{"product_id":"2019-20-middlesbrough-tavernier-shirt","title":"Middlesbrough 2019-20 Hummel Tavernier Home Vintage Shirt","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eMiddlesbrough 2019-20 Hummel – Tavernier's shirt, flocked Zoé's Place\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eFor the 2019-20 season, \u003cstrong\u003eMiddlesbrough Football Club\u003c\/strong\u003e proudly displayed the \u003cstrong\u003eZoé's Place\u003c\/strong\u003e logo on its home jersey designed by \u003cstrong\u003eHummel\u003c\/strong\u003e — a sponsor choice that speaks volumes about the DNA of this North East club, deeply rooted in its community. This shirt is flocked with the name \u003cstrong\u003eTavernier\u003c\/strong\u003e, a name that resonates strongly on the fields of the \u003cstrong\u003eEnglish Championship\u003c\/strong\u003e.\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 2019-2020\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e Middlesbrough FC\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hummel\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zoé's Place\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlocking:\u003c\/strong\u003e TAVERNIER\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e XXL Boys\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zoé's Place sponsor intact and visible — authentic wear of a \u003cstrong\u003eworn vintage shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e, consistent with its use in match or training\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 2019-20, \u003cstrong\u003eMiddlesbrough\u003c\/strong\u003e played in the \u003cstrong\u003eChampionship\u003c\/strong\u003e, the English second division, under Jonathan Woodgate then Neil Warnock. The Riverside Stadium club was looking to rebuild after several turbulent seasons, far from the Premier League it left in 2017. It was a period of reconstruction, of rediscovered identity, where every shirt worn in competition embodied a form of quiet resistance and regional pride. The \u003cstrong\u003eChampionship\u003c\/strong\u003e is physically the most intense league in Europe — 46 ruthless regular season games.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThe choice of \u003cstrong\u003eHummel\u003c\/strong\u003e as kit manufacturer for this season marked the return of a cult brand to English football. The Danish label, with its iconic chevrons, brought a vintage touch to Boro's visual identity. The squad that season included players such as \u003cstrong\u003ePaddy McNair\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eJonny Howson\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eBritt Assombalonga\u003c\/strong\u003e up front — names well known to Championship followers. \u003cstrong\u003eMarcus Tavernier\u003c\/strong\u003e, meanwhile, was starting to establish himself as one of the most promising elements in midfield, technical and incisive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eThe moments etched into this jersey\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHummel's return to Boro\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor the 2019-20 season, Middlesbrough reconnected with Hummel, a kit manufacturer historically linked to clubs in the north of England and a certain football aesthetic from the 80s-90s. This partnership gave Boro's jersey a strong, immediately recognizable identity for supporters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZoé's Place, a sponsor that speaks to the heart\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZoé's Place Baby Hospice\u003c\/strong\u003e is a charity that supports children in life-threatening situations — a shirt sponsor that is nothing like a classic corporate logo. Having this name on a football shirt means carrying something much heavier than marketing: it's a gesture of solidarity rooted in the Teesside community, and true fans know it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarcus Tavernier, Boro's future in flocking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTrained at the club, \u003cstrong\u003eMarcus Tavernier\u003c\/strong\u003e embodies exactly what Middlesbrough sought to build: possession-based, technical football, with young players who gave their all. This flocking makes it a particularly sought-after shirt by collectors who follow the player's trajectory, who later moved to Bournemouth in the Premier League.\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 shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e is not a souvenir from an official store taken out of a cellophane box. It is a garment that existed in time, that lived — sometimes worn in a match, sometimes in the stands, sometimes both. The materials, the flocking, the badges: everything is designed to last, not just to look good on a shelf. The difference with a replica is obvious as soon as you touch it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one is in \u003cstrong\u003e9\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e — it's top-of-the-line in the world of \u003cstrong\u003evintage collector jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e. The Zoé's Place sponsor is legible, the Tavernier flocking is clean, and the whole shows normal wear consistent with its age. You won't find many examples in this condition on the secondary market.\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 sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e do not correspond to modern standards — this is a golden rule that every collector must understand. An \u003cstrong\u003eXXL Boys\u003c\/strong\u003e on a 2019-20 shirt can be surprisingly large compared to what you would expect from a contemporary adult XXL. The cuts were different, often more fitted, with less elastane than what manufacturers offer today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore you fall for it, measure your chest circumference and compare it with the actual measurements of the shirt. If you're unsure, don't hesitate to contact us directly — we're here to help you find the right size and avoid an unpleasant surprise upon delivery. A \u003cstrong\u003ecollector's shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e that doesn't fit you is unnecessary frustration.\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;\"\u003eAuthentic \u003cstrong\u003eChampionship jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e from this era, flocked, are objectively undervalued compared to their historical interest. Middlesbrough in 2019-20 was a club undergoing reconstruction with a cult kit manufacturer, a socially significant sponsor, and a player — Tavernier — who has since proven his worth at the highest English level. This type of jersey, in five years, will be much harder to find than it is today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003e9\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, flocked, with the Zoé's Place logo perfectly legible and the distinctive \u003cstrong\u003eHummel\u003c\/strong\u003e mark clearly visible: there aren't many in this condition on the market. This is exactly the kind of piece that quickly disappears from private collections never to reappear. If you're a Boro fan, a Tavernier fan, or simply a lover of quality \u003cstrong\u003evintage English jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e — now's the 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\/Middlesbrough_F.C.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eMiddlesbrough 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 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;\"\u003eA flocked Championship jersey, in 9\/10, with a meaningful sponsor and a striking Hummel mark — it speaks for itself. It's up to you to decide if you're ready to let it go to someone else.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Middlesbrough","offers":[{"title":"XXL. BOYS","offer_id":54010176536851,"sku":"327363","price":19.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_-2019-20-MIDDLESBROUGH-TAVERNIER-SHIRT-XXL-BOYS-327363_1.jpg?v=1775428617","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2019-20-middlesbrough-tavernier-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}