{"product_id":"2017-18-watford-longsleeve","title":"Watford 2017-18 Adidas Home Longsleeve vintage jersey","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eWatford 2017-18 Adidas Long Sleeve Jersey — The Hornets' Longsleeve in the Premier League\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThe 2017-18 season, \u003cstrong\u003eWatford in the Premier League\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eAdidas at the helm\u003c\/strong\u003e, and a \u003cstrong\u003elong-sleeved home jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e representing one of the club's most stable periods in the English top flight since their return in 2015. Not a superstar jersey, not a club with nine stars — but a true piece of \u003cstrong\u003evintage Premier League\u003c\/strong\u003e, worn in stadiums where football is lived at 100 mph.\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 Watford FC\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit Manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adidas\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e SPOTS — slight marks of authentic wear, direct witness of a worn vintage jersey\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long Sleeve (Longsleeve)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e L\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;\"\u003eIn 2017-18, \u003cstrong\u003eWatford FC\u003c\/strong\u003e played their third consecutive season in the \u003cstrong\u003ePremier League\u003c\/strong\u003e after being promoted in 2015. The Vicarage Road club firmly established itself in the middle of the English top flight, where every point earned is a victory in itself. Under the ownership of the Pozzo family — who also manage Udinese and Granada — the \u003cstrong\u003eHornets\u003c\/strong\u003e built their own identity, a coherent project, far from the yo-yo many predicted for them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThat season, \u003cstrong\u003eMarco Silva\u003c\/strong\u003e started as manager before being replaced in January by \u003cstrong\u003eJavi Gracia\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Spaniard who would make club history. On the pitch, players like \u003cstrong\u003eTroy Deeney\u003c\/strong\u003e — emblematic captain and symbol of the club's soul — \u003cstrong\u003eAbdoulaye Doucouré\u003c\/strong\u003e in midfield, and \u003cstrong\u003eRicharlison\u003c\/strong\u003e, who arrived in summer 2017 from Fluminense, gave the Hornets' play a true identity. Doucouré, in particular, had one of the best seasons of his career in this jersey.\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\u003eRicharlison shines under Adidas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nRecruited for approximately 11 million euros in summer 2017, the Brazilian exploded in his first Premier League season wearing this jersey. His performances attracted attention from across the country, and his market value soared in a few months — he would be sold to Everton for over 50 million the following summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoucouré, the midfield boss\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAbdoulaye Doucouré delivered high-flying performances during the 2017-18 season, establishing himself as one of the best midfielders in the \u003cstrong\u003ePremier League\u003c\/strong\u003e in his position. The Franco-Malian was everywhere — pressing, recovering, transitions — and became the cornerstone of the Hornets' system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe arrival of Javi Gracia and the revival\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIn January 2018, Javi Gracia took over and immediately corrected course after a series of disappointing results. The club finished in mid-table, solid, and laid the groundwork for what would be an FA Cup final the following year — the club's best performance in decades.\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 primarily a matter of material and manufacturing. The cuts, labels, and textile technologies of the era — here the \u003cstrong\u003eAdidas\u003c\/strong\u003e brand with its technical standards specific to the late 2010s — make all the difference compared to a modern reproduction. We're talking about an item designed to be worn on or near a pitch, not a retrospectively made copy to decorate a shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one is rated \u003cstrong\u003e9\/10 with SPOTS\u003c\/strong\u003e — meaning very light, barely visible marks that prove this jersey has lived. This isn't a defect, it's a signature. A 10\/10 jersey never left its packet; this one, however, may have seen Vicarage Road, may have been worn in the stands or on the street after a match. That's what an \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic vintage jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is all about.\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 Adidas jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e from the late 2010s generally run smaller than current standards. A 2017-18 L often corresponds to a modern M in terms of chest circumference, with a more fitted cut around the shoulders and torso. Don't just rely on the letter on the label — sizing standards have evolved and kit manufacturers' cuts vary from era to era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore confirming your order, take a measuring tape and measure your chest circumference and torso length. Then compare with the exact measurements of the jersey available on the product sheet. This is the only way to be 100% sure the jersey fits you — and to avoid disappointment upon receiving the package.\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;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eWatford 2017-18 Adidas jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is a direct representation of a pivotal era for the club — one where the Hornets proved match after match that they belonged in the top flight. Jerseys from so-called \"mid-table\" Premier League teams are historically underrepresented in collections, which paradoxically makes them rarer to find in good condition than some mass-produced jerseys from big clubs. And the \u003cstrong\u003elong-sleeved\u003c\/strong\u003e version is even less common — longsleeves have always been produced in more limited quantities.\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 clearly above average for what circulates in the vintage market. The SPOTS are minimal, the fabric structure is intact, the \u003cstrong\u003eAdidas\u003c\/strong\u003e details are crisp. There aren't many in this condition still around — most examples from this season we come across have taken much harsher knocks over time.\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\/Watford_F.C.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eWatford 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 — History of football jerseys\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 Premier League jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e that's off the beaten path while being rooted in a true club history, you're in the right place. It's up to you.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Watford","offers":[{"title":"L","offer_id":54010311344403,"sku":"321070","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-WATFORD-LONGSLEEVE-L-321070_1.jpg?v=1775445326","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2017-18-watford-longsleeve","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}