{"product_id":"2018-19-west-bromwich-albion-jack-shirt","title":"West Bromwich Albion 2018-19 Home Shirt Puma Vintage L","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eWest Bromwich Albion 2018-19 Puma Home Shirt — Season of the Great Return to the Championship\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eWest Brom started the 2018-19 season with one obsession: to return to the Premier League after their relegation in May 2018. This \u003cstrong\u003eWest Bromwich Albion 2018-19 Puma home shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong\u003eJACK\u003c\/strong\u003e customization, sponsored by \u003cstrong\u003eIdeal Boilers\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a direct witness to that high-stakes Championship campaign at The Hawthorns.\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 West Bromwich Albion\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit Manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Puma\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ideal Boilers\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCustomization:\u003c\/strong\u003e JACK\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e L\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slightly used printings, little pulls — authentic wear of a vintage worn shirt, evidence of real use on the field or in the stands\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\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWest Bromwich Albion of 2018-19\u003c\/strong\u003e was a club with wounded pride. After being in the Premier League continuously since 2010, the Baggies had experienced a catastrophic 2017-18 season — finishing last in the league with only 31 points — and thus found themselves in the Championship for the first time in eight years. A huge shock for an institution like West Brom, one of the founding clubs of the Football League. The objective was then simple, openly stated: to return to the English elite as quickly as possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThe club trusted \u003cstrong\u003eDarren Moore\u003c\/strong\u003e, who had taken over the team during the previous season and even achieved some good results at the end of the Premier League campaign. The squad retained quality players for the Championship level, notably \u003cstrong\u003eJay Rodriguez\u003c\/strong\u003e, a consistent goalscorer, and \u003cstrong\u003eJake Livermore\u003c\/strong\u003e in midfield. The context was that of a team that knew it was favored but had to contend with the immense pressure from its supporters, who did not easily accept the second division.\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\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA roller-coaster start to the season\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDespite their status as promotion favorites, West Brom struggled for consistency at the start of the 2018-19 Championship. The pressure of The Hawthorns weighed on the players, and inconsistent results fueled doubts from autumn 2018.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDarren Moore's departure and James Shan's arrival\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIn March 2019, \u003cstrong\u003eDarren Moore\u003c\/strong\u003e was sacked when the team found itself outside the play-off places. \u003cstrong\u003eJames Shan\u003c\/strong\u003e took the reins as interim manager and briefly reignited Baggies' hopes, stringing together several consecutive victories that rekindled hopes of direct promotion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlay-offs as the season's terminus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWest Brom ultimately finished fourth in the \u003cstrong\u003e2018-19 Championship\u003c\/strong\u003e, qualifying for the play-offs but losing in the semi-finals to Aston Villa — a historic Midlands rival — leaving fans with a bitter taste and promotion to attempt the following season. This shirt therefore carries all the frustration and energy of a whole year of struggle to regain the elite.\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\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003evintage authentic shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e is a piece that was manufactured and marketed at the time of the season concerned, by the club's official kit manufacturer — here \u003cstrong\u003ePuma\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is not a modern reproduction, not a tribute: it is the real product of the era, with its original seams, its heat-pressed or embroidered flocking as it existed in 2018-19, and its characteristic finishes of the Puma range from that period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one is in \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, with slight signs of wear on the prints and some small pulls on the fabric — the mark of a shirt that has lived, worn with pride whether at The Hawthorns or elsewhere. It is precisely this kind of gentle wear that distinguishes a true vintage shirt from an item taken out of its packaging without ever having been used. Authenticity can be seen and felt.\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\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage L-size shirts\u003c\/strong\u003e from the 2010s, especially from Puma, generally have a more fitted cut than modern standards. An L from this era often corresponds to a current M-L depending on body shape. Do not rely solely on the letter: shoulder proportions, torso length, and underarm ease vary significantly from one manufacturer to another and from one era to another.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore ordering, take a tape measure and measure your chest circumference and torso length. Then compare with the actual measurements of the shirt if they are available, or contact us directly — we are here to help you avoid an unpleasant surprise. A \u003cstrong\u003ecollector's shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e in the wrong size is always an unnecessary disappointment.\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\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eWest Brom 2018-19 shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e represents a pivotal season in the club's recent history — the first Championship campaign after a long presence in the Premier League, experienced under the maximum pressure of a fanbase that wanted an immediate return to the elite. It's not a season of glory, it's a season of character, of pride, and that's precisely what makes it an interesting piece to own. Shirts from \"difficult\" seasons are often rarer in collections than those from prosperous years, because fewer people want to keep them at the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThere aren't many in this condition — an 8\/10 on a shirt from this era with \u003cstrong\u003eJACK\u003c\/strong\u003e name-set is a piece with history without being damaged. The sponsor \u003cstrong\u003eIdeal Boilers\u003c\/strong\u003e, a historical partner of the Baggies, is an integral part of the club's visual identity during this period. Whether you're a West Brom fan, a collector of \u003cstrong\u003evintage Puma shirts\u003c\/strong\u003e, or a lover of \u003cstrong\u003eChampionship shirts\u003c\/strong\u003e, this piece ticks all the boxes.\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\/West_Bromwich_Albion\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eWest Bromwich Albion - 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 kits\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 Hawthorns and the 2018-19 Championship speak to you, this shirt has a place in your collection — simple, direct, no fuss. It's an honest piece for an honest fan.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"West Bromwich Albion","offers":[{"title":"L","offer_id":54010314260755,"sku":"364671","price":24.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2018-19-WEST-BROMWICH-ALBION-JACK-SHIRT-L-364671_1.jpg?v=1775445353","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2018-19-west-bromwich-albion-jack-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}