{"product_id":"2018-19-wolverhampton-shirt","title":"Wolverhampton Away Shirt 2018-19 Adidas W88 vintage","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eWolverhampton Away Shirt 2018-19 Adidas — The Season of the Grand Return to the Premier League\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn 2018-19, \u003cstrong\u003eWolverhampton Wanderers\u003c\/strong\u003e didn't just return to the \u003cstrong\u003ePremier League\u003c\/strong\u003e — they shook it up, finishing seventh immediately after their return to the top flight after six years of absence. This \u003cstrong\u003e2018-19 Adidas away shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the W88 sponsor, is a direct testament to this spectacular ascent.\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 Wolverhampton Wanderers\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Away\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit Manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adidas\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e W88\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e LITTLE PULLS, SPOTS, SLIGHTLY USED PRINTINGS AND LOGO STICKER — authentic wear of a worn vintage jersey, a sign that this shirt lived what it was meant to live: real football.\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;\"\u003eThe 2018-19 season marked the \u003cstrong\u003eWolves' return to the English top flight\u003c\/strong\u003e after dominating the Championship the previous season with 99 points under \u003cstrong\u003eNuno Espírito Santo\u003c\/strong\u003e. Upon their return to the top tier, no one expected them to achieve such heights. Yet, the Wolves finished \u003cstrong\u003e7th in the Premier League\u003c\/strong\u003e, securing European qualification and defeating several big teams along the way. A resounding return that immediately established the club as a team to be taken seriously.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBehind this collective performance was a cohesive group and top-tier individual talents. \u003cstrong\u003eRaúl Jiménez\u003c\/strong\u003e, who arrived on loan and was then signed permanently, delighted with his technical skill and goal-scoring ability. \u003cstrong\u003eDiogo Jota\u003c\/strong\u003e wreaked havoc in every opposing defense away from home, while \u003cstrong\u003eRúben Neves\u003c\/strong\u003e in midfield dictated play with rare class for a newly promoted club. And in defense, \u003cstrong\u003eWilly Boly\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eConor Coady\u003c\/strong\u003e formed an almost impenetrable pair. This away shirt is what this team wore when they went to win points on the big teams' pitches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eMoments etched into this shirt\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVictory at Chelsea — December 2018\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWinning at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League isn't something you just do. The Wolves did it, and this result definitively told the rest of the league that it wasn't an accident. This away shirt is exactly what the Wolves wore that night.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQualification for the Europa League\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFinishing 7th in a Premier League return season and securing a European ticket is a feat few promoted clubs achieve. This qualification for the UEFA competition is directly linked to this season, this group, and therefore, this shirt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFA Cup run to the semi-finals\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIn addition to the league, the Wolves reached the semi-finals of the \u003cstrong\u003e2018-19 FA Cup\u003c\/strong\u003e, notably beating Manchester United in the quarter-finals. A run that galvanized Molineux and confirmed that this team had the character to challenge big clubs. This away shirt was at the heart of these campaigns.\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 not the same as a replica sold in official stores. An authentic jersey is the player version or high-end supporter version marketed at the time: different finishes, original labels, more technical material. It's what players wore, or what a true fan bought to be as close to the pitch as possible. As years pass, these pieces become impossible to find in good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one displays an \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e with a few minor flaws inherent to its history — slight pulls, some small marks, slightly worn printings and a somewhat faded logo sticker. Nothing prohibitive, all of which makes it a genuine football jersey that has been \u003cstrong\u003eworn and lived in\u003c\/strong\u003e, not a cellophane-wrapped item that has never left its packaging. For a serious collector, this is exactly what you're looking for.\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;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003esizes of vintage jerseys from the late 2010s\u003c\/strong\u003e can differ slightly from current cuts depending on the kit manufacturer and range. An XL from that era at Adidas often corresponds to a more fitted cut than an XL from recent collections, particularly in sleeve length and fabric drape. Don't rely solely on the label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore confirming your order, take your measurements: \u003cstrong\u003echest circumference, back length, and shoulder width\u003c\/strong\u003e. Then compare them with the actual measurements of the jersey, which you can request directly. It's two minutes that prevent disappointment and ensure the piece is worn as it deserves, not stored because it doesn't fit.\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\u003eWolves 2018-19 Adidas away shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e represents a pivotal moment in the club's recent history: the season that put Wolverhampton back on the map of English and European football. It is a piece that documents a turning point, a time when everything accelerated for this ambitious club. Jerseys from this specific season are becoming rare on the secondary market, especially the away version — less produced and less visible than the home kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eAnd in \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, frankly, there aren't many in this state still floating around. Most examples from this period that we come across are much more damaged — burnt flocking, distorted collars, impossible-to-remove stains. This one has been used, yes, but it has been respected. For a \u003cstrong\u003ePremier League vintage shirt collector\u003c\/strong\u003e, this is the kind of piece you regret letting go.\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\/Wolverhampton_Wanderers_F.C.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eWolverhampton Wanderers — 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 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 a fan of Wolves, of this blessed period, or simply an amateur of authentic English football, this shirt deserves its place in your collection — not in a box, but on a hanger where it can be seen.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wolverhampton","offers":[{"title":"XL","offer_id":54009766347027,"sku":"370712","price":39.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2018-19-WOLVERHAMPTON-SHIRT-XL-370712_1.jpg?v=1775419010","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2018-19-wolverhampton-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}