{"product_id":"2016-17-middlesbrough-robinson-shirt","title":"Middlesbrough 2016-17 Home Adidas Robinson Vintage Jersey","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eMiddlesbrough 2016-17 Adidas Shirt – The Robinson Flocking from a Premier League Survival Season\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\n2016-17 Season: \u003cstrong\u003eMiddlesbrough Football Club\u003c\/strong\u003e returned to the \u003cstrong\u003ePremier League\u003c\/strong\u003e after a seven-year absence, and this \u003cstrong\u003eAdidas home shirt with Robinson flocking\u003c\/strong\u003e is a direct witness to that explosive return to the English elite. A single season, a permanent battle for survival, and a final relegation make this jersey even rarer and steeped in history.\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 2016-2017\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e Middlesbrough FC\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 RAMSDENS\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e LITTLE PULLS, SPOTS – 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, \u003cstrong\u003eMiddlesbrough FC\u003c\/strong\u003e achieved the feat of returning to the \u003cstrong\u003ePremier League\u003c\/strong\u003e under Aitor Karanka, after winning the Championship title the previous season. The Riverside Stadium club finally returned to the big league, where it had shone in the era of Robson, Juninho, and Ravanelli in the 90s and 2000s. This return to the elite brought hope to an entire region of northeast England, with Teesside standing behind its players.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\nThe squad for this 2016-17 season brought together solid and endearing players: \u003cstrong\u003eÁlvaro Negredo\u003c\/strong\u003e up front, \u003cstrong\u003eGastón Ramírez\u003c\/strong\u003e in a decisive creative role, \u003cstrong\u003eBen Gibson\u003c\/strong\u003e at center-back, and \u003cstrong\u003eVictor Valdés\u003c\/strong\u003e in goal at the start of the season. The sponsor \u003cstrong\u003eRamsdens\u003c\/strong\u003e, an emblematic credit and cash brand from northeast England, perfectly matched the popular and working-class identity of the club. And the \u003cstrong\u003eRobinson\u003c\/strong\u003e flocking on this shirt? It's there to remind us that every player, even those less publicized, wore the Boro colors in this ephemeral and precious adventure.\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 return to the Riverside in the Premier League – August 2016\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAfter seven long years of absence, \u003cstrong\u003eMiddlesbrough\u003c\/strong\u003e once again welcomed the cream of English football to the Riverside Stadium. The opening of the championship against Stoke City marked an emotional moment for an entire population of supporters who had awaited this return with immense patience.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGastón Ramírez, the man who made Boro vibrate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nUruguayan \u003cstrong\u003eGastón Ramírez\u003c\/strong\u003e was one of the few players capable of bringing creativity and individual genius to an often defensive team. His performances at the Riverside were among the rare moments of pure attacking pleasure offered to Northeast fans that season.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelegation at the end of the suspense – May 2017\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDespite the efforts of the entire group, \u003cstrong\u003eMiddlesbrough\u003c\/strong\u003e dropped to the Championship at the end of this unique season, finishing in 19th place. A cruel end that makes this \u003cstrong\u003e2016-17 Adidas home shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e even more symbolic: it alone embodies all the tragic beauty of English football.\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\nA \u003cstrong\u003evintage authentic shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e is a piece designed for playing, not for hanging in a display case. The cuts, materials, and Adidas finishes of that era are designed for real on-field performance, with ventilation grilles, technical inserts, and a construction that differs radically from the mass-market replicas sold in stores.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\nThis one shows an \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 condition with some small pulls and spots\u003c\/strong\u003e – exactly what you'd expect from a shirt that has lived. These aren't flaws; they're proof that this piece is real, that it has a history, and that it hasn't spent ten years vacuum-sealed in a warehouse. A new condition \u003cstrong\u003eMiddlesbrough collector's shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e doesn't have the same soul.\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 Adidas shirts\u003c\/strong\u003e from the 2010s generally run smaller than modern cuts. A Large from that era often corresponds to a current Medium according to the contemporary standards of the three-stripe brand. If you are used to the loose and oversized fits of recent jerseys, expect a more fitted and athletic cut.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\nBefore confirming your order, take the time to measure your chest width and compare it with the exact measurements of the shirt. The golden rule: measure a t-shirt or jersey that you already wear comfortably, and compare centimeter by centimeter. A well-measured purchase means a \u003cstrong\u003evintage shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e that you actually wear instead of leaving it in a drawer.\n\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\nThe \u003cstrong\u003eMiddlesbrough 2016-17 shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e is a rare piece for a simple reason: the club only spent one season in the Premier League before being relegated. It's not like an Arsenal or Chelsea jersey that you can find everywhere – here, we're talking about a club that had a one-year window in the elite, with limited shirt production and much more confidential distribution. Collectors of \u003cstrong\u003evintage Premier League shirts\u003c\/strong\u003e know exactly what that means.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\nMoreover, this \u003cstrong\u003eRobinson\u003c\/strong\u003e flocking makes it even more unique – shirts flocked with a player's name, especially for less media-exposed players, are always more sought after than blank versions. In \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, it is well preserved while bearing the traces of a real life. There aren't many in this condition still floating around on the market, believe me.\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\/Middlesbrough_F.C.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eMiddlesbrough 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 – Shirt 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;\"\u003e\nThis shirt is an entire season condensed into a single object – a return to the top, a fight for survival, and a relegation that still hurts Teesside. If you're looking for a piece that tells a true football story, you know what you need to do.\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Middlesbrough","offers":[{"title":"L","offer_id":54010175881491,"sku":"370821","price":29.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2016-17-MIDDLESBROUGH-ROBINSON-SHIRT-L-370821_1_ff5dabe3-c1cd-4793-8c34-439f943eca53.jpg?v=1775428590","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2016-17-middlesbrough-robinson-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}