{"product_id":"2017-18-stoke-city-shirt","title":"Stoke City Home Shirt 2017-18 Macron BET365 Vintage L","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eStoke City 2017-18 Macron Shirt — The Last Season Before the Great Plunge\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThe 2017-18 season, and Stoke City don't know it yet, but it's the last time the club will wear this \u003cstrong\u003eMacron home shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e in the \u003cstrong\u003ePremier League\u003c\/strong\u003e. A year later, relegation would hit like a hammer blow. This \u003cstrong\u003evintage Stoke City shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e in size L, emblazoned with \u003cstrong\u003eBET365\u003c\/strong\u003e on the chest, is therefore a snapshot of a club on the brink — without knowing it.\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 Stoke City\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit Manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Macron\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e BET365\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e L\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e BET365 sponsor present — authentic wear of a worn vintage shirt, in remarkable condition for a piece from this era.\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 Shirt Represents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eIn 2017-18, \u003cstrong\u003eStoke City\u003c\/strong\u003e played its \u003cstrong\u003etenth consecutive season in the Premier League\u003c\/strong\u003e, a longevity that few clubs of this stature can claim. The Staffordshire club, based at the \u003cstrong\u003ebet365 Stadium\u003c\/strong\u003e, had built a strong identity in the English elite for years under Tony Pulis, before Mark Hughes tried to modernize the Potters' play. That season, Hughes was still in charge at the start of the campaign, but results dangerously eroded over the months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eOn the pitch, players like \u003cstrong\u003eXherdan Shaqiri\u003c\/strong\u003e, a true technical talent capable of bridging the gap between a dull match and a flash of genius, and \u003cstrong\u003ePeter Crouch\u003c\/strong\u003e, a living club totem, wore this shirt. \u003cstrong\u003eJoe Allen\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Welsh metronome signed from Liverpool, tried to bring cohesion to a struggling midfield. And then there was \u003cstrong\u003eJack Butland\u003c\/strong\u003e, the English goalkeeper who was then considered one of the best goalkeepers in the Premier League — an era that seems distant today. The team had talent, but something wasn't quite right.\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\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMark Hughes' Departure in January 2018\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt the winter break, the club sacked Mark Hughes after a series of disastrous results. Paul Lambert took over in an increasingly compromised situation, and relegation began to seriously take hold in people's minds. This shirt witnessed that change of direction mid-season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShaqiri, Alone Against All\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eXherdan Shaqiri\u003c\/strong\u003e was the only one that season capable of igniting the \u003cstrong\u003ebet365 Stadium\u003c\/strong\u003e with an extraordinary gesture. The Swiss with the fiery legs had a personally decent season in a collectively floundering team — the kind of player remembered long after relegation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe End of an Era in the Premier League\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt the end of the 2017-18 season, \u003cstrong\u003eStoke City were relegated to the Championship\u003c\/strong\u003e for the first time since 2008. This shirt is therefore literally the last \u003cstrong\u003eMacron home shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e worn by the Potters in the top flight before their descent into hell — an enormous symbolic value for any serious collector.\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 shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e is one that was actually circulated at that time — woven to be worn, not to be sold in thousands in a supermarket. The \u003cstrong\u003eMacron\u003c\/strong\u003e finishes on this model, the quality of the flocking, the cut tailored for high-level sport: all of this is what distinguishes an authentic from a simple mass-market copy. We're talking about an item designed to withstand real playing conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one shows a condition of \u003cstrong\u003e9\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e, which in the world of \u003cstrong\u003evintage collector shirts\u003c\/strong\u003e, is really excellent news. The \u003cstrong\u003eBET365\u003c\/strong\u003e sponsor is present and legible, the details are intact. For a shirt that is almost seven years old, this is the kind of condition that reassures the buyer and adds long-term value to the piece.\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;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003esizes of vintage shirts\u003c\/strong\u003e do not correspond to current standards. A Macron L from 2017-18 generally fits closer to the body than a modern Nike or Adidas L. The cuts of that era were designed for athletic builds, not for the comfort of a fan who wants to wear their shirt over a sweater in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore you buy, grab a tape measure and check your chest circumference and torso length. Compare with the actual shirt measurements provided in the description — it's the only way to avoid unpleasant surprises. A \u003cstrong\u003ecollector's shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e that doesn't fit stays in a box, and that's a shame.\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\u003eShirts from pivotal seasons\u003c\/strong\u003e always hold a special place in the collecting world. And a relegation season is often the last with a kit manufacturer, a sponsor, an entire era. The \u003cstrong\u003eStoke City 2017-18 Macron shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e fits this description exactly: it's the end of a ten-year cycle in the Premier League, a club that won't return to the elite anytime soon. The rarity is there — not in a European title, but in a moment of historical turning point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eAnd in 9\/10 condition, there really aren't many floating around in this state on the market. Most worn shirts from this season have spent years in closets, been poorly washed, or haphazardly tumble-dried. This one has been cherished. It's the kind of piece you pull out in five years and are glad you bought at the right time, at the right price.\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\/Stoke_City\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eStoke 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 - 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 shirt that smells of the end of an era, in a condition that defies time — if you're a Potters fan or a lover of \u003cstrong\u003evintage Premier League shirts\u003c\/strong\u003e, you know what you have to do.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stoke City","offers":[{"title":"L","offer_id":54010256392467,"sku":"327268","price":39.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"XL","offer_id":54010256425235,"sku":"327266","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-STOKE-CITY-SHIRT-L-327268_1.jpg?v=1775437224","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2017-18-stoke-city-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}