Bradford City Third Shirt 2021-22 With JCT600 – Vintage XL

Bradford City Third Jersey 2021-22 — Avec, JCT600, size XL

For the 2021-22 season, Bradford City is battling in League Two, the fourth tier of English football, with one goal: to regain lost glory. This Bradford City 2021-22 third jersey signed by Avec, featuring the JCT600 sponsor flocked on the chest, is a piece of that journey you can hold in your hands today.

Jersey details

Season: 2021-22
Club: Bradford City AFC
Type: Third
Kit manufacturer: Avec
Sponsor: JCT600
Size: XL
Condition: 9/10
State: JCT600 sponsor intact — authentic wear of a worn vintage jersey, almost impeccable

What this jersey represents

In 2021-22, Bradford City played in the EFL League Two, the fourth tier of English football. A club that has known the top – including a Premier League era at the turn of the 2000s – and has since been patiently rebuilding, season after season, with one of England's most loyal fanbases. Being a Bantams supporter means loving football in its most authentic form: without glitter, with guts.

That season, the squad included players like Gareth Evans, an indefatigable midfielder, and Andy Cook, the club's key striker during that period, capable of physically dominating any League Two defense. Managers Derek Adams and then Mark Hughes successively took the reins, two very different profiles but with the same challenge: to revive an institution that deserves better than the fourth division. This third jersey is the kit of those who carried this project on the field.

Moments etched in this jersey

The fight for League Two playoffs
The 2021-22 season saw Bradford City battle to secure a place in the top 7 and hope for a return to League One. Every point snatched at home at Valley Parade or away had its value, in a league where nothing is ever certain until the final whistle.

The JCT600 sponsor, a local institution
JCT600 is not just any sponsor. This car dealership based in West Yorkshire has been a partner of the Bantams for many years – a partnership rooted in the local economy, perfectly embodying Bradford City's community identity. Seeing these letters on this jersey is seeing the history of a club that remains deeply connected to its city.

Avec — a rising kit manufacturer
Avec Sport is one of those independent British kit manufacturers that dress lower division clubs with seriousness and originality. In the world of collectible football jerseys, Avec's productions are beginning to attract the attention of fans of alternative kits — this third kit is a beautiful example, far from the standardized designs of major brands.

Authentic vs Replica

An authentic vintage jersey is one that was manufactured to be worn on the field or sold as an official player/supporter version at the time of its release. Not a reissue, not a copy — the real thing, with its original labels, period finishes, fabric weight, and specific drape. That's what makes the difference in a serious collection.

This Bradford City third jersey 2021-22 is in 9/10 condition: JCT600 sponsor perfectly legible, fabric in excellent condition, no major fading visible. This is rare for a worn or used match jersey — most pieces from this era found on the market are much more worn out. This one has obviously been carefully preserved.

Vintage Sizing Guide

Vintage jerseys — including those from the 2020s from independent brands like Avec — often have a more fitted cut than current standards from major brands. An XL from Avec might correspond to a modern L from Nike or Adidas, depending on body types. Never rely solely on the label, especially if you're used to contemporary oversized fits.

Before you commit, get out your tape measure: measure your chest circumference and compare it with the actual dimensions of the jersey (we can provide them upon request). The golden rule for a collector's jersey you want to wear: allow 5 to 10 cm of margin for comfort. If you intend it for framing or pure collection, the exact size matters less.

Why have it in your collection

Third jerseys from English League Two clubs are among the most undervalued pieces on the vintage football market. Few produced, few preserved, quickly forgotten — yet they often feature the boldest, most genuine designs. This Bradford City third 2021-22 by Avec ticks all the boxes: historic club, iconic local sponsor, independent kit manufacturer, an era of rebuilding. In ten years, this kind of piece will be much harder to find.

And in 9/10 condition, it's a rarity. Jerseys from this division that come onto the resale market are often damaged, faded, and without tags. This one is in a condition that would make any display case proud. There aren't many like it still around in this state — if you collect English lower league kits, you know exactly why now is the right time.

To go further

• Bradford City AFC — Wikipedia
• Football Kit Archive — History of jerseys
• UEFA — European football

If you collect off-the-beaten-path English kits, this Bradford City third 2021-22 is exactly the kind of piece a true collection is missing — discreet, honest, and almost impossible to find in this condition.