{"product_id":"2016-17-norwich-city-shirt","title":"Norwich City Home Shirt Errea 2016-17 vintage – 9\/10","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eNorwich City 2016-17 Errea Shirt – The Championship in the Canaries’ Skin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\nIn the 2016-17 season, \u003cstrong\u003eNorwich City\u003c\/strong\u003e entered the \u003cstrong\u003eEnglish Championship\u003c\/strong\u003e with the firm intention of bouncing back after relegation from the Premier League. This \u003cstrong\u003eErrea home shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e, featuring the \u003cstrong\u003eCommunity Fund\u003c\/strong\u003e sponsor, is a direct witness to a difficult but emotionally charged campaign at Carrow Road. A rare item for true collectors of \u003cstrong\u003evintage English shirts\u003c\/strong\u003e.\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 2016-17\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e Norwich City\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit Manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Errea\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Community Fund\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e Community Fund sponsor clearly visible – authentic and perfectly controlled wear of a carefully 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\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\nThe 2016-17 season represented a painful turning point for the \u003cstrong\u003eNorwich City Canaries\u003c\/strong\u003e. Relegated from the \u003cstrong\u003ePremier League\u003c\/strong\u003e at the end of the 2015-16 season after a disappointing campaign, the club entered the \u003cstrong\u003eChampionship\u003c\/strong\u003e with the goal of quickly returning to England's top flight. Carrow Road's fervor remained intact, and supporter enthusiasm never waned. It is in this context of rebuilding that this \u003cstrong\u003eErrea home shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e takes on its full meaning.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\nOn the pitch, players like \u003cstrong\u003eAlex Pritchard\u003c\/strong\u003e, who arrived that summer and was immediately identified as a key part of the offensive project, or veteran \u003cstrong\u003eGrant Holt\u003c\/strong\u003e in his last appearances for the club, embodied the soul of this team. \u003cstrong\u003eCameron Jerome\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eWes Hoolahan\u003c\/strong\u003e, a legendary figure of the club, continued to fuel the passion at Carrow Road. The season would be complicated – Norwich would finish far from the play-off qualifying spots – but the club's identity remained intact.\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\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReturn to the Championship after the Premier League\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAfter two seasons in England's top flight, Norwich returned to the second tier in 2016-17 and had to rebuild. This shirt represents the attempted rebound, the dressing room rolling up its sleeves to try and resurface in one of Europe's toughest leagues.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWes Hoolahan, the beating heart of the Canaries\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIrish midfielder \u003cstrong\u003eWes Hoolahan\u003c\/strong\u003e was, at this time, one of the most beloved figures in the club's recent history. His performances in this shirt recall some of the most elegant technical play Carrow Road had seen in years.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Community Fund sponsor: a strong local anchor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe choice of the \u003cstrong\u003eCommunity Fund\u003c\/strong\u003e as shirt sponsor was a strong signal sent by the club to its region. Far from mega-corporate sponsors, Norwich embraced its roots in the local Norfolk community, a value that has always perfectly aligned with the club's identity.\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\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\nAn \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic vintage shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e is not the same as a replica sold in an official store. The authentic model is actually worn or distributed for on-field use – a fitted cut, technical materials, and meticulous finishes different from those intended for the general public. It's an item designed for performance, not for marketing.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\nThis one shows a \u003cstrong\u003e9\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is frankly exceptional for a shirt from that era. Almost impeccable, it has clearly been kept with the care reserved for important pieces. The \u003cstrong\u003eCommunity Fund\u003c\/strong\u003e sponsor is perfectly legible, the seams are holding, and manufacturer \u003cstrong\u003eErrea\u003c\/strong\u003e did a good job on the durability of its flocking.\n\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\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage sizes from the 2010s\u003c\/strong\u003e – and particularly from manufacturers like \u003cstrong\u003eErrea\u003c\/strong\u003e – tend to be a more fitted cut than current standards. A 2016 XXL can easily correspond to a modern XL depending on the brand. This isn't an absolute rule, but it's a reality that collectors know well.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\nBefore buying, measure your chest flat and compare it with the actual dimensions of the shirt if available. If you usually wear a current XXL in a loose fit, this shirt should fit. But if you're looking for a loose fit for everyday wear, take one size up from what you normally wear – vintage textiles don't forgive sizing errors.\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\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage Norwich City shirts\u003c\/strong\u003e are not common on the \u003cstrong\u003eEuropean retro football\u003c\/strong\u003e market. The club has a rich history but remains niche enough that its shirts from the 2010s are still accessible at reasonable prices – a window that won't stay open indefinitely. This 2016-17 model with the \u003cstrong\u003eCommunity Fund\u003c\/strong\u003e sponsor is special: it documents a specific era, a strong local identity, and a collaboration with \u003cstrong\u003eErrea\u003c\/strong\u003e that has now ended.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\nIn \u003cstrong\u003e9\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, this is the kind of piece that is becoming increasingly difficult to find. The vast majority of Championship shirts from this generation have been worn, washed, damaged, or lost. Finding a copy in this condition is already a victory in itself. There aren't many in this state on the market – and serious collectors know it.\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\/Norwich_City_F.C.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eNorwich City 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\nIf you collect English shirts with a real demand for condition, this Norwich 2016-17 Errea ticks all the boxes. An honest, rare piece in this condition, which deserves its place in a serious collection.\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Norwich","offers":[{"title":"XXL","offer_id":54010178208019,"sku":"297733","price":29.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"M","offer_id":54010178240787,"sku":"219352","price":34.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2016-17-NORWICH-CITY-SHIRT-XXL-297733_1.jpg?v=1775428691","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2016-17-norwich-city-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}