{"product_id":"2017-18-port-vale-shirt","title":"Port Vale Home Shirt 2017-18 Errea Vintage Collector","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003ePort Vale 2017-18 Home Errea Jersey — The Vale in League Two, authentic and pristine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003e2017-18\u003c\/strong\u003e, Port Vale played their season in \u003cstrong\u003eLeague Two\u003c\/strong\u003e, the fourth tier of English football, with \u003cstrong\u003eErrea\u003c\/strong\u003e as their kit manufacturer and \u003cstrong\u003eMANOR\u003c\/strong\u003e as their shirt sponsor. A \u003cstrong\u003evintage home jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e from an underdog club, one you don't often find in a collection — and that's precisely why it deserves your full attention.\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 2017-2018\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e Port Vale\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit Manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Errea\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e MANOR\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e LITTLE PULLS — some slight fabric pulls, authentic wear of a worn vintage jersey, absolutely nothing that detracts from the piece\u003cbr\u003e\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;\"\u003ePort Vale is one of England's most unusual clubs. Based in \u003cstrong\u003eBurslem, in the Potteries\u003c\/strong\u003e, alongside Stoke-on-Trent, the club has never had a town in its name — a unique peculiarity in English professional football. In \u003cstrong\u003e2017-18\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Valiants navigated \u003cstrong\u003eEFL League Two\u003c\/strong\u003e, under the management of \u003cstrong\u003eMichael Brown\u003c\/strong\u003e and then \u003cstrong\u003eNeil Aspin\u003c\/strong\u003e, two coaches who understood the reality of fourth-division football: every point earned counts double, every victory at \u003cstrong\u003eVale Park\u003c\/strong\u003e resonated loudly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThat season, the squad relied on experienced players from the lower English divisions, guys who knew what it was like to play in front of 4,000 fans who knew their names. \u003cstrong\u003eTom Pope\u003c\/strong\u003e, an emblematic club striker and a true figure of Vale Park, was one of these men who embodied the club's identity on the field. A season of struggle, character, tough and sincere football — exactly what the \u003cstrong\u003e2017-18 Errea home jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e carries in its seams.\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\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResilience under Neil Aspin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eArriving in October 2017 to stabilize the club after a difficult start to the season, Neil Aspin restored a backbone to the Valiants. Vale Park regained some serenity, and this jersey was worn during that crucial transition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTom Pope and the goals that thrilled the Potteries\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePope is the kind of League Two striker who turns a 4,000-person stadium into a cauldron. His goals in this Errea home jersey marked the season and fueled the local pride of a club that never gives up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVale Park, a fortress of the English fourth tier\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlaying at home at Vale Park in League Two is a unique experience. This jersey is the one supporters saw evolve on that pitch throughout an entire season, in this stadium that oozes authentic English football.\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 not a mass-produced copy for the general public. It's the version worn — or intended to be worn — by the players themselves, with finishes, materials, and a cut that have nothing to do with the replicas sold in stores. On a League Two jersey like this one, the difference can be felt by touch: technical fabric, meticulously crafted collar, carefully sewn badges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one boasts a \u003cstrong\u003e9\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e with slight fabric pulls — \"little pulls\" as they say in the trade. These are the marks of a real life, of a jersey that existed beyond a hanger. Nothing prohibitive, nothing that stands out: just the subtle signature of time, proving that it's an authentic piece and not something pulled from plastic packaging yesterday.\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;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e don't work like modern sizes — that's a golden rule to know before any purchase. A \u003cstrong\u003eSmall from 2017-18\u003c\/strong\u003e from Errea often corresponds to a much more fitted size than a modern Small. Cuts from that era were designed for athletic builds, with less margin and tighter armholes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore you buy, get out the tape measure. Measure your chest circumference and compare it with the flat measurements of the jersey if available — or contact us directly. A jersey that's too small to put on is a beautiful collector's item that will remain under glass, of course, but it's better to know that beforehand. When in doubt between two sizes, always choose the larger one.\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;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeague Two club jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e are objectively among the rarest on the collector's market. Big clubs generate massive production volumes — small clubs like Port Vale, much less. Add to that \u003cstrong\u003eErrea as a kit manufacturer\u003c\/strong\u003e, an Italian brand present at relatively few English clubs during that period, and you have a combination that truly stands out in a serious \u003cstrong\u003evintage football jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003e9\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, this jersey is in a state that many collectors seek but don't find. The small fabric pulls don't change the visual impact of the piece — it remains crisp, clean, and structured. There aren't many in this condition floating around on the market, especially for such a specific season and such an understated club. It's now or maybe never.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eFurther Reading\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\/Port_Vale\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003ePort Vale — 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 League Two jersey in 9\/10 condition, an unusual club, a rare kit manufacturer — if you're a serious collector, you already know its worth. The ball is in your court.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Port Vale","offers":[{"title":"S","offer_id":54011621277971,"sku":"237158","price":39.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2017-18-PORT-VALE-SHIRT-S-237158_5.jpg?v=1775491815","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2017-18-port-vale-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}