Bristol City Away Shirt 2016-17 TFG Vintage XXL

Bristol City 2016-17 Away Shirt — TFG & Lancer Scott, a Championship season to own

In 2016-17, Bristol City battled in the heart of the English Championship with an away shirt designed by TFG — a discreet kit supplier but one firmly established in the world of English league clubs. This vintage Bristol City shirt features the sponsor Lancer Scott, a local brand that perfectly matches the identity of a club deeply rooted in its city.

Shirt details

Season: 2016-2017
Club: Bristol City
Type: Away
Kit Supplier: TFG
Sponsor: LANCER SCOTT
Condition: 8/10
State: SPONSOR: LANCER SCOTT - authentic wear of a worn vintage shirt
Size: XXL

What this shirt represents

The 2016-17 season was a pivotal one for the Bristol City Robins. The club was playing in the EFL Championship, the English second division — an ultra-competitive league where every point scraped had the taste of blood and the mud of Ashton Gate. Manager Lee Johnson, who arrived in February 2016, was building something serious with a cohesive group, attacking play, and a strong identity. We're not talking about a fleeting club in the Championship — we're talking about a historic club that wants to make its mark.

In this squad, players like Lee Tomlin, a talented offensive recruit, or the experienced Aden Flint in defense, gave consistency to a team looking to surprise the big guns. Bobby Reid, a local boy, was starting to establish himself as a key player in Lee Johnson's system. The atmosphere at Ashton Gate was electric — a true old-school English football ground.

Moments etched into this shirt

The beginning of the Lee Johnson era
Lee Johnson took the reins of the club in the middle of the 2015-16 season, and the 2016-17 season was his first full one. This period marked the beginning of a coherent project, with a recognizable playing style and clear ambitions in the Championship.

Ashton Gate, the renovated stadium
In 2016, Ashton Gate stadium had recently completed its major renovation, transforming the venue into a truly modern facility while retaining its popular soul. Playing away that season meant facing fortresses while defending a renovated home that the club was proud of.

The Lancer Scott sponsor — local roots
Lancer Scott is a construction and services company based in Somerset and Bristol, a loyal club partner. Seeing this name on the 2016-17 away shirt is seeing the local economy supporting its team — a bond that goes beyond a simple sponsorship contract and tells something authentic about this club.

Authentic vs Replica

An authentic vintage shirt isn't a tourist shop souvenir — it's a shirt that existed on the pitch, in the stands, in the changing rooms. The finishes, the flocking, the fabric: everything tells of a specific era. It's not a reprint, not a reproduction. It's the original item, with its own history sewn into the seams.

This one has an 8/10 condition — which is truly solid for a shirt of this generation. The Lancer Scott sponsor is clearly present, legible, intact. There's slight wear that confirms this shirt has lived, but nothing that diminishes its character or visual appeal. This is exactly what you expect from a collectible vintage shirt in good condition.

Vintage sizing guide

The sizes of vintage shirts do not follow current standards — even an XXL from 2016-17 can be surprising. The cuts of the era are often more fitted, shorter, with different armholes. A vintage XXL does not necessarily correspond to a modern XXL from Nike or Adidas. This is not an absolute rule, but it's a reality that every collector knows.

Before buying, measure your chest circumference and compare with the actual dimensions of the shirt if available. As a general rule, take one size above your usual size if you want a comfortable and relaxed fit. If you want a more authentic player-like fit, stick to your actual size. The XXL of this TFG Bristol City shirt will suit well-built individuals or those who appreciate a loose fit.

Why have it in your collection

Bristol City's TFG shirts are not common — it's a kit supplier that doesn't have the notoriety of an Umbro or a Hummel, and that's precisely what makes these pieces rare and interesting for a true collector. Finding a Bristol City 2016-17 away shirt in good condition, with its original sponsor intact, is already a real catch. This type of English Championship club shirt from the second half of the 2010s is becoming increasingly difficult to find in good condition.

An 8/10 for a shirt from this era is not common. There aren't many in this condition still lingering in bins or on websites. Most of the examples you come across are crumpled, faded, with peeling flocking. Here you have a shirt that has retained its dignity. If Bristol City is one of your favorite clubs, or if you collect vintage English Championship shirts, this one definitely deserves a place in your wardrobe.

To go further

• Bristol City F.C. — Wikipedia
• Football Kit Archive — Shirt History
• UEFA — European Football

This TFG-designed Bristol City 2016-17 away shirt is an honest, rare, and well-preserved piece — if you know what you're looking for, you already know this is the one.