{"product_id":"2016-17-ipswich-shirt","title":"Ipswich Town Home Adidas 2016-17 Vintage Shirt - 9\/10","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eIpswich Town 2016-17 Jersey – The Tractor Boys' Adidas Kit in the Championship\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003e2016-17\u003c\/strong\u003e, Ipswich Town played another season in the \u003cstrong\u003eEnglish Championship\u003c\/strong\u003e under Mick McCarthy, wearing this \u003cstrong\u003eAdidas home jersey sponsored by Marcus Evans\u003c\/strong\u003e. A second-tier kit that embodies all the contradictions of a historic club searching for itself, far from the top but never without pride.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eJersey 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 Ipswich Town\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit Manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adidas\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marcus Evans\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9\/10\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 Jersey Represents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eIn 2016-17, \u003cstrong\u003eIpswich Town\u003c\/strong\u003e had been in the \u003cstrong\u003eChampionship\u003c\/strong\u003e since 2002, stuck in this English second division where the club seemed to have found a permanent residence it didn't choose. Yet, it is one of the historic addresses in English football — English champions in 1962 under Alf Ramsey, winner of the \u003cstrong\u003eUEFA Cup in 1981\u003c\/strong\u003e with Bobby Robson. This jersey is the remnant of an intact pride despite the difficult years, worn by supporters who never abandoned Portman Road.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eMick McCarthy was then in charge for his second spell on the \u003cstrong\u003eTractor Boys'\u003c\/strong\u003e bench, trying to stabilize a squad without much depth but with character. Players like \u003cstrong\u003eDaryl Murphy\u003c\/strong\u003e, a regular scorer in the Championship, \u003cstrong\u003eChristophe Berra\u003c\/strong\u003e in central defense, and \u003cstrong\u003eFreddie Sears\u003c\/strong\u003e on the wings gave their all in this Adidas jersey week after week. It wasn't a season of absolute flair, but it was a season of sweat, battle, and total commitment in every match at Portman Road.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eMoments Etched in This Jersey\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA High-Pressure Championship Season\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIpswich finished the 2016-17 season in the middle of the Championship table, far from the playoffs but also out of the relegation zone — a precarious balance typical of this club in that decade. Every point earned in this \u003cstrong\u003eAdidas home jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e at Portman Road represented a real battle against high-level second-division opponents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePortman Road as a Fortress\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPortman Road remains one of England's most iconic and intimate stadiums, with an atmosphere that \u003cstrong\u003eTractor Boys'\u003c\/strong\u003e supporters have maintained even in difficult times. Playing at home in this jersey meant benefiting from rare popular support for a Championship club, an almost generational attachment to these colors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarcus Evans, a Sponsor Etched in Club History\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe name \u003cstrong\u003eMarcus Evans\u003c\/strong\u003e on the front of this jersey belongs to the club's owner since 2007 — a rather rare peculiarity in English football where the owner's name becomes an official sponsor. This detail gives an almost intimate and unique dimension to this jersey, rooted in a period of personal and involved club management.\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;\"\u003eAn \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic vintage Adidas jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e like this one is an item made for players or intended for the most discerning supporters — a fitted cut, technical material, meticulous finishes that have nothing to do with the mass-market replicas sold at the same time. The difference is immediately noticeable in the hand: the reinforcements, the stitching, the quality of the breathable fabric are on another level. This is what makes a \u003cstrong\u003ecollector's Ipswich Town jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e of this generation so valuable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one has a \u003cstrong\u003econdition of 9\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is frankly exceptional for a jersey that is now almost a decade old. No visible discoloration, no significant wear — it has obviously been carefully preserved. For a collector or an Ipswich fan who wants a \u003cstrong\u003enearly new item from the 2016-17 season\u003c\/strong\u003e, it's hard to do better on the vintage market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eVintage Sizing Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage Adidas jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e from this era have a more fitted cut than current standards — this is a reality that any football jersey collector must understand before buying. A vintage Medium often corresponds to a modern Small\/Medium depending on body types, with narrower shoulders and a slightly different body length than current oversized or relaxed fit cuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore confirming your order, take a measuring tape and measure your chest circumference and torso length. Then compare with the exact measurements of the jersey available in the product sheet — this is the only way to avoid unpleasant surprises. A \u003cstrong\u003evintage jersey in 9\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e should not be returned just because you picked a size without checking.\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\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIpswich Town jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e outside the glorious periods of the 60s-80s are today among the most undervalued pieces in the \u003cstrong\u003evintage English football jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e market. Everyone chases after big Premier League clubs, but connoisseurs know that Championship clubs with a history as rich as Ipswich represent rare opportunities. In ten years, when the club may have been promoted and the nostalgia for those tough years has gained sentimental value, this type of jersey will be much harder to find.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eAnd in this specific condition — \u003cstrong\u003e9\/10, almost impeccable\u003c\/strong\u003e — honestly, there aren't many like it floating around on the market. Most jerseys from that era that you'll find elsewhere will have signs of wear, repeated washing, or peeling flocking. This one is a time capsule from the \u003cstrong\u003eTractor Boys' 2016-17 season\u003c\/strong\u003e, in a condition that would please any serious collector of \u003cstrong\u003evintage Adidas jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eFurther Reading\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\/Ipswich_Town\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eIpswich Town – 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 – Jersey 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;\"\u003eA jersey from a club that never denied its history even in complicated times — if you're an Ipswich fan or simply an amateur of authentic English football, this piece clearly deserves a place in your collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ipswich Town","offers":[{"title":"M","offer_id":54010317177107,"sku":"371544","price":49.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2016-17-IPSWICH-SHIRT-M-371544_1.jpg?v=1775445484","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2016-17-ipswich-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}