{"product_id":"2016-17-dundalk-fc-shirt","title":"Dundalk FC Away 2016-17 CX+ Sport Vintage Collector Jersey","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eDundalk FC 2016-17 — The away kit from the Lilywhites' great European era\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn 2016, \u003cstrong\u003eDundalk FC\u003c\/strong\u003e was not just any Irish club — it was a winning machine in the \u003cstrong\u003eLeague of Ireland Premier Division\u003c\/strong\u003e, and for the first time in decades, an Irish club making waves on the European stage. This \u003cstrong\u003e2016-17 CX+ Sport away kit\u003c\/strong\u003e, emblazoned with the \u003cstrong\u003eFyffes\u003c\/strong\u003e sponsor, represents a pivotal era for Irish football.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eKit 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 Dundalk FC — Irish Clubs\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Away\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit Manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e CX+ Sport\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e FYFFES\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e DIRTY — authentic wear of a worn vintage jersey\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 kit represents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eBetween 2014 and 2016, \u003cstrong\u003eDundalk FC\u003c\/strong\u003e achieved something truly historic: three consecutive \u003cstrong\u003eLeague of Ireland Premier Division\u003c\/strong\u003e titles, establishing themselves as the dominant force in Irish football of their generation. Under manager \u003cstrong\u003eStephen Kenny\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Oriel Park club built a consistent, ambitious, and above all, successful project at a pace Irish football hadn't seen in a long time. This away kit perfectly embodies this prosperous period, the moment when Dundalk was at the pinnacle of Irish football.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003ePlayers like \u003cstrong\u003eDaryl Horgan\u003c\/strong\u003e, a sharp winger and one of the best League of Ireland players at the time, or \u003cstrong\u003eRobbie Benson\u003c\/strong\u003e in midfield, proudly wore Dundalk's colours during this glorious cycle. \u003cstrong\u003ePatrick McEleney\u003c\/strong\u003e, the team's creative metronome, also perfectly symbolises the ambitious Irish football that Stephen Kenny wanted to establish. These men made Dundalk unshakeable at home and away in the Irish league.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eMoments etched in this kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 2016 Europa League campaign — an Irish epic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 2016, Dundalk advanced through the qualifying rounds of the \u003cstrong\u003eUEFA Europa League\u003c\/strong\u003e and reached the group stage — a historic first for an Irish club in the modern era of European football. Sharing a group with clubs like AZ Alkmaar or Maccabi Tel Aviv is an international recognition that this jersey literally carries on its seams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThree league titles in three years\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe \u003cstrong\u003econsecutive hat-trick in the League of Ireland\u003c\/strong\u003e between 2014 and 2016 remains one of the most remarkable achievements in contemporary Irish football. This 2016-17 season kit is a direct continuation of this dominance, with Dundalk looking to extend its national dynasty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStephen Kenny — the manager who changed everything\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBefore becoming manager of the Republic of Ireland, \u003cstrong\u003eStephen Kenny\u003c\/strong\u003e built something rare in small-league football at Dundalk: a clear, attacking playing identity, and results that matched ambitions. This 2016-17 away kit is also a symbol of his legacy at the club.\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 jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is a piece that has lived — not a factory reproduction made to fill shelves. It's the fabric of the era, the cut of the era, the finishes of the original kit manufacturer, here \u003cstrong\u003eCX+ Sport\u003c\/strong\u003e, a supplier who dressed many Irish and British clubs in those years. When you hold it in your hands, you immediately feel the difference from a modern replica.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one is advertised in \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 condition with a \"dirty\" state\u003c\/strong\u003e — which means it has been worn, perhaps in a match, perhaps in training, and it bears the marks of this real use. This is not a defect, it is proof of life. A jersey that has never left its hanger does not have the same soul as this one.\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 from the 2010s\u003c\/strong\u003e — especially from manufacturers like CX+ Sport who produced for semi-professional clubs — generally run smaller than current standards. A \u003cstrong\u003evintage size S\u003c\/strong\u003e might correspond to a modern XS depending on the brand, or a tight S. Never rely solely on the label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore buying, take a jersey you already wear and measure it flat: shoulder to shoulder width, chest circumference (doubling the width), and total length. Compare with the measurements provided on the product sheet. \u003cstrong\u003eTwo minutes of measuring can save ten days of returns.\u003c\/strong\u003e\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\u003eVintage Irish club jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e are among the most underrated and hardest to find in the world of \u003cstrong\u003eretro football collecting\u003c\/strong\u003e. Dundalk in particular, with its golden period of 2014-2016 and its participation in the Europa League group stage, represents an important chapter in the history of football in the British Isles. A CX+ Sport Fyffes away kit from this era doesn't just turn up at flea markets or classic resale sites — it's a niche item, for true connoisseurs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThere aren't many in this condition on the market. An \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 with \"dirty\" state\u003c\/strong\u003e is still a great condition for an authentic match-worn jersey — it has character, history, and is still completely wearable. Great collectors know: a jersey that is too clean for its age is often one that never truly existed on a pitch. This one, it was there.\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\/Dundalk_FC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eDundalk FC — 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;\"\u003eThis Dundalk 2016-17 away kit is a piece of Irish football history at its peak — if you're a fan of football from lesser-known leagues or simply passionate about rare items, you know what you have to do.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Irish Clubs","offers":[{"title":"S","offer_id":54012072165651,"sku":"308751","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-DUNDALK-FC-SHIRT-S-308751_1.jpg?v=1775502462","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2016-17-dundalk-fc-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}