West Bromwich Albion Home Puma 2019-20 vintage shirt XL Boys

West Bromwich Albion 2019-20 Kit — Puma, Ideal Boilers, Championship to the core

For the 2019-20 season, West Bromwich Albion played in the Championship with one goal in mind: to return to the Premier League. This Puma 2019-20 home kit, sponsored by Ideal Boilers, in size XL Boys, is a direct witness to a memorable promotion campaign at The Hawthorns. A kid's jersey, a grown-up story.

Kit Details

Season: 2019-2020
Club: West Bromwich Albion
Type: Home
Kit Manufacturer: Puma
Sponsor: IDEAL BOILERS
Size: XL Boys

What this kit represents

In 2019-20, the Baggies played in the English second division after their relegation from the Premier League in 2018. But unlike other clubs that drift through the Championship without real ambition, West Brom built a strong squad with one fixed idea: immediate promotion. Under the guidance of manager Slaven Bilić, the club played at the top of the league from the start of the season and never let up. This Puma home kit embodies that determination season after season.

On the pitch, The Hawthorns vibrated to the exploits of Matheus Pereira, the Brazilian attacking midfielder on loan from Sporting CP, who delighted England with his dribbles and assists. There was also Grady Diangana, Charlie Austin up front, and especially Kyle Bartley in central defense holding the fort. The backbone of a serious, solid Championship team that knew what it wanted. This kit is their DNA from that pivotal year.

Moments etched in this kit

Promotion to the Premier League after a truncated season
When the Covid-19 pandemic halted everything in March 2020, West Brom was runner-up to Leeds United in the Championship standings. Despite the interruption and the return behind closed doors, the Baggies finished second and returned to the Premier League after a two-year absence — this kit went through it all.

Matheus Pereira, the revelation of the season
The Brazilian was one of the most exciting players in the entire Championship that season. His performances at The Hawthorns in this Puma home kit earned him a permanent transfer and well-deserved recognition in English football.

The Hawthorns in full swing
Before the doors closed due to the pandemic, the Baggies' stadium had experienced intense Championship evenings with supporters who wanted only one thing: to see their club return to the elite. This vintage West Brom kit keeps alive the memory of those particular atmospheres of a popular West Midlands stadium.

Authentic vs. Replica

An authentic vintage jersey like this one is a piece that genuinely circulated at the time — bought in an official store, worn in the stands, or given to a child fan of the Baggies. It's not a reproduction or a counterfeit: it's the real original Puma manufacturing, with its period flocking, its labels, its cut designed for the 2019-20 season. The difference with a modern replica can be felt to the touch and seen in the details.

The condition of this jersey is not specified in the available data, but the fact that it is offered for sale in a specialized vintage jersey store is already a guarantee of seriousness. Do not hesitate to contact us for detailed photos or clarifications on its exact condition before validating your purchase — this is the transparency policy we advocate here.

Vintage Size Guide

This jersey is an XL Boys size, which corresponds to a large children's cut. In the world of vintage football, kids' sizes can sometimes fit adults of smaller build — a chest circumference of around 80-84 cm, generally. But beware: Puma junior cuts from that era are relatively fitted and short in length. Don't rely solely on the letter on the tag.

The best approach before buying a vintage football jersey in a child's size: take your tape measure and measure your chest circumference flat, as well as the desired garment length from shoulder to bottom. Then compare with the actual measurements of the jersey that you can ask the seller for. A well-measured purchase means a jersey that stays in your collection and not at the bottom of a drawer.

Why have it in your collection

The West Bromwich Albion 2019-20 kit is a piece that ticks several collector boxes at once. First, it's a pivotal season with promotion to the Premier League, which gives it strong symbolic value. Then, it's a Puma production from an era when the kit manufacturer paid particular attention to its Championship productions — jerseys less publicized than those of elite clubs, therefore naturally rarer on the resale market. And the sponsor Ideal Boilers, a loyal club partner for years, anchors this jersey in the local identity of the West Midlands like few others do.

An XL Boys size in good condition for a jersey from that era is not common. Kids wear their jerseys, wash them at all temperatures, lose them in changing rooms — an item that makes it to a specialized vintage store is already a survivor. If you're looking for an original gift for a young Baggies fan or a souvenir of that promotion season, this is probably one of the rare opportunities to get your hands on one in this format.

To go further

• West Bromwich Albion - Wikipedia
• Football Kit Archive - History of kits
• UEFA - European Football

A promotion season, a solid kit manufacturer, a sponsor rooted in the local fabric — this Puma West Brom 2019-20 kit clearly deserves its place in a collection of vintage English jerseys. It's up to you to decide if you're willing to let it pass by.