Stoke City 2013-14 Adidas Home Vintage Shirt 9/10

Stoke City 2013-14 Adidas Home Shirt — The Pulis Era Woven into the Fabric

In 2013-14, Stoke City experienced its final weeks under Tony Pulis before Mark Hughes took the reins and attempted to bring a new vibe to the Britannia Stadium. This 2013-14 season Adidas home shirt, sponsored by BET365, perfectly captures this pivotal period — a solid, gritty club, established in the Premier League since 2008, just beginning to seek something more than mere survival.

Shirt Details

Season: 2013-2014
Club: Stoke City
Type: Home
Kit Manufacturer: Adidas
Sponsor: BET365
Condition: 9/10

What This Shirt Represents

The 2013-14 season was a transition season for the Potters. Tony Pulis, the architect of the club's Premier League survival and physical reputation, left in May 2013, just before the start of the campaign. So it was Mark Hughes who inherited the dressing room and wore this shirt on the bench, with the ambition of bringing a more elaborate style of football to a squad built for battle. The Britannia Stadium, its vocal supporters, and its unique atmosphere remained a feared fortress in the Premier League.

On the pitch, the 2013-14 Potters could rely on players who had built their legend at Stoke. Peter Crouch, the club's totem, continued to be a threat in the box. Ryan Shawcross was the undisputed defensive leader, armband on his arm, as uncompromising as ever. Marko Arnautovic, meanwhile, brought his technique and character to a squad that was beginning to diversify tactically. And in goal, Asmir Begović confirmed his status as one of the league's best goalkeepers. A solid squad, in every sense of the word.

Moments Etched into This Shirt

Mark Hughes' first tenure as Potters manager
Appointed in June 2013 to replace Pulis, Hughes began his mission wearing this shirt. His tenure marked a real turning point in the club's footballing identity, seeking to combine the Potters' historic fighting spirit with a more structured game.

Begović's goal from his own penalty area
Although the incident occurred in November 2013, right in the heart of this season, goalkeeper Asmir Begović's goal against Southampton remains one of the wildest images in Premier League history. A clearance that lobbed the opposing goalkeeper from 91.9 meters, officially recognized as the longest goal in English league history. This is the shirt from that season.

Stoke in the Premier League Top 10
At the end of the 2013-14 season, the Potters finished in a respectable 9th place with 50 points, confirming their status as an established club in the English top flight. Far from relegation, but far enough from the top of the table to maintain hunger — that was exactly the mindset of this squad.

Authentic vs. Replica

An authentic vintage shirt is not a holiday souvenir bought in a fan shop. It's the version actually worn during the season — the period Adidas finishes, the original flocking if present, the BET365 sponsor screen-printed with the techniques of the time. These are the details that make all the difference for a true collector. The cut, the materials, all reflect a manufacturing that no longer exists in this form today.

This one boasts a 9/10 condition — which, in the world of vintage football shirts, is frankly excellent. In this condition, the fabric has retained its shape, the prints are sharp, and the whole thing has not suffered over the years. It's the kind of piece you can frame as easily as wear.

Vintage Size Guide

Vintage Adidas shirts from this era generally run smaller than modern cuts. A modern L often corresponds to an XL in current collections, especially for early 2010s models where cuts were still relatively fitted. Even if 2013-14 isn't that long ago, sizing standards have evolved rapidly in the sportswear industry.

Before finalizing your order, take a measuring tape and measure your chest width and shoulders. Then compare with the shirt's actual measurements if available, or contact us directly. It's better to take two minutes to measure than to miss out on a 9/10 item due to lack of precaution.

Why Have It in Your Collection

The Stoke City 2013-14 shirt is a piece that crystallizes a specific era in Premier League history — when the Potters managed to establish themselves permanently in the top flight and build a strong identity. This is not a club with 20 titles, and that's exactly why these shirts are rare on the vintage football market. Everyone collects the big clubs. Clubs with strong identities, passionate supporters, memorable years — those are a different story. That's the cream of niche collections.

And in 9/10 condition, there really aren't many in this state. Most shirts from this era that are still circulating have taken a beating — too many washes, peeling flocking, discreet but present stains. This one is not like that. It's a piece ready for a display case or a locker, depending on your mood.

To Go Further

• Stoke City - Wikipedia
• Football Kit Archive - History of Kits
• UEFA - European Football

If you're looking for a vintage Stoke City shirt from a pivotal era, in near-new condition and with a real story behind it, you've come to the right place. It's up to you if you let it slip away.