{"product_id":"2007-09-hamburg-tigger-shirt","title":"Hamburg Away Shirt Adidas 2007-09 Tigger vintage 9\/10","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eHamburg Away Adidas 2007-09 Kit — The \"Tigger\" who isn't afraid to go out\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBetween 2007 and 2009, HSV was going through a pivotal period in its Bundesliga history, and this \u003cstrong\u003eHamburg Adidas away kit\u003c\/strong\u003e was its standard-bearer on the road. Nicknamed \u003cstrong\u003e\"Tigger\"\u003c\/strong\u003e — a moniker that has stuck to it like a brand in the community of \u003cstrong\u003ecollectors of vintage German jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e — this size L item in 9\/10 condition is exactly the kind of piece you don't come across every day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eKit Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:2;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeason:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2007-2009\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hamburg SV\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Away\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adidas\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e FLY EMIRATES\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e SPONSOR: FLY EMIRATES — authentic wear of a worn vintage jersey, almost impeccable for its age\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eWhat this jersey represents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHamburg SV in the late 2000s\u003c\/strong\u003e lived in a state of permanent paradox: a historic club, a Bundesliga founder and the only club never to have been relegated at that time, but condemned to fight each season to exist at the top of the table rather than to win a title. The 2007-2009 period was exactly in this in-between — too strong to suffer, not yet consistent enough to challenge Bayern or Dortmund. It is this tension that this \u003cstrong\u003ecollector's away kit\u003c\/strong\u003e carries within it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eOn the pitch, HSV could count on serious players. \u003cstrong\u003eRafael van der Vaart\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Dutch playmaker with the surgical left foot, was the undisputed star of the dressing room before leaving for Real Madrid. \u003cstrong\u003eIvica Olić\u003c\/strong\u003e brought his crazy energy in attack, \u003cstrong\u003eJoris Mathijsen\u003c\/strong\u003e held the central defense, and goalkeeper \u003cstrong\u003eFrank Rost\u003c\/strong\u003e provided solid consistency in goal. A team with character, talent, but still looking for its ceiling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eMoments etched in this jersey\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHSV finishes 5th in Bundesliga in 2007-08\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA solid season that validated the club's competitiveness but also illustrated its difficulty in reaching the next level towards the elite. The away kit was in full swing during trips in Germany and on the European stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVan der Vaart, absolute orchestra conductor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIt was during this period that the Dutchman confirmed his status as a world-class player in the HSV jersey. Every away match was an invitation to see him pull off a stroke of genius in any stadium in Germany or Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFLY EMIRATES, the sponsor that changes the club's dimension\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe arrival of \u003cstrong\u003eFLY EMIRATES as shirt sponsor\u003c\/strong\u003e was not insignificant: it positioned Hamburg in another category of image, that of clubs that attract international partners. On this away kit, this logo takes on a particular meaning — it is the sign of a club looking to the future.\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 Adidas jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is first and foremost a difference in material that you immediately feel between your fingers — the cut, the weave, the finishes of the heat-sealed or embroidered badges, the inner labels with specific references to the era. Replicas from that period exist, but they don't compare in appearance or feel to someone who knows their stuff.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis item displays a condition of \u003cstrong\u003e9\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e, which in the world of \u003cstrong\u003evintage football jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e concretely means: almost new, with no major visible defects, sponsor and flocking intact. For a jersey that is between 15 and 17 years old, this is exceptional preservation. You hold it in your hand, you wonder if it was ever actually worn.\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\u003eAdidas jerseys from the late 2000s\u003c\/strong\u003e are cut tighter than current fits, and this is a reality that even regulars sometimes forget. A size L from that era generally corresponds to a modern M\/L in a fitted cut — some current L wearers might find it a little short or tight depending on their body type.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore you buy, grab a tape measure and measure your shoulder width and chest circumference. Compare with the actual measurements of the jersey if they are available, or don't hesitate to contact the store directly. A \u003cstrong\u003ecollector's Hamburg jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e at 9\/10 should be ordered with the correct measurements in hand, not on instinct.\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;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHSV is a mythical German football club\u003c\/strong\u003e — the only club to have played every Bundesliga season since its creation until 2018, European champion in 1983, a track record that speaks for itself. Away jerseys from this 2007-2009 period are not so easy to find, and the nickname \u003cstrong\u003e\"Tigger\"\u003c\/strong\u003e given to it by collectors testifies to a special status in the culture of \u003cstrong\u003eretro Bundesliga jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e. This is exactly the kind of piece that fills a wall or a display case with class.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eAnd in this condition? 9\/10 for a \u003cstrong\u003evintage Adidas Hamburg away kit\u003c\/strong\u003e with the FLY EMIRATES sponsor clearly visible and intact is rare. Examples in this condition are becoming increasingly rare over the years — others are damaged, faded, or have long since disappeared into the back of boxes. There aren't many in this condition on the market, and that's not a turn of phrase, it's the reality of the \u003cstrong\u003evintage football jersey market\u003c\/strong\u003e.\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\/Hamburger_SV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eHamburg SV - 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 - Kit 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;\"\u003eIf you're looking for a Hamburg away kit from the great Adidas era with an Emirates sponsor and a condition that holds up — you've found it. The rest is up to you to write.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hamburg","offers":[{"title":"L","offer_id":54009286328595,"sku":"366221","price":39.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2007-09-HAMBURG-TIGGER-SHIRT-L-366221_1_192165a6-6980-4325-8a37-7e70e2581d06.jpg?v=1775361679","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2007-09-hamburg-tigger-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}