{"product_id":"2016-17-afc-bournemouth-shirt","title":"AFC Bournemouth 2016-17 Home Shirt JD Sport Boys S vintage","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eAFC Bournemouth 2016-17 Shirt — The survival season, Boys S size\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn 2016-17, \u003cstrong\u003eAFC Bournemouth\u003c\/strong\u003e played their second consecutive season in the \u003cstrong\u003ePremier League\u003c\/strong\u003e — a territory still almost unknown for this south coast club. This \u003cstrong\u003eJD Sport home shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong\u003eMANSION\u003c\/strong\u003e sponsor, in Boys S size, is a piece of that crazy adventure few people saw coming. A kid's shirt, for a club playing in the big leagues.\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 2016-2017\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e AFC Bournemouth\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit Manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e JD Sport\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e MANSION\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e S Boys\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e SPONSOR: MANSION — authentic wear of a vintage worn shirt, in remarkable condition for its category\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 2016-17, \u003cstrong\u003eBournemouth\u003c\/strong\u003e was experiencing something historic. Promoted to the Premier League for the very first time in its history in 2015, the Dean Court club was embarking on a second season in the elite — something unthinkable just a few years earlier for a club that had almost gone into liquidation in 2008. Every home game was a confirmation: the \u003cstrong\u003eCherries\u003c\/strong\u003e truly belonged in the highest level of English football.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIt was \u003cstrong\u003eEddie Howe\u003c\/strong\u003e, their iconic manager, who orchestrated everything. Around him, players like \u003cstrong\u003eCallum Wilson\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eRyan Fraser\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eJoshua King\u003c\/strong\u003e formed an attack capable of hurting any defense. The sponsor \u003cstrong\u003eMANSION\u003c\/strong\u003e, an online gaming company, was visible on all the club's shirts that season — a partnership that also symbolized the new ambition of an expanding club.\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\u003eA season of fighting for survival\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBournemouth finished the 2016-17 season in 9th place in the \u003cstrong\u003ePremier League\u003c\/strong\u003e, their best-ever finish at the time. This result was not really anticipated by anyone outside Dean Court — a performance that earned respect throughout English football.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJoshua King, the revelation of the season\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Norwegian \u003cstrong\u003eJoshua King\u003c\/strong\u003e exploded during the 2016-17 campaign, scoring 16 goals in the Premier League. A figure that made him one of England's most prominent attackers that season, and which remains in the memories of all Cherries fans today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJD Sport, an atypical kit manufacturer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSeeing \u003cstrong\u003eJD Sport\u003c\/strong\u003e — a sportswear retail chain rather than a technical manufacturer — kit out a Premier League club was already a strong singularity. This partnership gave Bournemouth's shirts a distinctive visual identity compared to the giants Nike, Adidas, or Umbro, which supplied the other clubs in the league.\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 a shirt that genuinely existed in changing rooms, in the stands, in the real football life of that era. Not a reproduction made afterwards to please nostalgics — it's the original piece, with its period finishes, original tags, and cut of its time. That's exactly what makes it valuable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one is rated \u003cstrong\u003e9\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e — which, in the world of \u003cstrong\u003evintage football shirts\u003c\/strong\u003e, means it's in exceptional condition. Almost no visible signs of wear, the MANSION sponsor remains clear and well-attached, and the cut remains faithful to what it was when it left the store almost ten years ago. For a Boys S size, finding such a clean example is a lucky coincidence.\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 sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e — and particularly children's sizes from that period — are generally more fitted than current standards. A Boys S from 2016-17 corresponds to a child's build of about 8-10 years old depending on height, but can also suit an adult with a very slim chest looking for an ultra-tight fit. Never rely solely on the label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore any purchase, get out the tape measure. Measure your chest flat, then compare with the flat dimensions of the shirt indicated or ask for them directly. A \u003cstrong\u003evintage collector's shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e in the wrong size is a beautiful piece that stays in a drawer — it's better to be sure it fits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eWhy you need this in your collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBournemouth Premier League shirts\u003c\/strong\u003e from this foundational era — the first seasons in the top flight, between 2015 and 2019 — are becoming increasingly rare on the market. The club was still considered an outsider, production volumes were not those of a Manchester City or an Arsenal, and very few of these shirts have survived in good condition. This \u003cstrong\u003e2016-17 JD Sport shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e with MANSION sponsor is part of a short and intense period that English football fans now look back on with great fondness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003e9\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, this Boys S shirt is clearly above average for what is usually found on the vintage market for this reference. There aren't many in this condition — most circulating examples bear the scars of years or approximate washes. This one is a clean piece, in a condition that needs no justification.\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\/AFC_Bournemouth\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eAFC Bournemouth - 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.premierleague.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003ePremier League - Official Website\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 collect shirts from clubs that have made their mark on the Premier League without ever being kings, this one definitely belongs in your closet. An honest piece, in above-average condition — that's all you need.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bournemouth","offers":[{"title":"S. BOYS","offer_id":54009682198803,"sku":"296176","price":19.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2016-17-AFC-BOURNEMOUTH-SHIRT-S-BOYS-296176_1.jpg?v=1775402149","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2016-17-afc-bournemouth-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}