{"product_id":"2014-15-bytovia-bytow-match-issue-shirt","title":"Bytovia Bytów Away Adidas 2014-15 Match Issue Shirt","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eBytovia Bytów 2014-15 — Adidas away shirt worn on the field, stamped DRUTEX\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBytów, a city in Pomerania, a club from the shadows of Polish football. In 2014-15, \u003cstrong\u003eBytovia Bytów\u003c\/strong\u003e played its matches in the lower divisions of the Polish football pyramid, far from the spotlight, but with an identity all its own. This \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic Adidas away shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e, categorized as \u003cstrong\u003ematch issue\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a piece straight from the locker room — not from the general public collector's shelf.\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 2014-2015\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bytovia Bytów (Polish Clubs)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Away\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adidas\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e DRUTEX\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9\/10\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;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBytovia Bytów\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of those Polish clubs that operate in the depths of regional football, where passion is raw and budgets are tight. In 2014-15, the club navigated the semi-professional Polish divisions, in a league where every point earned away from home was worth its weight in gold. This \u003cstrong\u003eAdidas away shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e perfectly represents that reality — a club rooted in its region, sponsored by \u003cstrong\u003eDRUTEX\u003c\/strong\u003e, an industrial joinery giant based in Bytów itself, which says a lot about the local economic fabric that supports grassroots football.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eWhat few people know is that \u003cstrong\u003eDRUTEX\u003c\/strong\u003e is a leading international company in the PVC window and door sector, established in Pomerania for decades. Seeing its logo on a \u003cstrong\u003evintage Polish football shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e is to understand how local football is financed far from exorbitant TV rights. The sponsor tells as much history as the club itself — and that's what makes a piece like this so rich in a serious collection.\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\u003ePomeranian football, a regional pride\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Pomeranian region has always had a special relationship with football — clubs like Lechia Gdańsk carry this torch at the highest level, but clubs like Bytovia embody the base of the pyramid, where the roots are deepest. Wearing this shirt away in 2014-15 meant representing an entire city.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdidas in the Polish lower divisions — an exception\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFinding an \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic Adidas shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e in the Polish regional divisions of that era is not common. Most clubs at that level opted for local kit manufacturers or entry-level brands. Here, Adidas produced the shirt, which indicates a significant effort by the club regarding its kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA \"match issue\" shirt — the category above replica\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe term \u003cstrong\u003ematch issue\u003c\/strong\u003e refers to a shirt prepared for a player, potentially worn in a match or official training. It is neither a reproduction sold in stores, nor a personalized shirt signed with a number — it is the authentic version from the club's official stock, size L, ready for use on a Polish pitch.\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\u003ematch issue authentic shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e is a category in itself in the world of collecting. Unlike replicas sold to the general public, this type of shirt is made according to the same technical specifications as those worn by professional players — more technical fabric, reinforced finishes, a tailored fit designed for movement on the field. This is the version that the staff distributes in the locker room, not the one that ends up in the sports section of a supermarket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one shows a condition of \u003cstrong\u003e9\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is frankly excellent for a piece of this nature. We're talking about a shirt that has lived — or was ready to live — in the environment of competitive Polish football. At 9\/10, it's clean, with no major visible flaws, and it can be worn or displayed without hesitation. This is the level of condition that any serious collector looks for.\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 Adidas shirts\u003c\/strong\u003e from the 2010s, especially those produced for lower division clubs, follow sizing that can be surprising. An L from this era often corresponds to a modern M according to current standards of major brands. The cut is straighter, less fitted than contemporary models, but it generally runs shorter in the sleeves and body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore ordering, measure your shoulder width and chest circumference — these are the two determining measurements. If you wear a current L in a slim or athletic fit, this shirt should fit you perfectly. If you're more of a modern XL and want to wear it comfortably, check our exact measurements or contact us directly — we're here to make sure you don't end up with a shirt that's too tight on match day.\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 Polish club shirts\u003c\/strong\u003e are among the most underrated pieces in the European collecting market. While shirts from Legia Warsaw or Lech Poznań are starting to be sought after, clubs from the second tier and regional divisions remain largely unknown — which makes them \u003cstrong\u003erare and confidential pieces\u003c\/strong\u003e for collectors who know where to look when others don't. A Bytovia Bytów 2014-15 with DRUTEX sponsor is the kind of shirt that will be impossible to find in ten years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn addition to its rarity, you have the condition here. A \u003cstrong\u003e9\/10 on a match issue shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e from a Polish lower division club, dated 2014-15 — there aren't many in this condition floating around the market. Most pieces of this type that we come across are worn, faded, or without verifiable history. Here, you have a clean, authentic shirt, with its clearly identifiable Adidas kit manufacturer and its local sponsor intact. This is exactly what you want in a collection that seeks to stand out.\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\/Bytovia_Byt%C3%B3w\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eBytovia Bytów - 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 building a collection that tells the story of real football — not just the showcases of big clubs — this Bytovia Bytów 2014-15 belongs in your home. It's your move.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Polish Clubs","offers":[{"title":"L","offer_id":54012593570067,"sku":"370846","price":179.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2014-15-BYTOVIA-BYTOW-MATCH-ISSUE-SHIRT-L-370846_1.jpg?v=1775510387","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2014-15-bytovia-bytow-match-issue-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}