{"product_id":"2015-16-bristol-city-shirt","title":"Bristol City Home Shirt 2015-16 Vintage - Condition 8\/10","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eBristol City 2015-16 Shirt — The Year of the Great Return to the Championship\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn 2015-16, \u003cstrong\u003eBristol City\u003c\/strong\u003e returned to the \u003cstrong\u003eChampionship\u003c\/strong\u003e after a tough season in League One — and this \u003cstrong\u003evintage home shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e featuring the \u003cstrong\u003eRSG\u003c\/strong\u003e sponsor is direct proof of that. A relic from a pivotal era for the Robins, in excellent condition for a shirt of that generation.\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 2015-16\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bristol City\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e RSG\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e SPONSOR: RSG — 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;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2015-16 season marked a turning point for Bristol City\u003c\/strong\u003e. Promoted from League One, the club arrived fresh in the \u003cstrong\u003eChampionship\u003c\/strong\u003e with the hunger of teams that had struggled to return to the elite. Ashton Gate, which had just completed its major renovation, roared like never before. It was a time of reconstruction, of renewed ambition, with a sporting project that began to take shape under the direction of \u003cstrong\u003eSteve Cotterill\u003c\/strong\u003e, who arrived mid-season to replace Steve Lansdown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eOn the pitch, players like \u003cstrong\u003eAaron Wilbraham\u003c\/strong\u003e, a solid Championship striker, and \u003cstrong\u003eKorey Smith\u003c\/strong\u003e, a combative midfielder who became emblematic of the club, wore this jersey with pride. \u003cstrong\u003eLuke Ayling\u003c\/strong\u003e, before his departure to Leeds United, was also part of the team that season — a player who would quickly make a name for himself in the higher echelons. The atmosphere at Ashton Gate was that of a club reawakening, and this shirt is a time capsule of that era.\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\u003eThe return to the renovated Ashton Gate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe new, partially renovated Ashton Gate stadium hosted Bristol City in the Championship for the first time in years. Playing at home in this jersey meant participating in a renaissance — not only sporting, but also infrastructural for the entire club.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Bristol derby against Bristol Rovers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBristol derby\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the most fervent in lower league English football, took on a special flavour during this period. When the two clubs met in neighboring or similar divisions, the entire city ignited. This shirt also represents that: the passion of a local derby that rivals the biggest fixtures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStabilization in the Championship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaintaining its place in the \u003cstrong\u003esecond tier of English football\u003c\/strong\u003e is no small feat for a club like Bristol City, accustomed to rollercoaster rides between divisions. This 2015-16 season laid the foundations for a team that would progress in the following years, reaching the verge of the play-offs. This shirt represents the beginning of that ascent.\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 isn't just a piece of fabric with an embroidered badge. It's an object that has stood the test of time, bearing the marks of an era — the cut of the period, the specific finishes of the kit manufacturer, the period flocking, and sometimes even that slight wear that proves the shirt has lived. A recent replica, however well-made, cannot reproduce that authenticity. The material, the cut, the manufacturing details: all of that is irreplaceable on an \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one boasts an \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is genuinely solid for a shirt of this generation. The \u003cstrong\u003eRSG\u003c\/strong\u003e sponsor is clearly present — this detail confirms the authenticity of the piece, as it was Bristol City's official partner at the time. There are some signs of wear from actual use, but nothing that detracts from the item. For a collector or a fan, this is exactly the level you're looking for: authentic and in good condition.\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 shirts from the 2010s\u003c\/strong\u003e — and even mid-2010s — are cut differently from current styles. Football fashion at the time favored more fitted cuts, sometimes with less stretch than today's ultra-technical fabrics. This shirt is referenced as \u003cstrong\u003eBoys M\u003c\/strong\u003e, which corresponds to a size intended for young wearers or adults with a slender build and small physique. Do not confuse it with a standard adult M: the difference can be significant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore ordering, take the time to \u003cstrong\u003emeasure your chest circumference and torso length\u003c\/strong\u003e. Then compare with the actual dimensions of the shirt if available, or contact the seller for confirmation. A poorly fitting vintage shirt is a shame — it's best to avoid a bad surprise and ensure it will fit you perfectly, whether for wearing or displaying.\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\u003eEnglish Championship club shirts\u003c\/strong\u003e from 2015 are still undervalued in the \u003cstrong\u003evintage football\u003c\/strong\u003e market. Everyone chases after big Premier League teams or iconic European clubs — but true collectors know that value is often found where you're not yet looking. Bristol City, with its century-old history, its deep roots in English football, and this period of rebirth in 2015-16, represents exactly the kind of piece that will increase in value as the generation of supporters from that era looks to remember. It's a \u003cstrong\u003eBristol City collector's shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e ahead of its time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, this shirt clearly stands out. There aren't many in this state — most shirts from that era have taken a beating, been improperly washed, or damaged by storage. This one is still here, clean, legible, with its RSG sponsor firmly in place. Whether you're a Robins fan looking for a piece of history, or a collector of \u003cstrong\u003eretro English football shirts\u003c\/strong\u003e, this is the kind of opportunity that doesn't come around often.\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\/Bristol_City_F.C.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eBristol 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 a Robins fan or simply an enthusiast of authentic English football, this shirt has everything you need. It's up to you to decide if you'll let it pass you by.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bristol City","offers":[{"title":"Mr. BOYS","offer_id":54010080362771,"sku":"215060","price":9.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2015-16-BRISTOL-CITY-SHIRT-M-BOYS-215060_1.jpg?v=1775420816","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2015-16-bristol-city-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}