{"product_id":"2017-18-norwich-city-murphy-shirt","title":"Norwich City 2017-18 Errea Murphy Away Shirt Vintage","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eNorwich City 2017-18 Errea Away Shirt — The Murphy print, a rare Championship piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e2017-18 season, \u003cstrong\u003eNorwich City in the Championship\u003c\/strong\u003e, supplied by \u003cstrong\u003eErrea\u003c\/strong\u003e — a discreet but solid partnership for the Canaries. This \u003cstrong\u003evintage Murphy print away shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the rare examples from this season circulating in collections: a confidential Italian kit manufacturer, Aviva sponsor, and a named print that makes all the difference for a serious collector.\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 Norwich City\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Away\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit Manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Errea\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e AVIVA\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e SLIGHTLY USED PRINTINGS, LITTLE SPOTS, SINGULAR PULLS — authentic wear of a worn vintage shirt, traces of matches and locker rooms, not a display item.\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\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eIn 2017-18, \u003cstrong\u003eNorwich City\u003c\/strong\u003e was playing in the \u003cstrong\u003eEFL Championship\u003c\/strong\u003e, the second tier of English football, after their relegation from the Premier League. It was a pivotal period for the Carrow Road club: they needed to rebuild, rediscover a playing identity, and aim for promotion. The context was that of an ambitious club that knew what top-tier football was like but had to battle in a brutal, tough, relentless Championship from the first to the last matchday.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThe coach for the season was \u003cstrong\u003eDaniel Farke\u003c\/strong\u003e, a German tactician who had just taken the helm of the club and was gradually imposing his developed playing style, inspired by pressing and possession. The squad included players like \u003cstrong\u003eJames Maddison\u003c\/strong\u003e, then in full bloom before his transfer to Leicester, and \u003cstrong\u003eWes Hoolahan\u003c\/strong\u003e, a living legend of the Irish club who retired at the end of the season, who wore this away shirt during Championship away games. The name \u003cstrong\u003eMurphy\u003c\/strong\u003e printed on the back refers to \u003cstrong\u003eJosh Murphy\u003c\/strong\u003e, a dazzling winger who came through the club's academy, and experienced his best seasons in the Championship before joining Cardiff City.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eMoments etched into this shirt\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe arrival of Daniel Farke and the tactical revolution\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe 2017-18 season marked the beginning of the Farke era at Norwich, a true break from previous methods. The German coach imposed an ambitious positional game, rare at this level in the Championship, and laid the foundations for what would become the second division championship title in 2018-19.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJosh Murphy, the electric winger who electrified Carrow Road\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWith \u003cstrong\u003eMurphy\u003c\/strong\u003e printed on the back, this is a tribute to a player who embodied the speed and unpredictability of Norwich's play during this period. Josh Murphy was one of the team's most exciting offensive players, capable of dazzling runs that bewildered Championship defenses both away and at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWes Hoolahan's farewell, a Canaries icon\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe 2017-18 season also marked the farewell of \u003cstrong\u003eWes Hoolahan\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Irishman adored by all of Carrow Road after more than a decade of loyal service. A club legend who retired that year, giving every shirt from this season a particular emotional resonance for true Canaries fans.\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;\"\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003evintage authentic jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is an item that actually existed in the football context of the time — not a print-on-demand reproduction, not a supermarket replica. It's the original cut, material, finishes, and especially the technical details designed to be worn on a pitch. Errea, an Italian kit manufacturer renowned for its tailored cuts and technical fabrics, produces shirts that age well and remain instantly recognizable to a trained eye.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one displays an \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e with slightly used prints, a few small spots, and singular pulls. This is the condition of a shirt that has lived — that has probably seen turf, locker rooms, stands — and that's exactly what we look for in a \u003cstrong\u003evintage collector's jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e. The original print is present, which is the non-negotiable point for the value of the piece.\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;\"\u003eVintage \u003cstrong\u003esize S jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e from that era, especially from European kit manufacturers like Errea, often have a more fitted cut than current standards. A vintage S can easily be equivalent to an XS or a very slim S in modern ranges. Don't rely on the tag alone: Errea's Italian cuts are renowned for their close-fitting design, intended for athletes, not for supporters in the stands wearing three layers under their shirt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore buying, take the time to measure your shoulder width and chest width flat. Then compare with the actual shirt measurements if available. For a comfortable fit without being tight, add about 5 cm to your chest measurement. If you're looking for a looser fit or layering, go up one size from your usual measurement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eWhy you should have it in your collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eNorwich City Errea 2017-18 away shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e is an absolute niche item. Errea supplies a limited number of professional clubs in Europe, and their production remains confidential compared to the industry giants. \u003cstrong\u003eVintage Errea collector's shirts\u003c\/strong\u003e are rare on the secondary market, and those with original named prints even rarer. A Murphy, in particular, a player who left the club just after this season, is a print that won't be reproduced — and in terms of rarity, that's solid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn 8\/10 condition, it shows honest wear but nothing prohibitive. There aren't many in this condition on the market: neither too new to seem fake, nor too damaged to lose its visual appeal. This is exactly the condition window that serious collectors look for — a shirt that tells a story without ending up as a rag. For a Canaries fan or a lover of \u003cstrong\u003evintage English Championship football\u003c\/strong\u003e, it's an acquisition that makes immediate sense.\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\/Norwich_City_F.C.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eNorwich City 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 — Kit 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;\"\u003eA Murphy print, a pivotal season, a kit manufacturer that makes a difference for connoisseurs — if that resonates with you, you know what to do.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Norwich","offers":[{"title":"S","offer_id":54010178175251,"sku":"304406","price":49.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2017-18-NORWICH-CITY-MURPHY-SHIRT-S-304406_1.jpg?v=1775428689","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2017-18-norwich-city-murphy-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}