{"product_id":"2014-15-stoke-city-shirt","title":"Stoke City Away Warrior 2014-15 vintage shirt 9\/10","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eStoke City Away Shirt 2014-15 — The Warrior era in the Potters' bags\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e2014-15 season, \u003cstrong\u003eStoke City\u003c\/strong\u003e is firmly established in the \u003cstrong\u003ePremier League\u003c\/strong\u003e under Mark Hughes, and it's \u003cstrong\u003eWarrior Sports\u003c\/strong\u003e — the ultra-collectible American kit manufacturer — that kits out the Potters for their away matches. A rare \u003cstrong\u003evintage away shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e, made at a time when Warrior only made brief appearances in European football before definitively disappearing from the scene.\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 Stoke City\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Away\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit Manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warrior\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e SPONSOR: — authentic wear of a worn vintage shirt\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 2014-15, \u003cstrong\u003eStoke City\u003c\/strong\u003e was in its sixth consecutive season in the \u003cstrong\u003ePremier League\u003c\/strong\u003e, a solid habit of staying up since their promotion in 2008. Under the guidance of \u003cstrong\u003eMark Hughes\u003c\/strong\u003e, the club sought to move beyond its image as a physical stronghold to offer a more constructed, more technical game. It was a period of identity transition for the \u003cstrong\u003ePotters\u003c\/strong\u003e, between Tony Pulis's rugged Stoke and a more ambitious project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eOn the pitch, players like \u003cstrong\u003eBojan Krkić\u003c\/strong\u003e, recruited that summer from AS Roma, perfectly symbolized this shift. There was also \u003cstrong\u003eMarko Arnautović\u003c\/strong\u003e, dazzling and unpredictable, \u003cstrong\u003eSteven Nzonzi\u003c\/strong\u003e as a midfield sentinel, and the legendary \u003cstrong\u003eShay Given\u003c\/strong\u003e in goal. A team with character and swagger, and this Warrior away shirt was its visual setting.\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\u003eBojan, the revelation of the season\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe former Barça prodigy had captivated everyone upon his arrival at Stoke, stringing together goals and high-flying performances in the first half of the season. His influence on the Potters' game was such that his ligament injury in January 2015 clearly changed the team's face.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA 9th place finish — solid\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAt the end of the season, \u003cstrong\u003eStoke City\u003c\/strong\u003e finished 9th in the \u003cstrong\u003ePremier League\u003c\/strong\u003e, their best league position since returning to the top flight. A result that confirmed the growing momentum of Mark Hughes' project and gave credence to the club's ambitions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarrior, the phantom kit manufacturer of European football\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarrior Sports\u003c\/strong\u003e only kitted out a few European clubs between 2012 and 2015 — Liverpool and Stoke City being the most iconic — before New Balance, the parent company, took over. These Warrior shirts are now \u003cstrong\u003eamong the most sought-after by collectors\u003c\/strong\u003e precisely because they represent a very short time window.\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 one that was actually worn or sold during that season — not a recent reproduction, not a retro made for the nostalgic market. We're talking about an original piece with its tags, finishes, and period weight, which tells a true story without artifice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one shows a \u003cstrong\u003e9\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e, which in the world of \u003cstrong\u003evintage collector shirts\u003c\/strong\u003e represents an exceptional condition. No marked discoloration, no flaking flocking, no loose stitching — it's the kind of piece rarely found in this condition after ten years of existence. Warrior also had careful manufacturing, and you can feel it to the touch.\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 M shirts\u003c\/strong\u003e from the 2010s do not correspond to current standards. The cuts were more fitted, less oversized — which was the norm at the time but can be surprising if you order blindly. A vintage Warrior 2014 M is generally a cut that corresponds more to a current S\/M depending on body type.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore validating your order, measure your shoulder width and chest circumference, then compare with the flat measurements of the shirt if available. This is the most reliable method to avoid unpleasant surprises — and not to end up with a collectible piece you can't even wear.\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\u003eWarrior\u003c\/strong\u003e no longer exists as a football brand. It's over, the page has turned. What that means for you as a collector is simple: stocks of \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic Warrior shirts\u003c\/strong\u003e will never be replenished. Every piece that disappears from the market is one less piece for everyone. Stoke City under Warrior is a club-kit manufacturer combination that will never exist again — that's the true definition of a collector's item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eAnd in this 9\/10 condition, you're dealing with the exception. Most of the \u003cstrong\u003eStoke City Warrior away shirts\u003c\/strong\u003e still in circulation have been through a lot — repeated washes, crumbling flocking, fading logos. This one has gone through ten years without losing much. There aren't many in this condition, and that's exactly why it deserves a place in a true collection of \u003cstrong\u003evintage English football shirts\u003c\/strong\u003e.\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\/Stoke_City\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eStoke City - 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 - Shirt History\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 an English shirt from a specific era, from a kit manufacturer that no longer exists, in a condition that commands respect — this is it. After that, it's up to you.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stoke City","offers":[{"title":"M","offer_id":54010257113363,"sku":"237647","price":39.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"L. BOYS","offer_id":54010257146131,"sku":"225142","price":9.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2014-15-STOKE-CITY-SHIRT-M-237647_5.jpg?v=1775437249","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2014-15-stoke-city-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}