Middlesbrough Goalkeeper Jersey 2017-18 Adidas Long Sleeves

Middlesbrough 2017-18 — The Adidas Goalkeeper Jersey That Smells of the Championship

In 2017-18, Middlesbrough had just come off a Premier League season and found themselves in the Championship, with their backs against the wall, and only one obsession: to get promoted again. This long-sleeved Adidas goalkeeper jersey, sponsored by Ramsdens Currency, is a direct witness to that intense rebuilding period on the banks of the Tees — a rare piece for anyone who truly knows the club's history.

Jersey Details

Season: 2017-2018
Club: Middlesbrough
Type: Goalkeeper (long sleeves)
Kit Manufacturer: Adidas
Sponsor: Ramsdens Currency
Condition: 9/10

What This Jersey Represents

The 2017-18 season saw Middlesbrough return to the Championship after just one season in England's top flight. The Teesside club, relegated at the end of 2016-17, had to rebuild everything under the direction of Garry Monk, and then Tony Pulis. It was a season of transition, of doubt, but also of that stubborn pride that characterizes Northern English football. The Riverside Stadium remained full, support never wavered — and the jerseys from that era carry that tension within them.

Between the posts at the Riverside, Darren Randolph was the starting goalkeeper at the beginning of the season, before transfer market movements reshuffled the cards. In an ultra-competitive Championship, the goalkeeper position is crucial, and this long-sleeved Adidas jersey is exactly the kind of piece true club aficionados seek: one that sticks to a difficult, real, unvarnished season. It's not the jersey of a European title — it's the jersey of a club getting its hands dirty to get back up.

Moments Etched into This Jersey

The 2017 Relegation and Immediate Rebound
Finishing 19th in the Premier League in 2016-17, Middlesbrough approached the 2017-18 season with a burning desire to return to the top flight. This goalkeeper jersey embodies the energy of that reaction — the club never gives up, it rolls up its sleeves, literally.

The Championship, a League of All Dangers
The EFL Championship 2017-18 was one of the most competitive of the decade, with clubs like Wolverhampton, Cardiff, and Aston Villa vying for promotion. Boro fought game after game, and the goalkeeper — wearing this jersey — was on the front line for every hard-won point.

Ramsdens Currency: A Sponsor Rooted in the Region
Ramsdens, a currency exchange and pawnbroker based in Stockton-on-Tees, is a 100% local, 100% Teesside sponsor. On a vintage collector's jersey, this kind of detail makes all the difference: it tells a story of geography, community, and a precise era of provincial English football.

Authentic vs. Replica

An authentic jersey is one that was produced to be worn — in a match or during training — and not to be sold to the general public in stores. The finishes are different: denser technical fabrics, reinforced seams, a more fitted cut to the body. On an authentic Adidas jersey of this generation, you'll find the details specific to professional equipment: specific inner tags, fabric weight, panel construction.

This one is in 9/10 condition — which, in the world of vintage football jerseys, is frankly excellent. In this state, the fabric is intact, the embroidery or flocking remains clear, and there are no significant signs of wear. It's the ideal condition for a collector who wants to display the piece as much as preserve it.

Vintage Size Guide

Vintage Adidas jerseys from this generation — mid-2010s — generally run true to the European standards of the time, but goalkeeper jerseys are often more fitted than outfield jerseys. A size L in this range generally corresponds to a chest measurement of 100-104 cm, but this can vary depending on the model. Don't assume your usual size without checking.

The foolproof method: take a jersey you wear regularly and that fits you well, lay it flat on a flat surface, and measure the armpit-to-armpit width — double the number to get the actual chest measurement. Compare with the flat measurements of the product if available, or contact us directly. Better to check once than regret twice.

Why You Should Have It in Your Collection

Vintage goalkeeper jerseys are among the most sought-after pieces by serious collectors — and paradoxically, among the rarest on the market. Produced in much smaller quantities than outfield jerseys, they circulate little. A Middlesbrough 2017-18 Adidas goalkeeper jersey is not found on every street corner. Add to that the long sleeves — an even more niche variant — and you have a piece that truly stands out in any collection of vintage English football.

In 9/10 condition, this jersey is in a state you won't often find for a piece of this era. There aren't many in this condition on the market — most goalkeeper jerseys of this generation have been lived in, used, and taken knocks. This one has not. It's a direct window into Middlesbrough's 2017-18 season, clean, sharp, ready to join a worthy collection.

To Go Further

• Middlesbrough FC - Wikipedia
• Football Kit Archive - Jersey History
• UEFA - European Football

If you collect English goalkeeper jerseys or if Middlesbrough holds a special place in your fan's heart, this piece is for you. It won't be here long.