{"product_id":"2007-08-stoke-city-shirt","title":"Stoke City Away Shirt 2007-08 Le Coq Sportif Vintage","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eStoke City 2007-08: The Le Coq Sportif Away Shirt from a Pivotal Championship Season\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn 2007-08, \u003cstrong\u003eStoke City\u003c\/strong\u003e was at a turning point in its history: Tony Pulis was building the machine that would bring the Potters back to the Premier League for the first time since 1985. This \u003cstrong\u003evintage Le Coq Sportif away shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e is a direct witness to this rise to power, tailored for a Championship season where every match counted double.\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 Stoke City\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Away\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit Manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Le Coq Sportif\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e SPONSOR: - authentic wear of a worn vintage shirt\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;\"\u003eThe 2007-08 season is undoubtedly the most important in \u003cstrong\u003eStoke City\u003c\/strong\u003e's modern era. Under \u003cstrong\u003eTony Pulis\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Staffordshire club had an almost perfect season in the \u003cstrong\u003eChampionship\u003c\/strong\u003e, finishing second in the league and thus securing direct promotion to the \u003cstrong\u003ePremier League\u003c\/strong\u003e. It was the end of a drought of over twenty years for Potters fans, and this away shirt is the concrete symbol of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThe Pulis project was about rugged, physical, effective football — exactly what reflects the identity of this club rooted in its working-class town. The philosophy was clear: no frills, pressing, winning duels, and a united team from the first minute to the last. This \u003cstrong\u003eLe Coq Sportif\u003c\/strong\u003e shirt, from a kit manufacturer then making a comeback in the English market, perfectly embodies this functional, no-nonsense aesthetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eMemories etched in this shirt\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRicardo Fuller and Mamady Sidibé, the dangerous duo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe two forwards were the offensive mainstays of that season, capable of troubling any Championship defense. Fuller in particular was a player capable of flashes of brilliance that got the Britannia Stadium crowd on their feet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRory Delap and the dreaded throw-ins\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAlthough \u003cstrong\u003eRory Delap\u003c\/strong\u003e's famous long throws are mostly associated with the Premier League seasons, the full-back-projectile-thrower was already in the squad in 2007-08. A tactical weapon that was part of the DNA of Pulis's Stoke.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSecond place in the Championship and historic promotion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFinishing second in the \u003cstrong\u003e2007-08 Championship\u003c\/strong\u003e with this level of consistency was the reward for an entire season of collective effort. For Potters fans, this moment will remain etched in memory — and this away shirt is an irreplaceable material souvenir.\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 shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e is not the same as a replica sold in stores at the time. The authentic one is the real model — the one worn in matches or distributed to players — with its superior finishes, its period technical fabrics, and its manufacturing details that disappear over the years. This is what is called a \u003cstrong\u003ecollector's football shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e in the true sense of the term.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one is in \u003cstrong\u003e9\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is frankly exceptional for a shirt of this generation. At that age, a shirt that retains this condition testifies to careful preservation, far from destructive 60° washes and scorching dryers. You are looking at a specimen that has crossed almost twenty years without losing its character.\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\u003c\/strong\u003e do not correspond to current standards — and this applies to all kit manufacturers, including \u003cstrong\u003eLe Coq Sportif\u003c\/strong\u003e. A 2007-08 XS will be closer to an old-fashioned build: slim fit, high armholes, and a different body length from modern oversized cuts. Don't rely solely on the label if you're ordering without trying it on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003ePractical advice: take a tape measure and measure your shoulder width and chest circumference before confirming your order. Then compare with the actual measurements of the shirt — don't hesitate to contact us to get them. Two minutes of measuring is better than a postal return and disappointment.\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\u003eStoke City away shirts\u003c\/strong\u003e from this period are objectively rare on the \u003cstrong\u003evintage football\u003c\/strong\u003e market. Stoke is not a club that generates massive production volumes, and away copies — worn in fewer matches than home ones — survive in smaller quantities. Add to that the fact that it's the promotion season to the Premier League, and you have something truly special for a \u003cstrong\u003ecollector's shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003e9\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, it's even rarer. Most shirts from this era that you find on the market have suffered the ravages of time: discoloration, cracked flocking, deformed collar. Not this one. There aren't many in this condition, and for such a symbolic season for the club — it's the kind of piece that doesn't often come your way.\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\/Stoke_City\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eStoke 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 - History of jerseys\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 collect English club shirts from the 2000s with a real story behind them, this Stoke City 2007-08 Le Coq Sportif away shirt ticks all the boxes — and in XS, it won't be available for long.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stoke City","offers":[{"title":"XS","offer_id":54010256720147,"sku":"309886","price":24.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2007-08-STOKE-CITY-SHIRT-XS-309886_1.jpg?v=1775437234","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2007-08-stoke-city-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}