{"product_id":"2017-18-cardiff-city-shirt","title":"Cardiff City 2017-18 Adidas Visit Malaysia vintage jersey","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eCardiff City 2017-18 Adidas Shirt – Visit Malaysia Sponsor on the Bluebirds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn 2017-18, \u003cstrong\u003eCardiff City\u003c\/strong\u003e was fighting for promotion to the Premier League with a rather unexpected sponsor on their chest: \u003cstrong\u003eVisit Malaysia\u003c\/strong\u003e, the result of a unique commercial partnership that makes this \u003cstrong\u003evintage Adidas jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e one of the most original of the Championship era. A collector's item that truly stands out.\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 2017-2018\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cardiff City\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit Manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adidas\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Visit Malaysia\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e L Boys\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStatus:\u003c\/strong\u003e SPONSOR: VISIT MALAYSIA – authentic wear of a worn vintage shirt\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\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eThe 2017-18 season was a pivotal one in \u003cstrong\u003eCardiff City\u003c\/strong\u003e's recent history. The Bluebirds, then solid residents of the \u003cstrong\u003eEnglish Championship\u003c\/strong\u003e, were in the midst of a resurgence under manager Neil Warnock. The objective was clear, reiterated for several seasons: to return to the \u003cstrong\u003ePremier League\u003c\/strong\u003e and establish themselves there permanently. The atmosphere at Cardiff City Stadium was electric, the club rediscovered a true collective identity, a tough block to maneuver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eOn the field, players like \u003cstrong\u003eSean Morrison\u003c\/strong\u003e, a charismatic captain and defensive rock, embodied this fighting spirit. \u003cstrong\u003eKenneth Zohore\u003c\/strong\u003e, a Danish striker with unpredictable flair, and \u003cstrong\u003eJoe Ralls\u003c\/strong\u003e in midfield, carried the Warnock project with conviction. It was a team of character, built for the Championship battle, and this Adidas jersey is a direct testament to that.\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\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePromotion to the Premier League (May 2018)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIt was the season of returning to the top: Cardiff City finished second in the 2017-18 Championship and secured their promotion to the \u003cstrong\u003ePremier League\u003c\/strong\u003e, five years after being relegated. This Adidas shirt was worn throughout this historic campaign.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Visit Malaysia partnership – an extraordinary sponsor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSeeing \u003cstrong\u003eVisit Malaysia\u003c\/strong\u003e emblazoned on a British Championship shirt is rare, very rare. This partnership with the Malaysian tourist board — linked to the club's majority shareholder, Tan Sri Vincent Tan, a Malaysian businessman — gives this \u003cstrong\u003evintage Cardiff City jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e an international and unusual dimension that still intrigues collectors today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeil Warnock and the rebuilding of a club\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAppointed in October 2016, Neil Warnock achieved in 2017-18 what many considered impossible in such a short time: bringing Cardiff back to the \u003cstrong\u003ePremier League\u003c\/strong\u003e. This Adidas shirt bears the imprint of this monumental work, of this fighting culture that marked the club during this 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\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eAn \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic vintage jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is not a copy made for display. It's a genuine shirt from the era, produced by the official kit manufacturer — here \u003cstrong\u003eAdidas\u003c\/strong\u003e — with the finishes, fabrics, and details that matched the standards of the time. The printed sponsorship, logos, stitching: everything is from that era, nothing has been altered or reproduced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one displays a condition of \u003cstrong\u003e9\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is frankly excellent for a jersey of this generation. The \u003cstrong\u003eVisit Malaysia\u003c\/strong\u003e sponsor is perfectly legible, the structure of the Adidas fabric is intact. It's far from the faded jersey pulled out of an attic — it's a piece that has been carefully preserved.\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\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eThis shirt is labeled \u003cstrong\u003eL Boys\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is a child's size corresponding to a large junior build. By current standards, this cut would fit a smaller adult or someone looking for a very fitted look. Vintage Adidas cuts are generally narrower than modern productions — not to be confused with a contemporary adult L.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore finalizing your order, grab a tape measure. Measure your chest circumference and compare with the actual dimensions of the shirt — which you can request directly from the store. A poorly sized \u003cstrong\u003evintage collector's jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is a shame. Take your measurements, order with confidence.\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\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCardiff City 2017-18 Adidas shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e with the Visit Malaysia sponsor is a piece that ticks all the boxes for a serious collector: a major sporting season with promotion to the Premier League, a reference kit manufacturer, and above all, a completely unprecedented sponsorship that looks like no other Championship shirt from that decade. This is not a shirt you come across every day on resale sites, much less in this condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003e9\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e condition means it's the kind of piece that holds up as well framed in an office as it does worn to a retro match. There aren't many in this condition, especially with such a well-preserved sponsor. Collectors of \u003cstrong\u003evintage Championship jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e know what it's worth — and others will quickly understand.\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\/Cardiff_City\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eCardiff City – 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;\"\u003eIf you're looking for a \u003cstrong\u003evintage Cardiff City shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e that tells a real story — promotion, atypical sponsor, well-maintained Adidas — you're in the right place. This kind of piece doesn't come around twice.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cardiff City","offers":[{"title":"L. BOYS","offer_id":54011620557075,"sku":"280071","price":14.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2017-18-CARDIFF-CITY-SHIRT-L-BOYS-280071_6.png?v=1775491787","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2017-18-cardiff-city-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}