{"product_id":"2008-09-celtic-shirt","title":"Celtic FC 2008-09 Nike Vintage Away Shirt - Size L","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eCeltic FC Away Kit 2008-09 Nike — The Hoops away from Paradise\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eFor the 2008-09 season, \u003cstrong\u003eCeltic FC\u003c\/strong\u003e played their away matches in this \u003cstrong\u003eNike kit sponsored by Carling\u003c\/strong\u003e — a simple design, made for the hostile trips in the \u003cstrong\u003eScottish Premier League\u003c\/strong\u003e and Europe. A warrior's jersey, for a club that has never been afraid to chase points away from Celtic Park.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eJersey details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:2;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeason:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2008-2009\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e Celtic FC (Scottish Clubs)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Away\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nike\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e CARLING\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e L\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e LITTLE PULLS — slight fabric pulls, authentic wear of a \u003cstrong\u003eworn vintage jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e, no major defects\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\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eIn 2008-09, \u003cstrong\u003eCeltic FC\u003c\/strong\u003e was under the management of \u003cstrong\u003eGordon Strachan\u003c\/strong\u003e, who had been their manager since 2005 and had already won several \u003cstrong\u003eScottish Premier League\u003c\/strong\u003e titles with the Bhoys. The club sought to confirm its dominance in Scotland while also being competitive on the European stage. This was a pivotal era for Scottish football, with the eternal duel against \u003cstrong\u003eRangers FC\u003c\/strong\u003e shaping each season. Celtic Park is a fortress, but it's away from home that a team's character truly reveals itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThe 2008-09 squad relied on solid core players like \u003cstrong\u003eScott Brown\u003c\/strong\u003e, already a spiritual captain in midfield, goalkeeper \u003cstrong\u003eArtur Boruc\u003c\/strong\u003e, whose saves earned crucial points throughout the season, and striker \u003cstrong\u003eJan Vennegoor of Hesselink\u003c\/strong\u003e, who kept the Celtic attack alive. \u003cstrong\u003eAiden McGeady\u003c\/strong\u003e, dazzling on his wing, was already making a name for himself as one of the best players in the Scottish league. This away jersey is what they wore in opposing stadiums, under the pressure of derbies and European away trips.\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\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 2008-09 Scottish Premier League: a hard-fought title\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCeltic won the \u003cstrong\u003e2008-09 SPL\u003c\/strong\u003e after a tight season against Rangers, confirming the Bhoys' dominance under Strachan. This away jersey was worn in every decisive away match that contributed to that title.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOld Firm derbies away at Ibrox\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPlaying at \u003cstrong\u003eIbrox Stadium\u003c\/strong\u003e in Celtic's away jersey is one of the most electric matches in world football. In 2008-09, these confrontations once again lived up to expectations, with an intensity that few rivalries in Europe can match.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe European journey and nights under the floodlights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThat season, Celtic played European matches where the away jersey was featured during trips to the continent. Wearing the Celtic crest in Europe with this Nike kit means being part of the long European tradition of a club that lifted the \u003cstrong\u003eEuropean Cup Winners' Cup in 1967\u003c\/strong\u003e — the Bhoys never travel as tourists.\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 Nike jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e from that era is not a supermarket copy: it's the player version or the high-end fan version produced by Nike, with finishes, fabric weight, and technical details that no longer exist in current productions. The inner tags, reinforced seams, the flocking of the sponsors — everything betrays the origin and era of an \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal Celtic Nike 2008-09\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one is in \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e with slight fabric pulls (\"little pulls\"), which is perfectly normal for a jersey that has seen action. These micro-defects do not compromise the legibility of the jersey, its general appearance, or its collection value — on the contrary, they attest that it is an \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic vintage football jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e, not an item that has never left its plastic packaging.\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;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNike sizes from the late 2000s\u003c\/strong\u003e do not correspond to current standards. A 2008-09 L is often closer to a modern M — cuts were more fitted, less \"oversized\" than today. If you usually wear a modern L and like a slightly loose fit, this jersey will be perfect. If you are a true modern L, expect it to be slightly tight depending on your body shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore confirming your order, take a measuring tape and measure your chest at the widest point, then compare with the actual dimensions of the jersey available on the product sheet. This is the only reliable way to avoid an unpleasant surprise — returns due to size issues on a \u003cstrong\u003evintage jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e are always a shame for everyone.\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\u003eCeltic FC\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most legendary clubs in the British Isles, with a history that extends far beyond Scotland's borders. A \u003cstrong\u003eCeltic away kit 2008-09 Nike\u003c\/strong\u003e with Carling sponsor is an item that represents a specific era of Scottish football — that of renewed Bhoys' dominance and an \u003cstrong\u003eOld Firm rivalry\u003c\/strong\u003e at its peak intensity. Away jerseys are generally produced in smaller quantities than home ones, which inherently makes them rarer in the vintage collection market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003evintage Celtic jersey in 8\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e doesn't come around often. Most copies circulating today are either too worn to be proudly displayed, or have passed through hands that don't know what they have. This one is clean, identifiable, with just enough wear to tell a true story. There aren't many in this condition at this stage — if you know the value of such a jersey, you also know you shouldn't wait too long.\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\/Celtic_F.C.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eCeltic FC — Complete History on 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 Football Kits\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.uefa.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eUEFA — Official 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;\"\u003eThis 2008-09 Celtic away kit is an honest piece for a true Bhoys fan or a collector who knows the value of Scottish kits from that period. If that resonates with you, you know what to do.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Scottish Clubs","offers":[{"title":"L","offer_id":54012590227731,"sku":"368126","price":39.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2008-09-CELTIC-SHIRT-L-368126_1.jpg?v=1775510319","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2008-09-celtic-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}