{"product_id":"2008-09-mlada-boleslav-shirt","title":"Mladá Boleslav 2008-09 Home Shirt Umbro Vintage 9\/10","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eMladá Boleslav 2008-09 – The Umbro home shirt from the Europa League season\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn 2008-09, \u003cstrong\u003eMladá Boleslav\u003c\/strong\u003e played on Czech and European pitches with this \u003cstrong\u003eUmbro home shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e featuring the sponsor \u003cstrong\u003eSKO-ENERGO\u003c\/strong\u003e. A provincial club that has carved out a real reputation in the \u003cstrong\u003eGambrinus Liga\u003c\/strong\u003e and on the continental scene — and proves it with an authentic jersey in almost perfect condition, rated \u003cstrong\u003e9\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e.\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 2008-09\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e FK Mladá Boleslav\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 SKO-ENERGO\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e SPONSOR: SKO-ENERGO – authentic wear of a worn vintage jersey, but in exceptional preservation 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 shirt represents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eFK Mladá Boleslav is a city known for its Škoda factories and a football club that established itself among the Czech elite in the 2000s. The \u003cstrong\u003e2008-09\u003c\/strong\u003e season corresponds to a pivotal period for this Central Bohemian club, accustomed to fighting for top spots in the \u003cstrong\u003eGambrinus Liga\u003c\/strong\u003e and trying their luck in European cups. This is not a postcard club – it's a club of hard work, rigor, that builds its results on the field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eDuring this period, Boleslav relied on a strong Czech squad, with locally trained players and a few individuals capable of making a difference. The sponsor \u003cstrong\u003eSKO-ENERGO\u003c\/strong\u003e, an energy group active in the Czech Republic, demonstrates a strong regional presence — this kind of local partnership is only found on the shirts of clubs deeply rooted in their territory. Nothing flashy, just pure consistency.\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\u003eA club established in the Czech elite\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSince the mid-2000s, Mladá Boleslav has established itself as a regular contender at the top of the \u003cstrong\u003eGambrinus Liga\u003c\/strong\u003e. Far from being a mere token, the club has managed to compete with Prague giants Sparta and Slavia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEuropean adventure as a showcase\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis era marks the club's regular participation in \u003cstrong\u003eUEFA competitions\u003c\/strong\u003e, particularly in the UEFA Cup and then the Europa League. Playing two-legged matches against continental clubs is a formative experience for a squad of this size — and this shirt is direct proof of that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUmbro in the Czech Republic: a rare association\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSeeing the \u003cstrong\u003eUmbro logo\u003c\/strong\u003e on a \u003cstrong\u003eCzech football shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e from this era is a curiosity in itself for any serious collector. The British kit manufacturer, known for its collaborations with major national teams and English clubs, is associated here with a Central European club — an uncommon combination in the archives of the double diamond brand.\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;\"\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003evintage authentic shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e is one that genuinely circulated in locker rooms, in the stands, or in official club stores at the time of its release. It's not a reproduction made later to satisfy nostalgia — it's an object of its time, with its original tags, materials from that era, and its history sewn into every fiber of the fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.8em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one displays a \u003cstrong\u003e9\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e condition, which is frankly rare for a shirt over fifteen years old. Specifically: no aggressive fading, \u003cstrong\u003eSKO-ENERGO\u003c\/strong\u003e sponsor perfectly legible, Umbro fabric structure intact. This is exactly the kind of piece you take out of the closet with gloves.\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 jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e systematically run smaller than modern cuts. An XL from 2008-09 often corresponds to a current L, sometimes even an M depending on body types. The cut of that era is more fitted, less oversized — footballers wore their shirts tight, not loose like today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore confirming your order, take your actual measurements: chest circumference and back length. Compare them to the physical measurements of the shirt — not your usual size. This is the only way to be 100% sure that this \u003cstrong\u003eUmbro XL shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e will fit you perfectly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eWhy you should have it in your collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJerseys from Central European clubs\u003c\/strong\u003e of this era are the most undervalued segment of the \u003cstrong\u003evintage collector's jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e market. While everyone is fighting over Premier League or Serie A kits, pieces from the \u003cstrong\u003eGambrinus Liga\u003c\/strong\u003e go under the radar — and that's exactly why they are worth a look. Rarity is also this: an item you don't come across every day on resale platforms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eAnd in this precise condition? A \u003cstrong\u003e9\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e for a 2008-09 season shirt with the original \u003cstrong\u003eSKO-ENERGO\u003c\/strong\u003e sponsor and the \u003cstrong\u003eUmbro\u003c\/strong\u003e brand is an opportunity that doesn't come twice. There aren't many in this condition still lingering in the wild — most ended up washed too hot, or forgotten in an attic without care.\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\/FK_Mlad%C3%A1_Boleslav\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eFK Mladá Boleslav – 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're looking for a rare, honest piece in impeccable condition — one of those that truly stand out in a beautiful collection of European jerseys — this Boleslav 2008-09 is for you. It's up to you.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Other European Clubs","offers":[{"title":"XL","offer_id":54012071018771,"sku":"366442","price":59.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2008-09-MLADA-BOLESLAV-SHIRT-XL-366442_1.jpg?v=1775502417","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2008-09-mlada-boleslav-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}