{"product_id":"2016-17-middlesbrough-shirt","title":"Middlesbrough Home Shirt Adidas 2016-17 Vintage XXL","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eMiddlesbrough 2016-17 Adidas Home Shirt — Premier League Return Etched in Fabric\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2016-17 Middlesbrough season\u003c\/strong\u003e marked a grand return to the \u003cstrong\u003ePremier League\u003c\/strong\u003e after a seven-year absence — and this \u003cstrong\u003eAdidas home shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e is a direct witness to that. Boro entered the elite league with determination, a solid project, and an fervor at the Riverside Stadium not seen in a long time. A rare collector's item for anyone who understands what this club represents in the history of 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 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\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e XXL\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;\"\u003eIn 2016, \u003cstrong\u003eMiddlesbrough Football Club\u003c\/strong\u003e achieved something many North-East supporters had been waiting for a decade: promotion back to the \u003cstrong\u003ePremier League\u003c\/strong\u003e. Promoted as \u003cstrong\u003eChampionship champions in 2016\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eSteve Gibson's\u003c\/strong\u003e club, managed by \u003cstrong\u003eAitor Karanka\u003c\/strong\u003e, entered the top flight with ambition and organization. This wasn't a promoted team just there to make up the numbers — it was a club that had built something serious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eOn the pitch that season, we saw players like \u003cstrong\u003eÁlvaro Negredo\u003c\/strong\u003e, the imposing Spanish striker brought in to make an impact in the box, \u003cstrong\u003eGaston Ramírez\u003c\/strong\u003e, the technically gifted Uruguayan excelling on the wings, and \u003cstrong\u003eBen Gibson\u003c\/strong\u003e, a homegrown defender and symbol of local identity. The midfield was solidly held by \u003cstrong\u003eAdam Clayton\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eGrant Leadbitter\u003c\/strong\u003e, two Championship warriors converted into Premier League soldiers. Karanka's team was difficult to play against, compact, organized — a real unit.\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\u003eThe return to the Riverside Stadium in the Premier League\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAfter seven long years of absence, \u003cstrong\u003eMiddlesbrough returned to the Premier League\u003c\/strong\u003e in front of their fans in 2016. The atmosphere at the Riverside that night is something the attending fans haven't forgotten — and this is exactly the shirt worn that night.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eÁlvaro Negredo, the return of a prolific scorer to the Premier League\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Spaniard, who had previously shone at \u003cstrong\u003eManchester City\u003c\/strong\u003e, chose Boro to re-enter England's top flight. His goals and physical presence were one of the few positives in a difficult season in terms of results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe fight for survival and the end of a Premier League adventure\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDespite the efforts of the entire team, \u003cstrong\u003eMiddlesbrough were relegated\u003c\/strong\u003e at the end of the season, with only 28 points. This shirt therefore represents a short but intense Premier League campaign — which makes it all the more valuable as a collector's item, symbolizing a pivotal era for 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\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eAn \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic vintage Adidas shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e is primarily about manufacturing quality designed for actual sports performance — not for souvenir shop resale. The finishes, internal tags, fabric texture, and cut details: all of these immediately reveal a genuine player's or premium fan's shirt from that era, far from mass-market replicas. When you hold it, you feel the difference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one is rated \u003cstrong\u003e7\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e, meaning it's in very good condition for a shirt of this generation — some normal signs of wear and tear due to age and use, but nothing that detracts from the piece. It's not shrink-wrapped; it has lived — and that's precisely what gives it character. A \u003cstrong\u003evintage shirt in 7\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e is a shirt that can be worn proudly or displayed confidently.\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\u003cstrong\u003eVintage Adidas shirts\u003c\/strong\u003e from this era often fit differently from current standards. A vintage XXL might correspond to a modern L or XL depending on the cut — body types have evolved, and so have patterns. Don't rely solely on the label: an XXL from 2016-17 might surprise someone accustomed to contemporary loose fits, in either direction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003ePractical advice: grab your tape measure before buying. Measure your chest circumference and compare it with the actual dimensions of the shirt — we're available to provide these to you. A well-measured \u003cstrong\u003evintage shirt purchase\u003c\/strong\u003e is one without unpleasant surprises and frustrating returns. Two minutes of measuring, guaranteed satisfaction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eWhy you should have it in your collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMiddlesbrough 2016-17 home shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e is a piece that documents a specific and irreproducible moment in the club's history. The Premier League season after being promoted as Championship champions, with Karanka on the bench and a team built to last — it won't happen again in the same way. \u003cstrong\u003eAdidas shirts from clubs promoted to the Premier League\u003c\/strong\u003e from that era are increasingly sought after by serious collectors, who know that rarity is built over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003e7\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e and XXL size, this shirt is both wearable and collectible. Larger vintage sizes are often what's missing from collections — quality XXLs don't stay on the market for long. There aren't many in this condition and size still circulating. If you wait, you risk missing out.\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;\"\u003eIf Middlesbrough and this 2016-17 season resonate with you, this XXL Adidas home shirt deserves a place in your collection — it's as simple as that. It's your move.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Middlesbrough","offers":[{"title":"XXL","offer_id":54010175783187,"sku":"371780","price":24.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"L","offer_id":54010175815955,"sku":"360569","price":24.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2016-17-MIDDLESBROUGH-SHIRT-XXL-371780_1.jpg?v=1775428586","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2016-17-middlesbrough-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}