{"product_id":"2021-22-portsmouth-shirt","title":"Portsmouth Away Shirt Nike 2021-22 Vintage Collector","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003ePortsmouth Away Shirt 2021-22 Nike — The Era of Pompey's Revival\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn 2021-22, \u003cstrong\u003ePortsmouth FC\u003c\/strong\u003e played its fourth consecutive season in \u003cstrong\u003eLeague One\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the club in full reconstruction after years of historic financial turmoil. This 2021-22 \u003cstrong\u003eNike Portsmouth away shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e, sponsored by the \u003cstrong\u003eUniversity of Portsmouth\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a testament to a pivotal era for Pompey — between renewed ambitions and a popular club identity deeply rooted in English football.\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 2021-22\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e Portsmouth FC\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Away\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit Manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nike\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e University of Portsmouth\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e LITTLE SPOTS, SIGNATURES — authentic wear of a worn vintage jersey\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 2021-22, \u003cstrong\u003ePortsmouth\u003c\/strong\u003e was playing in the \u003cstrong\u003eEFL League One\u003c\/strong\u003e, the third tier of English football. For a club that won the \u003cstrong\u003eFA Cup in 2008\u003c\/strong\u003e and played in the \u003cstrong\u003ePremier League\u003c\/strong\u003e until 2010, every season at this level is both a blow to pride and a promise of return. The club experienced one of the most spectacular financial collapses in English football history — successive relegations, administration, near-disappearance — and the 2021-22 season was part of a serious reconstruction project, led by American investors (Tornante Company and Michael Eisner) who took over the club in 2017.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eOn the pitch that season, \u003cstrong\u003eDanny Cowley\u003c\/strong\u003e was in charge as manager, with a squad built to aim for promotion. Players like \u003cstrong\u003eRonan Curtis\u003c\/strong\u003e, a dazzling Irish winger loyal to the club for several seasons, and \u003cstrong\u003eMarcus Harness\u003c\/strong\u003e, an incisive attacking midfielder, embodied Pompey's fighting spirit. \u003cstrong\u003eJohn Marquis\u003c\/strong\u003e was up front, and captain \u003cstrong\u003eClark Robertson\u003c\/strong\u003e provided defensive leadership. It was a team of League One warriors, not Premier League stars — but players who made the hearts of the 18,000 \u003cstrong\u003eFratton Park\u003c\/strong\u003e supporters beat every week.\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 League One season at Fratton Park — still standing strong\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFratton Park, one of the most atmospheric stadiums in English football, still resonated in 2021-22 with undimmed fervor despite the difficult years. Wearing this away shirt means representing \u003cstrong\u003ePortsmouth FC\u003c\/strong\u003e away from home, in the opposing strongholds of the English third division — Bolton, Sunderland, Sheffield Wednesday.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe partnership with the University of Portsmouth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe sponsor \u003cstrong\u003eUniversity of Portsmouth\u003c\/strong\u003e is not insignificant: it's a strong local partnership that anchors the club in its community. In an increasingly globalized and disconnected football world, this link between a football club and its local university represents something concrete and authentic — exactly what Pompey supporters have been fighting for for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSignatures — a rare added value\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis shirt bears \u003cstrong\u003esignatures\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it an even more unique piece. Whether it's a player met after a match, an official signing session, or a moment captured on the sidelines, these autographs transform a collector's shirt into a personal and unique artifact. This is exactly the kind of detail that makes a difference in a serious collection.\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 retail replica. It's the version worn or distributed through the club's official channels, with Nike's technical finishes designed for real playing conditions — breathable fabrics, tailored fit, durable flocking. The difference is felt in the hand, in the cut, in every manufacturing detail. A replica is for the general public. An authentic is for those who know.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one is rated \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e — which practically means it's in very good overall condition, with some slight micro-spots (\u003cem\u003elittle spots\u003c\/em\u003e) and \u003cstrong\u003esignatures\u003c\/strong\u003e which, according to collectors, rather increase the emotional and historical value of the shirt. Nothing prohibitive, nothing that detracts from the visual experience. This is the normal condition of a shirt that has lived — and that's precisely what we look for in a \u003cstrong\u003evintage football shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e.\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 Nike shirts\u003c\/strong\u003e from the 2020s still have relatively fitted sportswear cuts. A \u003cstrong\u003eNike size M\u003c\/strong\u003e from this era generally corresponds to a build of 175-180 cm and 70-80 kg, with a cut that follows the body without being suffocating. But beware: size standards vary by production and market, and worn shirts may have slightly shrunk after washing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore buying, the essential reflex: get out the tape measure. Measure your chest circumference (under the arms, flat), your shoulder width, and torso length. Compare with the actual dimensions of the shirt if available, or don't hesitate to contact the seller for a precise measurement. A poorly sized collector's shirt is unnecessary frustration — it's better to take 30 extra seconds to be sure.\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;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePortsmouth\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most romantic clubs in English football. English champions in 1949 and 1950, \u003cstrong\u003eFA Cup winner in 2008\u003c\/strong\u003e against Cardiff, almost financially dead in 2012-2013, bought by its supporters via Pompey Supporters' Trust, then taken over by American investors — few clubs have gone through so much History with a capital H. Collecting a \u003cstrong\u003ePortsmouth 2021-22 away shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e is owning a fragment of the rebirth of a sleeping giant that refuses to die.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eAnd this one in particular — with its signatures and 8\/10 condition — is in a condition you won't easily find again. Portsmouth shirts from this period are not widely circulated on the \u003cstrong\u003evintage collector football shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e market, and even less so with autographs on them. There aren't many in this condition on the market. If you sleep on it, someone else will wake up in your place.\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\/Portsmouth_F.C.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003ePortsmouth 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 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;\"\u003eThis Portsmouth 2021-22 Nike away shirt is a tangible piece of the modern history of a legendary club — with the signatures to prove it. It's up to you to decide if you let it slip away.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Portsmouth","offers":[{"title":"M","offer_id":54010179485971,"sku":"300694","price":34.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2021-22-PORTSMOUTH-SHIRT-M-300694_1.jpg?v=1775428747","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2021-22-portsmouth-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}