{"product_id":"2016-17portsmouth-shirt","title":"Portsmouth Home Shirt 2016-17 Sondico Vintage — 9\/10","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003ePortsmouth 2016-17 Shirt — Sondico, Home, the era of reconstruction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn 2016-17, \u003cstrong\u003ePortsmouth FC\u003c\/strong\u003e competed in the \u003cstrong\u003eEFL League Two\u003c\/strong\u003e, the fourth tier of English football — a far cry from their glory years in the Premier League. This \u003cstrong\u003eSondico home shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e embodies the resilience of a club fighting its way back up, brick by brick, match after match.\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 Portsmouth FC\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit Manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sondico\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e LITTLE PULLS — authentic wear of a 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;\"\u003ePortsmouth in 2016-17 is a story of survival and rebirth. The club had hit rock bottom a few years earlier with two consecutive relegations, administration, and a colossal debt that almost led to its demise. In 2013, the supporters themselves took over the reins through the \u003cstrong\u003ePompey Supporters' Trust\u003c\/strong\u003e, saving their club from outright liquidation. This \u003cstrong\u003eSondico 2016-17 home shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e is therefore much more than a fourth-division kit — it is the symbol of a club standing tall, rebuilt by people who truly love it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eSportingly, this season marked an important step in the comeback project. \u003cstrong\u003ePaul Cook\u003c\/strong\u003e led the team, a manager who instilled ambitious and offensive play, well above the League Two level. Players like \u003cstrong\u003eKal Naismith\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eGary Roberts\u003c\/strong\u003e carried the Pompey standard at \u003cstrong\u003eFratton Park\u003c\/strong\u003e, in front of stands that never gave up hope. The atmosphere at Fratton remained electric, true to the club's reputation.\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\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePromotion to League One at the end of the season\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPortsmouth finished the 2016-17 season among the teams promoted to \u003cstrong\u003eEFL League One\u003c\/strong\u003e, validating the work of Paul Cook and his squad. An immense relief for the entire Pompey fanbase, who finally saw light at the end of the tunnel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFratton Park, still standing tall\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nEven in League Two, \u003cstrong\u003eFratton Park\u003c\/strong\u003e remains one of the most atmospheric venues in England. 17,000 supporters generating decibels every weekend for a fourth-tier club is almost unheard of anywhere else in Europe. This shirt was worn in that legendary arena.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSondico, the discreet kit manufacturer dressing the warriors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSondico\u003c\/strong\u003e is not Nike, not Adidas — and that's precisely why this shirt is interesting for collectors. The British brand dresses English football clubs with artisanal know-how, far from the overproduction of industry giants. Sondico references are rare on the vintage market, which gives them a special value.\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 is one that was manufactured at the time, with the materials, cuts, and finishes of the season in question. It is not a recent reproduction, not a commemorative re-issue — it is the original item, the one that existed in the changing rooms and stands of Fratton Park in 2016-17. The difference can be felt to the touch, seen in the manufacturing details and the small imperfections that prove its authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one shows a condition of \u003cstrong\u003e9\/10 with some slight fabric pulls (little pulls)\u003c\/strong\u003e — exactly what you would expect from a shirt that has seen life. No stains, no tears, no fading: just the micro-traces of an item that has gone through time in very good condition. For a collector, this is the ideal condition: authentic without being perfect, alive without being damaged.\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 English sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e from the 2010s generally run smaller than current standards. A Medium from that era may correspond to a modern Small depending on the brand, and Sondico is no exception. You shouldn't rely solely on the label when ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore buying, measure your own favorite shirt flat: chest width (armpit to armpit) and total length. Compare these figures with the actual measurements of the product we provide. This is the only reliable way to avoid unpleasant surprises — especially with a \u003cstrong\u003evintage shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e that cannot be returned to a store.\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\u003cstrong\u003ePortsmouth\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most romantic clubs in English football — FA Cup winners in 2008, relegated to the Conference, saved by its supporters, resurrected from the abyss. Every shirt from this reconstruction period tells a rare chapter of this story. The \u003cstrong\u003e2016-17 Sondico shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e corresponds exactly to the pivotal season when the club returned to League One, a moment that true Pompey fans hold dear in their memory. Add to that the rarity of Sondico references on the secondary market, and you have a collector's item with character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThere aren't many in this condition. A 9\/10 for a shirt that is now almost ten years old doesn't often appear at auctions or on collector forums. The minimal pulls affect neither the structure nor the aesthetics — they simply attest to the item's true age. If you're looking for an \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic vintage Portsmouth shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e in almost new condition, this one deserves your attention now, not in six months when it's gone.\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\/Portsmouth_F.C.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003ePortsmouth 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 — Kit 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;\"\u003eThis shirt is Pompey in the guts — the sweat of a reconstruction, the stubbornness of a club that refuses to die. If you understand that, you already know its place is in your collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Portsmouth","offers":[{"title":"M","offer_id":54010179715347,"sku":"236439","price":34.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2016-17PORTSMOUTH-SHIRT-M-236439_5.jpg?v=1775428755","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2016-17portsmouth-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}