{"product_id":"2016-17-aston-villa-shirt","title":"Aston Villa Home Shirt 2016-17 Under Armour Vintage Collector","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eAston Villa 2016-17 — The Under Armour Championship Promotion Shirt\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\nThe 2016-17 season saw Aston Villa attempt to recover after the shock of relegation to the \u003cstrong\u003eChampionship\u003c\/strong\u003e. This \u003cstrong\u003eUnder Armour home shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e, with \u003cstrong\u003eIntuit QuickBooks\u003c\/strong\u003e flocked across the front, is that of a historic club in full reconstruction – a textile relic of a pivotal period in the history of the \u003cstrong\u003eVillans\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n\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 2016-17\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aston Villa\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit Manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Under Armour\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e INTUIT QUICKBOOKS\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e STAIN - 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\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\nIn 2016-17, \u003cstrong\u003eAston Villa\u003c\/strong\u003e experienced a season no fan would wish to relive, but which no true fan can erase from memory. Relegated to the \u003cstrong\u003eChampionship\u003c\/strong\u003e after the catastrophic 2015-16 season — their worst in Premier League history — the Villans began their first campaign in England's second division since 1988. This was a huge shock for a club founded in \u003cstrong\u003e1874\u003c\/strong\u003e, seven-time English champions and winners of the \u003cstrong\u003eEuropean Cup in 1982\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\nOn the pitch, the club underwent numerous changes in sporting management, attempting to stabilize under Roberto Di Matteo, then Steve Bruce, who took over in October 2016. Players like \u003cstrong\u003eJack Grealish\u003c\/strong\u003e — then a promising local talent whose potential everyone foresaw — began to emerge as the new soul of the club. \u003cstrong\u003eAlbert Adomah\u003c\/strong\u003e was also one of the attacking assets that season in the Championship, providing pace and efficiency on the right wing. It was in this context of reconstruction that this \u003cstrong\u003eUnder Armour\u003c\/strong\u003e shirt was worn week after week at \u003cstrong\u003eVilla Park\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n\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\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe first Championship season since 1988\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nReturning to the second division after 28 years in the Premier League was a collective trauma for an entire claret and blue nation. This shirt carries the weight of that descent into hell and the beginning of a reconstruction that would take several years.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJack Grealish starts to take the reins\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIt was during this difficult season that \u003cstrong\u003eJack Grealish\u003c\/strong\u003e confirmed he was more than just a promise. His involvement, his dribbling, his ability to carry the ball under pressure quickly made him the player around whom Aston Villa would rebuild its project. This shirt is also his.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnder Armour and Intuit QuickBooks: an ephemeral partnership\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe collaboration between \u003cstrong\u003eUnder Armour\u003c\/strong\u003e and Aston Villa lasted only a few seasons — which makes these shirts all the rarer on the collector's market. The sponsor \u003cstrong\u003eIntuit QuickBooks\u003c\/strong\u003e, uncommon in English football, gives this jersey an instantly recognizable visual identity for connoisseurs.\n\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\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\nAn \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic vintage jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is a piece that actually circulated when it was first sold — not a modern reproduction or a reprint. The finishes are those of the season in question: original flocking, interior labels from the era, a cut specific to the size of professional players. It's an object with a real history in your hands, not a product fresh out of the factory yesterday with a \"retro\" tag.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\nThis \u003cstrong\u003eAston Villa 2016-17\u003c\/strong\u003e shirt is rated 8\/10 with a slight stain — what's known in the trade as honest, acknowledged wear. This isn't a shirt in blister packaging that has never seen the light of day: it's a piece that has lived, and that's precisely what gives it its character. An immaculate 10\/10 \u003cstrong\u003evintage collector's shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e is good, but an 8\/10 with a historical mark is often much more authentic in a true collection.\n\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\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e — even those from the 2010s — generally have a more fitted cut than current standards. A \u003cstrong\u003evintage Under Armour size L\u003c\/strong\u003e from 2016 might correspond to a modern M\/L depending on your build. Under Armour's athletic fit is notably tighter than some other kit manufacturers, which should be taken into account before finalizing your purchase.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\nBefore ordering, take a shirt you currently wear and measure the flat shoulder-to-shoulder width and the total length. For an \u003cstrong\u003eUnder Armour size L shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e from this era, expect approximately 52-54 cm in width and 72-75 cm in length — but these values may vary. If in doubt, do not hesitate to contact us: we prefer to give you the exact measurements rather than handling a return.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eWhy you should have it in your collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\nThis \u003cstrong\u003eAston Villa 2016-17 home shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e ticks several boxes for a serious collector. Firstly, it marks a pivotal season in the club's history — the first in the Championship for a generation. Secondly, the \u003cstrong\u003eUnder Armour \/ Aston Villa\u003c\/strong\u003e partnership has now ended, meaning these shirts will never be reproduced identically. Finally, the \u003cstrong\u003eIntuit QuickBooks\u003c\/strong\u003e sponsor makes it an instantly dated and identifiable piece, which true collectors of \u003cstrong\u003eretro English football shirts\u003c\/strong\u003e particularly appreciate.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\nThere aren't many in this condition on the market. An 8\/10 for a shirt from this era is fair — the slight stain is visible but does not detract from the piece. Most examples from this season found online are either ruined or ridiculously priced under the pretext of being \"new\". This one strikes the right balance between \u003cstrong\u003econdition\u003c\/strong\u003e and the true price of an item that has stood the test of time.\n\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\/Aston_Villa_F.C.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eAston Villa - 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 - Kit 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 Site\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;\"\u003e\nIf you're a Villans fan or simply a lover of \u003cstrong\u003evintage English football shirts\u003c\/strong\u003e that tell a real story, this piece clearly deserves a place in your collection. It's up to you — but don't delay too long.\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aston Villa","offers":[{"title":"L","offer_id":53976915345683,"sku":"233138","price":34.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2016-17-ASTON-VILLA-SHIRT-L-233138_1.jpg?v=1775040513","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2016-17-aston-villa-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}