Bournemouth Goalkeeper Jersey 2017-18 Umbro Vintage M – 8/10

Bournemouth 2017-18 Long-Sleeve Goalkeeper Jersey – Umbro, the Cherries' Premier League Era

In 2017-18, Bournemouth embarked on their third consecutive season in the Premier League — a longevity no one would have bet on ten years prior for this Dorset coast club. This Umbro long-sleeve goalkeeper jersey, worn between the posts during that campaign, is a direct witness to an era when the Cherries battled against England's biggest clubs every weekend.

Jersey details

Season: 2017-2018
Club: Bournemouth (AFC Bournemouth)
Type: Goalkeeper – long-sleeve
Kit manufacturer: Umbro
Sponsor: M88
Condition: 8/10
State: LITTLE PULLS, SLIGHTLY USED PRINTINGS – authentic wear of a worn vintage jersey

What this jersey represents

In 2017-18, AFC Bournemouth, under the guidance of Eddie Howe, continued its incredible Premier League journey. The club from Dean Court — renamed Vitality Stadium — held its own in English football's elite, something the vast majority of observers deemed impossible just a few years earlier. This was the season of confirmation, where the Cherries were no longer a surprise but an established Premier League club, capable of competing match after match with financially much better-resourced teams.

Between the posts that season was Asmir Begović, who arrived from Chelsea in the summer of 2017 as the number one goalkeeper. An experienced Bosnian international goalkeeper, he brought real defensive solidity to the team. In front of him, players like Joshua King, Ryan Fraser, and Callum Wilson brought an offensive flair to Dorset. This long-sleeve goalkeeper jersey is exactly what the Cherries' last line of defense wore during that memorable campaign.

Moments etched in this jersey

Premier League survival secured for the 3rd consecutive year
Finishing 12th in the Premier League in 2017-18 was far from insignificant for a club that was still languishing in League One just a few years earlier. Bournemouth proved this season that their presence in the elite was no fluke.

Asmir Begović between the posts at Vitality Stadium
Begović's arrival from Chelsea in 2017 marked a real turning point in the club's sporting policy. Having a goalkeeper of this level — international and having played for England's biggest clubs — in Bournemouth's goal is a symbol of the Cherries' ascent.

Umbro and M88, a partnership rooted in Premier League reality
The sponsor M88 appeared on the jersey for the first time this season, marking Bournemouth's entry into a new commercial dimension. Umbro, a historic English football kit manufacturer, dressed the Cherries in technical attire designed for the highest level.

Authentic vs. Replica

A vintage authentic jersey is not the same as a supporter replica. The authentic version is designed to professional player standards: a more fitted cut, superior quality technical fabrics, and meticulous finishes. It's the model designed to perform on the field, not to be worn in the stands — and you can feel it as soon as you hold it.

This one displays a condition of 8/10, with a few small snags on the fabric and slightly worn printings — exactly what you'd expect from a worn vintage goalkeeper jersey, not an item fresh out of its plastic packaging. This controlled wear is proof that the jersey has lived, that it has a story. For a serious collector, it's non-negotiable.

Vintage size guide

Vintage Umbro jerseys — and this applies to most manufacturers of that generation — generally run smaller than what we're used to today. A vintage M often corresponds to a modern S/M depending on body type. Era cuts are more fitted, less oversized, in the spirit of professional game wear from the late 2010s.

Before you commit, grab a tape measure: measure your chest circumference and compare it with the jersey's actual dimensions. For this Bournemouth goalkeeper jersey size M, expect approximately 50-52 cm flat chest width — or a real chest circumference of 100-104 cm. If in doubt, do not hesitate to contact us before ordering.

Why you should have it in your collection

A long-sleeve goalkeeper jersey from Bournemouth in the Premier League is already a rare piece in itself. Goalkeeper kits are always produced in smaller numbers than outfield jerseys, and long-sleeve versions even more so. Add to that the historical context — a pivotal era for the Cherries, their third season in the top flight — and you have an item that holds value for anyone who closely follows English football.

In 8/10 condition, this jersey is in genuinely good shape for a seven-year-old item. There aren't many in this condition on the vintage collector jersey market, between those that have been ruined in the wash, those whose printings have fallen apart, and those that never resurface. If you're looking for a representative piece of the Bournemouth Premier League era under Eddie Howe, it's now or never.

To learn more

• AFC Bournemouth – Wikipedia
• Football Kit Archive – Jersey History
• Premier League – Official Site

This jersey is an authentic page in the Cherries' Premier League history — if you know what that represents, you already know what you need to do.