{"product_id":"2016-17-watford-shirt","title":"Watford Away Shirt 2016-17 Dryworld Vintage Size M","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eWatford Away Shirt 2016-17 — The fleeting and cult Dryworld era\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn 2016-17, \u003cstrong\u003eWatford FC\u003c\/strong\u003e wore \u003cstrong\u003eDryworld\u003c\/strong\u003e colours, a Canadian kit manufacturer that only lasted a handful of seasons with the Hornets — which makes this \u003cstrong\u003evintage away shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e particularly hard to find today. A size M, a Premier League season, a supplier that has disappeared from the radar: this is exactly the kind of piece that excites true collectors.\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 Watford FC\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Away\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit Manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dryworld\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e M\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeague:\u003c\/strong\u003e Premier League\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;\"\u003eThe 2016-17 season was \u003cstrong\u003eWatford's second consecutive Premier League campaign\u003c\/strong\u003e after their historic promotion in 2015. The club from Vicarage Road, owned by the Pozzo family since 2012, had established itself in the English top flight with a clear ambition: never to be relegated again. Under the guidance of \u003cstrong\u003eWalter Mazzarri\u003c\/strong\u003e, an Italian coach recruited to bring structure and organisation, the Hornets sought to reach a new level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eOn the pitch, this was an era marked by strong personalities. \u003cstrong\u003eTroy Deeney\u003c\/strong\u003e, the emblematic captain, continued to lead the attack with his power and leadership. \u003cstrong\u003eOdion Ighalo\u003c\/strong\u003e was still around at the beginning of the season before his departure to China in January. And \u003cstrong\u003eÉtienne Capoue\u003c\/strong\u003e, in midfield, provided the technical balance the Hornets needed to compete in the elite. A team of soldiers, not stars, but with a real soul.\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\u003eA season of stabilisation in the Premier League\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWatford finished 17th in the 2016-17 season, securing their place in the English top flight — the number one objective set by the Pozzos. In a league where relegated teams included Hull, Middlesbrough, and Sunderland, staying in the Premier League was already a victory in itself for a club of this size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Dryworld parenthesis — unique in its kind\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Canadian kit manufacturer \u003cstrong\u003eDryworld\u003c\/strong\u003e was only associated with Watford for a very short period, approximately between 2015 and 2017. This ultra-limited collaboration means that shirts produced under this partnership are inherently rare on the \u003cstrong\u003evintage Premier League shirts\u003c\/strong\u003e market. This is exactly what makes it a special piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIghalo's departure, a symbol of transition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn January 2017, \u003cstrong\u003eOdion Ighalo\u003c\/strong\u003e left Watford for Changchun Yatai in China, ending an important chapter in the club's recent history. The Nigerian striker had been one of the architects of promotion to the Premier League and had established himself as a formidable goalscorer during the 2015-16 season. This 2016-17 away shirt precisely captures this pivotal period.\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;\"\u003eAn \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic vintage shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e isn't just about nostalgia — it's about material, construction, and historical reality. Authentic shirts from that era were tailored for professional players, with technical fabrics designed for performance, not fashion. You can feel it when you hold it: a fitted cut, solid seams, clean finishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eRegarding this Watford Dryworld 2016-17 shirt, precise information on its condition is not specified in the sheet — which is common for vintage pieces that move from collection to collection. The main thing is that you have in your hands an \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic match shirt from a real Premier League season\u003c\/strong\u003e, produced by a kit manufacturer that no longer exists in this market. That cannot be manufactured.\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\u003cstrong\u003eVintage shirts systematically fit smaller\u003c\/strong\u003e than modern shirts. A 2016-17 M often corresponds to a current S or XS depending on the brand. Dryworld is no exception to this rule — the Canadian brand produced relatively fitted cuts, designed for athletic bodies rather than casual wear with a t-shirt underneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore buying, measure your chest circumference and compare it to the actual shirt measurements if available. The golden rule: if you hesitate between two sizes for vintage, \u003cstrong\u003ealways take the larger size\u003c\/strong\u003e. A shirt that is too big can be worn. A shirt that is too tight in vintage technical fabric is a disaster to put on.\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;\"\u003eThe rarity of a \u003cstrong\u003eDryworld Watford shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e on the collector's market is a documented reality. The Canadian kit manufacturer had an extremely short window of existence in professional English football, and Watford is one of the very few clubs to have worn this brand in the Premier League. As a result: production volumes were low, and what circulates today on the secondary market is extremely limited. This is exactly the type of shirt that increases in value over time, not because it is decreed to, but because the supply mechanically becomes rarer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollectors of Premier League shirts from the 2010s\u003c\/strong\u003e know how to recognise a unique piece when they see one. This isn't a commonplace Nike or Adidas produced in millions of copies — it's an item produced in limited quantities, by a brand that has since disappeared from the circuit, for a club that managed to establish itself in the English elite. There aren't many still in circulation in this state of availability. If you miss it tonight, it might be in someone else's display cabinet tomorrow morning.\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\/Watford_F.C.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eWatford 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;\"\u003eA Dryworld Watford shirt in size M, 2016-17 season — that's the very definition of a niche piece for the discerning collector. If it's your size and you love the Hornets or defunct kit manufacturers, the answer is simple.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Watford","offers":[{"title":"M","offer_id":54010314129683,"sku":"244883","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-WATFORD-SHIRT-M-244883_1.jpg?v=1775445342","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2016-17-watford-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}