Derby County 2015-16 Umbro Just Eat Away Shirt Vintage

Derby County Away Shirt 2015-16 – Umbro & Just Eat, Championship at its best

In 2015-16, Derby County were among the top teams in the Championship under Darren Wassall, with a squad built to aim for the Premier League. This Umbro away shirt, featuring Just Eat as its sponsor, is the textile remnant of an intense season, driven by high ambitions and a roaring Pride Park at every home match — and even away.

Shirt Details

Season: 2015-2016
Club: Derby County
Type: Away
Kit Manufacturer: Umbro
Sponsor: JUST EAT
Condition: 8/10
State: SPONSOR: JUST EAT – authentic wear of a worn vintage shirt, consistent with its age and actual use on the pitch or in the stands

What this shirt represents

In the 2015-16 season, Derby County played in the English Championship, the second tier of English football, as competitive and unforgiving as any European top division. The Rams club — founded in 1884, one of the founding members of the Football League — was then looking to return to the elite league it had left too early. The ambition was there, the squad too, and this Umbro away shirt is a direct symbol of it.

The Rams' squad in 2015-16 included solid and respected players at this level. Jeff Hendrick, the combative and technical Irish midfielder, was one of the key players in the system. Will Hughes, a promising young midfielder trained at the club and considered one of the best prospects in English football, brought creativity and work rate. In defence, players like Richard Keogh held the line. It was a team with character and grit, which knew how to make away games a weapon.

Moments etched in this shirt

A breathtaking Championship season
The 2015-16 Championship was a season where every point counted, where the slightest away result could change the face of an entire campaign. Derby fought match after match in one of Europe's tightest leagues, and this away shirt was their companion on every journey.

Jeff Hendrick, the Rams' engine
Before his transfer to Burnley and subsequent spells in the Premier League and Bundesliga, Hendrick was the linchpin of Derby County's midfield in 2015-16. Every press, every tackle, every surging run — a part of this tireless work was done in an away shirt, on hostile Championship pitches.

Will Hughes, the local gem
Trained at Derby, Will Hughes was at this time one of the hottest prospects in English football outside the Premier League. His presence in the Rams' squad in 2015-16 gave a special dimension to this season: seeing a pure product of the club wear this Umbro away shirt is something Derby fans won't easily forget.

Authentic vs Replica

An authentic vintage jersey is fundamentally different from a replica. It's not a copy produced for the general public: it's the version of the shirt designed to be worn during matches, with specific materials, superior finishes, and details not found on fan versions. The feel is different, the weight is different, and the manufacturing details tell a different story.

This item displays an 8/10 condition, which is frankly excellent for a jersey of this generation. The mention "SPONSOR: JUST EAT" in the condition indicates that the sponsor's flocking is present and visible — no peeling, no missing parts. For a jersey that is now almost ten years old, this level of preservation deserves respect and makes it directly wearable or displayable.

Vintage sizing guide

Vintage Umbro jerseys from the 2010s still follow cuts that don't always match current standards. A vintage size M can correspond to an S or XS in modern oversized or fitted ranges of 2024. Measurements are generally tighter on the shoulders, shorter in back length, and less wide in the body. Don't rely solely on the label.

Before confirming your order, measure a jersey you already own and that fits you well. Compare the armpit-to-armpit width (laying it flat, seam to seam, multiply by two) and the collar-to-bottom-back length. These are the two key measurements to avoid unpleasant surprises. If in doubt, don't hesitate to contact the shop — we're here to help.

Why have it in your collection

The 2015-16 Derby County away shirt ticks several boxes for a serious collector. Firstly, it's a Championship piece – a league that generates enormous passion but far fewer collector's items on the market than the Premier League. Jerseys from this division, especially away versions, are consequently rarer to find in good condition. Secondly, the Umbro × Just Eat duo is typical of a specific era of modern English football, with a graphic and commercial identity that is part of the club's recent history.

In 8/10 condition, this shirt is one of those pieces you don't find every day. Many items from this period circulate on the market with peeling sponsors, stains, or worn fabrics. Here, you have a jersey that has lived a good life but is still in clean, solid condition, worthy of a display case or regular use. There aren't many in this condition — and those that are, go fast.

To go further

• Derby County – Wikipedia
• Football Kit Archive – History of football kits
• UEFA – European Football

A Championship away shirt in 8/10 condition is an honest, rare, and directly wearable piece — if you follow the Rams or collect English football from the 2010s, you know what you need to do.