{"product_id":"2018-19-blackburn-rovers-mulgrew-shirt","title":"Blackburn Rovers 2018-19 Umbro Mulgrew Home Vintage Jersey","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eBlackburn Rovers 2018-19 Umbro Shirt – The Mulgrew print, a Championship piece to cherish\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThe 2018-19 season, \u003cstrong\u003eBlackburn Rovers\u003c\/strong\u003e returned to the \u003cstrong\u003eChampionship\u003c\/strong\u003e after two seasons in League One – and it was with this \u003cstrong\u003eUmbro home shirt featuring Mulgrew's print\u003c\/strong\u003e that the Ewood Park club began its reconstruction. A return to the second tier of English football's elite that deserved to be immortalized on fabric.\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 2018-2019\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blackburn Rovers\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Umbro\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10BET\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e LITTLE PULLS – authentic wear of a worn vintage shirt\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 2018, \u003cstrong\u003eBlackburn Rovers\u003c\/strong\u003e experienced a pivotal season. Relegated to \u003cstrong\u003eLeague One in 2017\u003c\/strong\u003e, the historic Premier League club – English champions in 1995 under the Shearer and Kenny Dalglish era – had plummeted into the depths of English football under the controversial ownership of the Indian group Venky's. The return to the Championship, confirmed in 2018, was a breath of fresh air for a fanbase that had suffered in silence for years. This \u003cstrong\u003e2018-19 Umbro home shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e literally marks this renewal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eOn the bench, \u003cstrong\u003eTony Mowbray\u003c\/strong\u003e – who arrived in 2017 – tried to stabilize the club and bring it back to more respectable heights. In the squad, solid Championship players worked hard to gain valuable points at Ewood Park. \u003cstrong\u003eCharlie Mulgrew\u003c\/strong\u003e, an experienced Scottish defender whose name adorns this shirt, was one of the dressing room leaders that season. A Scottish international on many occasions, having played for Celtic and Norwich among others, he brought leadership and experience to a rebuilding team. A meaningful print.\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\u003eThe season of return to the Championship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAfter promotion in 2017-18, the Rovers returned to the English second tier for the 2018-19 season – an ultra-dense competition where no team can afford to ease the pressure. Every match at Ewood Park in this shirt carried the weight of this conquest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharlie Mulgrew, the defensive boss\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nRecruited to provide defensive solidity, \u003cstrong\u003eCharlie Mulgrew\u003c\/strong\u003e quickly became an essential part of Mowbray's team. His profile as a technical central defender, capable of scoring from free kicks, made him a popular player among Blackburn supporters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUmbro back at Ewood Park\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUmbro\u003c\/strong\u003e, a brand historically linked to English football, dressed the Rovers for this Championship season. A partnership that echoes the deeply British identity of the club – far from the global equipment manufacturers that have invaded the market, Umbro maintains this authentic link with the roots of 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;\"\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003evintage authentic shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e is an item that existed in the real world of football – not made for a souvenir shop display. The fabric, the finishes, the name printing of a specific player like \u003cstrong\u003eMulgrew\u003c\/strong\u003e: all of this is what separates a true collector's item from a simple reproduction. Authentics have a texture, a weight, a history in their seams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one is rated \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 with some small pulls on the fabric\u003c\/strong\u003e – it's the mark of a shirt that has lived, not a shirt taken out of its packaging to look pretty. In the world of \u003cstrong\u003evintage football shirts\u003c\/strong\u003e, an 8\/10 with \"little pulls\" is still a very good condition. It's honest, it's transparent, and it's part of the collector's charm.\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;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage shirts from the 2010s\u003c\/strong\u003e – even recent ones – may have different cuts than current standards. An \u003cstrong\u003eUmbro size M from 2018-19\u003c\/strong\u003e often corresponds to a current fitted M, or even an S for modern builds accustomed to oversized cuts. Never rely solely on the letter on the label: cut standards vary from one equipment manufacturer to another and from one era to another.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore you give in, get out the tape measure. Measure your chest circumference and compare it with the \u003cstrong\u003eflat measurements of the shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e: shoulder-to-shoulder width and total length. For an \u003cstrong\u003eUmbro 2018-19 size M shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e, count on a flat chest width of about 52-54 cm – which corresponds more to a modern M\/L depending on your body shape.\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\u003eBlackburn Rovers shirts\u003c\/strong\u003e are not common in flea markets. The club, despite its 1995 English championship title and its status as an English football legend of the 90s, remains under the radar of major collectors – making it a prime target for those who want rare pieces without breaking the bank. An \u003cstrong\u003eUmbro 2018-19 home shirt with Mulgrew's print\u003c\/strong\u003e is an ultra-specific piece: a precise season, a precise player, a precise brand. The kind of combination that is not easy to find.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn addition, this shirt documents a pivotal period for the club – the return to the Championship after the purgatory of League One. There are not many in this condition on the market. An 8\/10 with just a few small pulls is a shirt that can still be proudly worn in the stands or properly displayed in a collection. The kind of piece that will be even harder to find in a few years.\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\/Blackburn_Rovers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eBlackburn Rovers – 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 – Shirt 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;\"\u003eIf you collect shirts that tell a true story of English football, this one ticks all the boxes – go for it before someone else gets it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blackburn Rovers","offers":[{"title":"M","offer_id":54010077839635,"sku":"325469","price":69.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2018-19-BLACKBURN-ROVERS-MULGREW-SHIRT-M-325469_1.jpg?v=1775420794","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2018-19-blackburn-rovers-mulgrew-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}