{"product_id":"2016-17-nottingham-forest-shirt","title":"Nottingham Forest Home Shirt 2016-17 Adidas Vintage L Boys","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eNottingham Forest 2016-17 Adidas Jersey – The City Ground in L Boys size\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn 2016-17, \u003cstrong\u003eNottingham Forest\u003c\/strong\u003e struggled in the \u003cstrong\u003eChampionship\u003c\/strong\u003e, far from their past European glories, but the club remains one of England's most legendary. This \u003cstrong\u003eAdidas home jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e, size L Boys, represents the season when Forest tried to piece things back together under Philippe Montanier — a textile relic of a pivotal era for the \u003cem\u003eReds\u003c\/em\u003e.\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 Nottingham Forest\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adidas\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e CODE: AP8620 - authentic wear of a pre-owned 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 jersey represents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eIn 2016-17, \u003cstrong\u003eNottingham Forest\u003c\/strong\u003e played in the \u003cstrong\u003eChampionship\u003c\/strong\u003e, the second tier of English football, where the club had languished since their relegation in 1999. It was a period of constant rebuilding, repeated managerial changes, and a fanbase that continued to believe despite everything. The \u003cstrong\u003eCity Ground\u003c\/strong\u003e, on the banks of the Trent, remains one of the most historically rich stadiums in all of English football — two-time winners of the \u003cstrong\u003eEuropean Cup\u003c\/strong\u003e, that history doesn't fade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThat season, \u003cstrong\u003ePhilippe Montanier\u003c\/strong\u003e took the helm at the start of the campaign, before being dismissed in January 2017. Players like \u003cstrong\u003eHenri Lansbury\u003c\/strong\u003e, an iconic captain, and \u003cstrong\u003eBritt Assombalonga\u003c\/strong\u003e, a formidable striker signed from Peterborough, wore this jersey with pride in a hyper-competitive division. The atmosphere at the City Ground remained electric whenever big games came around — the Midlands derbies, especially against Derby County, encapsulate everything this club represents.\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\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Midlands derby against Derby County\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBrian Clough Trophy\u003c\/strong\u003e, a duel between Forest and Derby County, far transcends the Championship. In 2016-17, these confrontations remained electric for any \u003cem\u003eReds\u003c\/em\u003e fan, standalone matches within the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe managerial change in January 2017\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMontanier was sacked, and \u003cstrong\u003eGary Brazil\u003c\/strong\u003e took over as interim before Mark Warburton's arrival. This kind of mid-season turbulence was experienced by the players in this jersey — and it leaves its mark on a club's history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdidas' continued presence with the Reds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 2016-17, \u003cstrong\u003eAdidas\u003c\/strong\u003e outfitted Forest with a kit that paid homage to the club's historic visual identity. For collectors of \u003cstrong\u003evintage Adidas jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e, this partnership period is particularly sought after on the secondary market.\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;\"\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003evintage authentic jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is not the same as a replica mass-produced in club shops. It's the version worn or at least designed to be worn: different finishes, technical fabrics, period labels, original flocking. You can feel it, you can sense it, and above all, it looks nothing like what you'll find in a shop in 2024.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one features an \u003cstrong\u003eAP8620 code\u003c\/strong\u003e which confirms its authenticity of Adidas production for the 2016-17 season. With a condition rating of \u003cstrong\u003e9\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e, it is in remarkable shape for a jersey of this age — no excessive fading, no torn flocking, no hidden holes under a tag. That's rare.\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;\"\u003eWarning: a \u003cstrong\u003evintage L Boys\u003c\/strong\u003e Adidas from 2016-17 corresponds to a child\/teenager fit, not a standard adult. Adidas sizes for juniors from this period are generally narrower and shorter than modern fits. A slender adult might be able to wear it with a very tight fit, but it is primarily a size designed for a young person.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore ordering, get out your tape measure: measure your chest circumference and compare it with the actual dimensions of the jersey (available in photos or upon request). Vintage sizes, whether from Adidas, Nike, or Umbro, have their own logic — it's better to check twice than regret once.\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\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNottingham Forest\u003c\/strong\u003e remains one of the most collected clubs in the world among fans of \u003cstrong\u003eEnglish retro jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e. Two European Cups, Brian Clough, a unique epic in football history — all this gives a special aura to every piece of textile stamped \u003cem\u003eReds\u003c\/em\u003e. The 2016-17 season represents a transitional era that true fans of the club know by heart, and this \u003cstrong\u003eAdidas home jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is its direct witness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003e9\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, there aren't many in this state on the market. Championship jerseys from this era are not as well preserved as the major Premier League pieces — they were worn, washed, lived in. Finding such a clean example in an L Boys Adidas format is frankly uncommon. If you're looking for a piece to display or to complete a Forest collection, it's now or never.\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\/Nottingham_Forest\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eNottingham Forest - 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 Forest jersey in perfect condition, a pivotal era for the club, a junior Adidas size that's not easily found — if you're into collecting \u003cem\u003eReds\u003c\/em\u003e, the decision is quickly made.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nottingham Forest","offers":[{"title":"L. 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