{"product_id":"2018-19-celtic-shirt","title":"Celtic FC Away Jersey 2018-19 New Balance XL Boys Vintage","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eCeltic FC 2018-19 New Balance Away Jersey – The Eight in a Row Era in XL Boys size\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e2018-19 season, Celtic Park. The Glasgow club was writing one of the most incredible chapters in its modern history: \u003cstrong\u003eeight consecutive Scottish league titles\u003c\/strong\u003e, a record that sent shivers through Scottish football. This \u003cstrong\u003eCeltic New Balance 2018-19 away jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e in XL Boys size is the changing room of that winning machine — captured in a piece of fabric.\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 2018-2019\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e Celtic FC (Scottish Clubs)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Away\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e New Balance\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e LITTLE SPOTS – authentic wear of a worn vintage jersey\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e XL Boys\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 2018-19, \u003cstrong\u003eCeltic FC\u003c\/strong\u003e was not just Scottish champion — it was becoming a living legend of British football. With \u003cstrong\u003eBrendan Rodgers\u003c\/strong\u003e at the helm since 2016, and then Neil Lennon taking over in February 2019, the club racked up titles as others racked up losses. This season marked their eighth consecutive title in the \u003cstrong\u003eScottish Premiership\u003c\/strong\u003e, a feat not achieved for decades. The Hoops dominated their league with an iron fist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eOn the field, the season was driven by players at the peak of their art. \u003cstrong\u003eScott Brown\u003c\/strong\u003e, iconic captain, embodied Celtic's warrior spirit. \u003cstrong\u003eCallum McGregor\u003c\/strong\u003e, tireless midfielder, was everywhere. Up front, \u003cstrong\u003eOdsonne Édouard\u003c\/strong\u003e began to show the full extent of his talent, while \u003cstrong\u003eJames Forrest\u003c\/strong\u003e had one of the best seasons of his career. This away jersey, worn during trips in the \u003cstrong\u003eScottish Premiership\u003c\/strong\u003e and European competitions, saw these men fight outside Celtic Park.\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\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe eighth consecutive title – Eight in a Row\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 2018-19, Celtic won its \u003cstrong\u003eeighth consecutive Scottish championship\u003c\/strong\u003e, equaling the record of the great team of the 60s and 70s. A domination that commanded respect even beyond Scottish borders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeil Lennon's return\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMid-season, \u003cstrong\u003eNeil Lennon\u003c\/strong\u003e — a historical figure of the club — took over after Brendan Rodgers' departure. A calmly managed transition that did not stop Celtic's march towards the title.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Forrest, man of the season\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Scottish winger had an outstanding season: a regular goalscorer in the league and for the \u003cstrong\u003enational team\u003c\/strong\u003e, he was named player of the year in Scotland. This away jersey also represents his season.\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 from this period is an object that existed in the real world of football — not manufactured years later to satisfy market nostalgia. The \u003cstrong\u003eNew Balance\u003c\/strong\u003e finishes of that era, the embroidery details, the cut designed for performance: all of that speaks volumes. A modern replica might imitate, but it will never have that texture, that history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one shows a \u003cstrong\u003econdition of 8\/10 with light small spots\u003c\/strong\u003e (LITTLE SPOTS). This is not a flaw — it's proof that this jersey has lived. It has been worn, washed, loved. In the world of \u003cstrong\u003evintage collector football jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e, an 8\/10 with honest signs of wear is often better than a supposedly perfect one fresh out of a factory with no history.\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;\"\u003eThis jersey is tagged \u003cstrong\u003eXL Boys\u003c\/strong\u003e — and that's a crucial point to understand before buying. Vintage children's sizes from the 2010s do not correspond to current standards. An XL Boys from New Balance at that time might fit a small adult or a well-built teenager. In short: \u003cstrong\u003enever rely solely on the size label\u003c\/strong\u003e for a vintage purchase, especially for youth cuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003ePractical advice: take a jersey you wear regularly, lay it flat, and \u003cstrong\u003emeasure the armpit-to-armpit width and the back length\u003c\/strong\u003e. Compare with the actual measurements of this jersey if available, or contact the seller. Two minutes of measuring guarantee you won't end up with a jersey that's too tight or too short once received.\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\u003eCeltic FC 2018-19\u003c\/strong\u003e season was a pivotal one in recent Scottish football history. An away jersey from this era — that of the \u003cstrong\u003eEight in a Row\u003c\/strong\u003e — is as much a historical document as a piece of textile. \u003cstrong\u003eNew Balance\u003c\/strong\u003e has not equipped Celtic since 2020 (the club returned to Adidas), which makes this range of jerseys definitively closed. The more time passes, the rarer these pieces become on the second-hand market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eAnd copies in \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e like this one are not common. Most jerseys of this generation have been worn until completely worn out or have disappeared into drawers forever. A still presentable copy, with its authenticity intact despite some light spots, is exactly what serious \u003cstrong\u003evintage jersey collectors\u003c\/strong\u003e look for: something real, lived-in, rare.\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\/Celtic_F.C.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eCeltic 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 – Jersey 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 the size fits you and the Celtic of the Eight in a Row era speaks to you, you know what you have to do — this kind of item doesn't stay available for long.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Scottish Clubs","offers":[{"title":"XL.BOYS","offer_id":54012592947475,"sku":"361688","price":14.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2018-19-CELTIC-SHIRT-XL-BOYS-361688_1.jpg?v=1775510367","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2018-19-celtic-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}