{"product_id":"2016-17-bradford-city-shirt","title":"Bradford City 2016-17 Away Shirt with Vintage Sport – 9\/10","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eBradford City Away Shirt 2016-17 — Featuring Avec Sport, Patchett sponsor, League One piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn 2016-17, \u003cstrong\u003eBradford City\u003c\/strong\u003e played its third consecutive season in \u003cstrong\u003eLeague One\u003c\/strong\u003e after narrowly missing out on a return to the Championship. This vintage \u003cstrong\u003eBradford City away shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003cstrong\u003eAvec Sport\u003c\/strong\u003e, with its prominent local sponsor \u003cstrong\u003ePatchett\u003c\/strong\u003e, is exactly the kind of piece that tells a story of an era, a club, an identity — far from the big media showcases but rooted in grassroots English football.\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 Bradford City\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Away\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Avec Sport\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e PATCHETT\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e SPONSOR: PATCHETT — authentic wear of a vintage worn shirt, in near-perfect condition\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\u003eBradford City AFC\u003c\/strong\u003e competed in the \u003cstrong\u003eEFL League One\u003c\/strong\u003e, the third tier of English football. The Bantams were experiencing a pivotal period: after their historic FA Cup runs in 2015 — where they had eliminated Premier League Chelsea — the club sought to consolidate its status among the solid teams in League One. The pressure of promotion to the Championship was real, and every away game in an \u003cstrong\u003eaway shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e was a challenge in itself in this ultra-competitive division.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis context gives this \u003cstrong\u003eBradford City Avec Sport 2016-17 shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e a special flavor. Kit manufacturer \u003cstrong\u003eAvec Sport\u003c\/strong\u003e, a British brand specializing in lower-league and semi-professional clubs, delivered a discreet but functional kit, typical of what Championship and League One players wear when the major manufacturers aren't at the table. The sponsor \u003cstrong\u003ePatchett\u003c\/strong\u003e, a local Yorkshire company, reminds us that Bradford City remains, first and foremost, a club deeply rooted in its community, loyal to its territory.\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\u003cstrong\u003eA League One Season Fought to the End\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBradford City finished the 2016-17 season in mid-table in League One, failing to reach the playoffs. The team, managed by Stuart McCall at the start of the season, then by Simon Grayson and finally by Michael Collins on an interim basis, experienced management turbulence — which did not prevent the Bantams from playing hard-fought matches at Valley Parade and on English pitches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eValley Parade, Yorkshire Fortress\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBradford's stadium, Valley Parade, is one of the most historic venues in English football — sadly marked by the 1985 disaster, but standing, still alive. This away shirt was the one worn away from Valley Parade, on pitches in Fleetwood, Southend, or Sheffield — the true face of League One football, without cameras, just football.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe FA Cup Legacy and Reconstruction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe \u003cstrong\u003e2015 FA Cup\u003c\/strong\u003e run — a 4-2 victory against José Mourinho's Chelsea at Stamford Bridge — remains the absolute benchmark for this generation of Bantams supporters. The 2016-17 season was part of a post-euphoria reconstruction effort, with a group trying to find consistency in the league. This away shirt is part of that legacy of fighting spirit that defines Bradford City.\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;\"\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003evintage authentic shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e is not a shirt fresh from the factory to be sold to tourists. It's a piece that existed in the club's real life — bought at the time, perhaps worn on an outing, stored in a drawer or wardrobe, and carrying with it the traces of a specific era. The cut, the finishes, the internal labels, the fabric texture: everything speaks of a real season, a concrete moment in English football.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one boasts a \u003cstrong\u003econdition of 9\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e — which is exceptional for a shirt from this period. Barely a few signs of existence, nothing visible at first glance. The \u003cstrong\u003ePatchett\u003c\/strong\u003e sponsor flocking is intact, the fabric remains clean and structured. For a \u003cstrong\u003eBradford City collector's shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e over eight years old, it's frankly above the average of what's available on the market.\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\u003c\/strong\u003e — and even more so those produced by manufacturers like \u003cstrong\u003eAvec Sport\u003c\/strong\u003e — generally run smaller than current standards. A vintage M from 2016-17 often corresponds to a modern S\/M in terms of fit, especially in the shoulders and chest. The finishes are more tailored, closer to the body than the looser cuts found in official stores nowadays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore ordering, measure your chest circumference and compare it with a shirt you already own that fits you well. This is the most reliable method. If you are between two sizes, go for the larger one — a slightly loose shirt can be worn, a shirt too tight under the arms, no. If in doubt, do not hesitate to contact us directly for the exact measurements of this item.\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\u003eLeague One and League Two club shirts\u003c\/strong\u003e are among the most underestimated pieces in the \u003cstrong\u003evintage football\u003c\/strong\u003e market. No global superstar, no international marketing campaign — just pure football, local sponsors, independent kit manufacturers. And that is precisely what makes them rare objects over time. A \u003cstrong\u003eBradford City 2016-17 Avec Sport away shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e, you'll find very few in circulation. Most have disappeared, been lost, or are in poor condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThere aren't many in this condition. A \u003cstrong\u003e9\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e on a shirt from this period and level of distribution is a real positive anomaly. Whether you're a Bantams supporter, a collector of English football shirts, or simply a fan of authentic pieces that go off the beaten track, this shirt ticks all the boxes. It will not be back in stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eTo Learn More\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\/Bradford_City_A.F.C.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eBradford City AFC — 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.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 a shirt that represents real English football — not the display cases, but the locker rooms and the team buses on the M1 motorway — you've come to the right place. It's now or never.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bradford City","offers":[{"title":"M","offer_id":54012069150995,"sku":"320495","price":39.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2016-17-BRADFORD-CITY-SHIRT-M-320495_1.jpg?v=1775502356","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2016-17-bradford-city-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}