{"product_id":"2016-17-sunderland-top","title":"Sunderland Away Shirt 2016-17 Adidas Vintage | Collector","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eSunderland Away Shirt 2016-17 Adidas – The Season of the Fall from Grace\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\nThe 2016-17 season is one that Sunderland fans will never forget – and not for the right reasons. This \u003cstrong\u003eSunderland Adidas 2016-17 away shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e is a direct witness to one of the most painful relegations in recent Premier League history, worn by a squad that fought to the very end despite everything.\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 Sunderland AFC\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Away\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adidas\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e DAFABET\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e LITTLE USED PRINTINGS – authentic and light wear of a \u003cstrong\u003eworn vintage shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e, printings still very present\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 2016-17, Sunderland AFC was fighting for survival in the \u003cstrong\u003ePremier League\u003c\/strong\u003e for the third consecutive season. The club, founded in 1879 and historically rooted in the North East of England, was going through an unprecedented period of turbulence. David Moyes took over in October 2016, after Sam Allardyce left to coach the English national team, but even he couldn't reverse the trend. It was a season marked by uncertainty, lack of confidence, and immense pressure on the shoulders of a chronically understaffed squad.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\nOn the pitch, a few names tried to keep the boat afloat. \u003cstrong\u003eJermain Defoe\u003c\/strong\u003e, a veteran of English football, remained one of the few positives in this nightmarish season with his valuable goals. \u003cstrong\u003eJordan Pickford\u003c\/strong\u003e, then a young exploding goalkeeper, impressed despite the collective defeat — he would be sold to Everton at the end of the season for £30 million. \u003cstrong\u003ePatrick van Aanholt\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eJan Kirchhoff\u003c\/strong\u003e were also part of the squad wearing the shirt that year. This group played in a heavy atmosphere, but the \u003cstrong\u003eStadium of Light\u003c\/strong\u003e continued to roar behind them.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eMoments etched into this shirt\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe end of Moyes' reign and official relegation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSunderland were officially relegated to the Championship in May 2017, finishing the season with only 24 points. It was the end of a long presence in the Premier League for a club that had already experienced ups and downs, but never such a brutal fall.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDefoe, the last warrior standing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIn this dark season, \u003cstrong\u003eJermain Defoe\u003c\/strong\u003e scored 15 league goals, almost single-handedly carrying the Black Cats' attack. His individual performances were one of the few lights in a hopeless tunnel, and they will remain in the collective memory of Sunderland fans.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePickford, the treasure that flew away\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJordan Pickford\u003c\/strong\u003e confirmed in 2016-17 that he was one of England's best young goalkeepers, conceding goals but saving face week after week. His post-relegation transfer to Everton symbolised the beginning of the talent drain that would accelerate the club's fall into the lower divisions.\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\nAn \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic vintage shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e is a piece that actually circulated during that era — made to be worn, not to be sold in a display case. The cut, the materials, the 2016 Adidas finishes, the interior labels, and the texture of the flocking speak for themselves when you hold this kind of item in your hand. It's not a reproduction, it's the original.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\nHere, the \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 condition with LITTLE USED PRINTINGS\u003c\/strong\u003e indicates that the shirt has been worn, lightly, and that the printings show minimal but visible wear — which is perfectly normal and expected for a piece of this generation. This is not a defect; it's proof that this \u003cstrong\u003eSunderland Adidas away shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e has lived, just like the club itself that season.\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 jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e from the 2010s often have a more fitted cut than current standards, even if this period is more recent than the great classics of the 90s. An XL from 2016 may correspond more to a modern L depending on your body shape and how you wear the jersey — worn loose or close to the body, it changes everything.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\nBefore ordering, measure your chest circumference and compare it with the flat measurements of the jersey available on the product sheet. As a general rule, if you hesitate between two sizes, take the larger one for optimal comfort — especially if you want to wear it during matches or outings. An \u003cstrong\u003eXL collector's jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e remains a safe bet for most body types.\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\nThis \u003cstrong\u003eSunderland away shirt 2016-17\u003c\/strong\u003e represents much more than a simple piece of clothing — it's a historical document. Relegation seasons create rare items, charged with a particular emotion that title-winning seasons cannot always match. Fans who experienced this descent know what this shirt means. Collectors who want to tell the complete story of English football also know why it deserves a place in their wardrobe.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\nIn \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, with slightly worn printings but an overall very well-preserved shirt, this piece is in a state not often found for \u003cstrong\u003evintage Premier League shirts\u003c\/strong\u003e of this era. Most have been worn until total wear or have disappeared into drawers for years. There aren't many in this condition — and even fewer with the \u003cstrong\u003eDafabet\u003c\/strong\u003e sponsor and the Adidas branding as legible as on this one.\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\/Sunderland_A.F.C.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eSunderland A.F.C. – 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 – History of jerseys\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're looking for a shirt that tells a true football story — the struggle, the fall, the warriors who fight to the end — this Sunderland 2016-17 is for you. No pressure, but this kind of piece doesn't stick around for long.\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sunderland","offers":[{"title":"XL","offer_id":54010070597907,"sku":"348614","price":39.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2016-17-SUNDERLAND-TOP-XL-348614_1.jpg?v=1775420735","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2016-17-sunderland-top","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}