{"product_id":"2009-10-reading-cisse-shirt","title":"Reading 2009-10 Puma Home Cisse Vintage S Shirt","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eReading 2009-10 Puma Home Shirt — Cissé Print at the Madejski\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn 2009-10, \u003cstrong\u003eReading FC\u003c\/strong\u003e battled in the Championship to return to the Premier League, and this \u003cstrong\u003ePuma home shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong\u003eCISSE\u003c\/strong\u003e printed on the back perfectly captures that pivotal moment for the club. A player's shirt, not a replica from a store shelf — someone actually wore it with that name on the back.\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 2009-2010\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reading FC\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit Manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Puma\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e WAITROSE\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e LITTLE PULLS, LITTLE SPOTS — authentic wear of a \u003cstrong\u003eworn vintage shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e, not a new item that has never seen a locker room\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;\"\u003eIn the 2009-10 season, \u003cstrong\u003eReading FC\u003c\/strong\u003e was playing in the \u003cstrong\u003eChampionship\u003c\/strong\u003e, England's second division, four years after reaching the heights of the Premier League. The Berkshire club was undergoing a post-elite rebuilding period, seeking to return to the level it had reached with a bang in 2006. The \u003cstrong\u003eMadejski Stadium\u003c\/strong\u003e remained a respected fortress in the second division, and the \u003cstrong\u003eWaitrose\u003c\/strong\u003e sponsor on the chest testified to a strong local partnership, rooted in the club's identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCISSE\u003c\/strong\u003e print on the back of this shirt most likely refers to \u003cstrong\u003eKalifa Cissé\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Franco-Guinean defensive midfielder who played for Reading during this period. Trained in France and having played in the English league, Cissé was one of those unsung heroes who keep a team running without necessarily making headlines. Having his name on this shirt is exactly what makes the item interesting: not a bankable star, but an authentic Championship battler.\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\u003eReading in the Championship — rebuilding after the Premier League\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nRelegated in 2008 after two seasons in the Premier League, \u003cstrong\u003eReading FC\u003c\/strong\u003e began its reconstruction with ambition. The 2009-10 season was part of this collective effort to return to the elite, with a reassembled team still capable of competing at the highest level of the Championship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Steve Coppell and then Brian McDermott era\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe 2009-10 season saw \u003cstrong\u003eBrian McDermott\u003c\/strong\u003e take the reins of the club after Brendan Rodgers' departure. This managerial change mid-season reflected the instability of the moment, but also the club's desire to bounce back. McDermott would later lead Reading to the Championship title in 2012 — so this shirt belongs to the genesis of that great period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePuma and Reading — a discreet but solid partnership\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePuma\u003c\/strong\u003e outfitted Reading at this time with typical late 2000s cuts: clean, functional, without excessive frills. It wasn't the most publicized partnership in the football world, but it produced shirts that have aged well and are now sought after by \u003cstrong\u003ecollectors of vintage English shirts\u003c\/strong\u003e.\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 an item made for playing, not for wearing in the stands. The finishes are different, the fabrics more technical, the fit more tailored. At the time, the distinction between player and supporter was immediately visible in the quality of the fabric and the construction of the shirt — and that's exactly what you have here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis shirt is in \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e condition, with slight bobbling and a few small spots — what is known in the trade as \u003cem\u003ehonest\u003c\/em\u003e wear. Nothing that detracts from the piece, nothing that offends the eye. It's the mark of a shirt that has lived, and that's precisely what gives it character compared to a plastic-wrapped replica fresh out of a box.\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\u003eVintage size S shirts\u003c\/strong\u003e from this era do not correspond to current standards. A Puma S from 2009 generally fits like a modern XS, or a very slim S. The cuts were designed for athletes, not for casual comfort — if you're used to the looser modern shirts, take this into account before buying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore finalizing your order, get a tape measure and measure your chest circumference and torso length. Compare with the actual shirt measurements if available, or don't hesitate to contact us directly. A \u003cstrong\u003ecollector's shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e that doesn't fit stays in a drawer — and that's a shame.\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\u003eVintage Reading FC shirts\u003c\/strong\u003e are underrepresented in collections, especially compared to Premier League clubs that dominate showcases. That's exactly why they are interesting: they tell a story of authentic English football, far from the glamour of big teams, with a real flavor of the English second division. A print like \u003cstrong\u003eCISSE\u003c\/strong\u003e — an unsung player, a name that speaks to true connoisseurs — is the kind of detail that makes a difference in a serious collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e condition, this shirt is in a rare state for a fifteen-year-old item. The minor imperfections mentioned are small and do not affect the legibility of the print or the overall appearance of the shirt. There aren't many in this condition on the market — well-preserved examples from this Championship era are becoming increasingly rare, and prices are not going to go down.\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\/Reading_F.C.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eReading FC — 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 Kits\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;\"\u003eThis Reading 2009-10 Cissé-printed shirt is a piece of English Championship to hang in your collection — if you have it in the right size, don't miss out.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Reading","offers":[{"title":"S","offer_id":54011615904019,"sku":"303478","price":69.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2009-10-READING-CISSE-SHIRT-S-303478_1.jpg?v=1775491681","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2009-10-reading-cisse-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}