{"product_id":"2017-18-afc-bournemouth-shirt","title":"AFC Bournemouth Away Shirt 2017-18 Umbro Vintage | S","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eAFC Bournemouth Away Jersey 2017-18 — Umbro, Premier League Season, Mansion Sponsor\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn 2017-18, \u003cstrong\u003eBournemouth\u003c\/strong\u003e played its third consecutive season in the \u003cstrong\u003ePremier League\u003c\/strong\u003e — a longevity no one would have thought possible just ten years ago. This \u003cstrong\u003eUmbro away jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong\u003eMansion\u003c\/strong\u003e sponsorship, in an exceptional 9\/10 condition, is textile proof that the Cherries have indeed established themselves among the big clubs.\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 2017-18\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e AFC Bournemouth\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Away\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit Manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Umbro\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e MANSION\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e SPONSOR: MANSION — remarkable preservation, authentic wear of a worn vintage jersey\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e S\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;\"\u003eIn 2017-18, \u003cstrong\u003eAFC Bournemouth\u003c\/strong\u003e was no longer a fluke — it was a reality. Under the guidance of \u003cstrong\u003eEddie Howe\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Dorset club confirmed its place in the English elite with growing ambition and an offensive playing style that was talked about far beyond the south coast of England. The \u003cstrong\u003eVitality Stadium\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the smallest in the Premier League, vibrated like never before against the giants of the league.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThat season, the \u003cstrong\u003eCherries\u003c\/strong\u003e could count on a solid and recognizable squad. \u003cstrong\u003eJoshua King\u003c\/strong\u003e continued to trouble opposing defenses, \u003cstrong\u003eCallum Wilson\u003c\/strong\u003e — when not sidelined — brought all his class in front of goal, and \u003cstrong\u003eRyan Fraser\u003c\/strong\u003e drove right-backs across the league crazy with his dribbles on the left wing. A united team, a strong identity: Bournemouth was no longer in the Premier League just to make up the numbers.\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\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnother survival, and this time without a scare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBournemouth finished the 2017-18 season in a very respectable \u003cstrong\u003e12th place in the Premier League\u003c\/strong\u003e, far from the relegation zone. A comfortable survival that confirmed that the Eddie Howe project was not a flash in the pan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJoshua King, the big-game goal scorer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Norwegian once again distinguished himself this season as one of the club's most effective strikers, confirming his status as an indispensable element in the Cherries' attacking setup. On opposing pitches — precisely where this \u003cstrong\u003eaway jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e came into play — King was formidable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRyan Fraser, the rising star who's here to stay\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Scot was becoming one of the most exciting players in the league, and the 2017-18 season laid the groundwork for what would be a historic 2018-19 campaign for him. On away pitches, it was often he who made the difference — and this jersey was a direct witness to it.\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 an item that has lived. It's not a factory-produced replica with blank tags — it's a garment that has been worn, washed, and carries the memory of a real season. The stitching, the sponsor's flocking, the \u003cstrong\u003eUmbro\u003c\/strong\u003e finishes of the era: all of it tells a story that no modern replica can reproduce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis Bournemouth 2017-18 away jersey is in \u003cstrong\u003e9\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e — which is quite rare for a piece of this generation. The \u003cstrong\u003eMansion\u003c\/strong\u003e sponsor is well present, legible, without visible peeling or cracking. This is exactly the level of preservation sought when building a serious collection.\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;\"\u003eImportant note: \u003cstrong\u003evintage sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e do not correspond to modern sizes. An S from 2017-18 by Umbro generally fits smaller than a current S from Nike or Adidas. The jersey cut of the time was more fitted, less loose than contemporary cuts designed for casual wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore finalizing your order, measure your chest circumference and compare it to the actual dimensions of the jersey. As a general rule, if you wear a modern M, a \u003cstrong\u003evintage Umbro S\u003c\/strong\u003e might fit you perfectly — but always check the exact measurements available on the product sheet. It's better to take 30 extra seconds than to regret it.\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;\"\u003eBournemouth in the Premier League is one of the great stories of English football from the 2010s. A club that went from League One in 2013 and permanently established itself in the elite — that era deserves to be documented, and the \u003cstrong\u003eUmbro away jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e from those seasons are already gaining value in the eyes of savvy collectors. It's not a mass club like Manchester United or Arsenal, and that's precisely what makes this piece interesting: it's a niche jersey, for those who know.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eAnd in this condition — \u003cstrong\u003e9\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e, intact Mansion sponsor, well-preserved fabric — there aren't many floating around in this state. Away jerseys degrade faster than home ones because they travel, they endure the bad weather of away trips, they absorb matches on less forgiving pitches. Finding such a clean example for this specific season is an opportunity not to be missed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eTo learn more\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\/AFC_Bournemouth\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eAFC Bournemouth — 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.premierleague.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003ePremier League — Official Site\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;\"\u003eIf you've followed the Cherries since their difficult years or if you collect pieces from their Premier League heyday in the 2010s, this jersey belongs in your home. It's up to you to decide if you let it slip away.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bournemouth","offers":[{"title":"S","offer_id":54009682264339,"sku":"360539","price":29.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2017-18-AFC-BOURNEMOUTH-SHIRT-S-360539_1.jpg?v=1775402153","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2017-18-afc-bournemouth-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}