.

To go further

• Notts County FC — Wikipedia
• Football Kit Archive — Shirt history
• UEFA — European Football

If you're looking for a shirt that tells the story of real English football — not the one of trophies and billionaire sponsors, but the one of cold locker rooms and bus trips — this Notts County 2007-08 is for you. It's your move.