{"product_id":"2016-shamrock-rovers-shirt","title":"Shamrock Rovers 2016 New Balance vintage collector's jersey","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eShamrock Rovers 2016 — The New Balance jersey of an Irish institution\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn 2016, \u003cstrong\u003eShamrock Rovers\u003c\/strong\u003e were going through an ambitious period of reconstruction in the \u003cstrong\u003eLeague of Ireland Premier Division\u003c\/strong\u003e. This \u003cstrong\u003ePepper-sponsored New Balance jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e perfectly captures that moment — a historic club, a kit manufacturer on the rise in football, a season with real stakes for the \u003cem\u003eHoops\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\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shamrock Rovers FC — Irish Clubs\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit Manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e New Balance\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e PEPPER\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e M Boys\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e SLIGHTLY DIRTY — slight authentic wear, trace of a genuinely worn jersey's history\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;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eShamrock Rovers\u003c\/strong\u003e are quite simply the most successful club in the Republic of Ireland. Founded in 1901 in Dublin, the Tallaght \u003cem\u003eHoops\u003c\/em\u003e are an institution of Irish football, with a loyal fan base and a trophy cabinet that dwarfs domestic competition. In 2016, the club sought to consolidate its position in the Irish elite after years marked by financial difficulties and a difficult relegation to digest at the start of the decade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThe 2016 \u003cstrong\u003eLeague of Ireland Premier Division\u003c\/strong\u003e was a fiercely contested championship, with clubs like Dundalk — then at the top of their game — dominating the national scene. For the Rovers, this season was about returning to fundamentals: rebuilding a competitive team, regaining consistency, and putting the club back on the map of Irish football. This jersey embodies all that rebuilding energy, that desire to return to the top.\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\u003eNew Balance establishes itself in Irish football\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 2016, \u003cstrong\u003eNew Balance\u003c\/strong\u003e was on the offensive in European football, notably kitting out Liverpool FC and other major clubs. The partnership with Shamrock Rovers testifies to the brand's ambition to establish itself at all levels of football, including national leagues with their own strong identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePepper, a sponsor rooted in Ireland\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe sponsor \u003cstrong\u003ePepper\u003c\/strong\u003e — an Irish financial group specializing in loan and asset management — perfectly illustrates the local partnerships that are the strength of national football clubs. This type of collaboration between a historic club and an Irish company gives this jersey an authentically local flavor, far from the multinationals that invade the jerseys of major clubs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTallaght Stadium, the Hoops' fortress\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSince moving to \u003cstrong\u003eTallaght Stadium\u003c\/strong\u003e in 2009, Shamrock Rovers have had a modern venue that contrasts with the sometimes artisanal image of Irish football. In 2016, this 6,000-seat stadium vibrated with every Dublin derby, and this jersey most likely experienced the electric atmosphere of these essential fixtures on the Irish calendar.\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 jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is not just a souvenir printed on cheap fabric. It's a piece produced to be worn in a real context — by players, supporters, young people who lived football daily. The finishes, the flocking, the inner labels: everything speaks of an era and a craftsmanship that no longer exists in this form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis jersey displays an \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 condition with a slightly dirty state\u003c\/strong\u003e — which, in the vintage world, is a sign of authenticity much more than a defect. A jersey that's too perfect raises questions. This one has lived, it has been worn, it has known the Irish pitches. This slight patina is its history etched in the fabric.\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\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eCrucial point: this jersey is labeled \u003cstrong\u003esize M Boys\u003c\/strong\u003e, which corresponds to a children's\/junior cut from the 2016 era. \u003cstrong\u003eVintage sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e — and particularly junior cuts from the 2010s — are designed for specific builds that don't necessarily correspond to current standards. Don't rely solely on the label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore confirming your order, get out the measuring tape. Measure your shoulder-to-shoulder width, chest circumference, and torso length. Then compare with the actual measurements of the jersey that we indicate. A poorly sized \u003cstrong\u003ecollector's jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e stays in the drawer — it's better to avoid disappointment and take two minutes to check.\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\u003eVintage Irish club jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e are among the rarest and most sought-after items by serious collectors. The market is dominated by major English, Spanish, or Italian clubs — which makes pieces like this even more valuable for those looking to stand out. A \u003cstrong\u003eShamrock Rovers New Balance 2016\u003c\/strong\u003e doesn't hang around in industrial quantities on resale platforms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThe 8\/10 condition, even with this slight authentic dirtiness, places this jersey in the category of pieces still very presentable for a collection or even assumed daily use. There aren't many in this condition still circulating — most jerseys from this league end up damaged, lost, or never referenced. This one is here, available, and it won't last long.\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\/Shamrock_Rovers_FC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eShamrock Rovers 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 — 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;\"\u003eThis Shamrock Rovers 2016 jersey is a piece for those who collect with their head and heart — not just to fill a shelf. If Irish football and rare items speak to you, you know what you need to do.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Irish Clubs","offers":[{"title":"Mr. BOYS","offer_id":54012072231187,"sku":"295776","price":14.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2016-SHAMROCK-ROVERS-SHIRT-M-BOYS-295776_1.jpg?v=1775502467","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2016-shamrock-rovers-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}