{"product_id":"2022-23-ipswich-town-ed-sheeran-blackout-shirt","title":"Ipswich Town Away Shirt 2022-23 Umbro Ed Sheeran Blackout","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eIpswich Town Away Shirt 2022-23 Umbro – The Ed Sheeran Blackout Edition that got all of England talking\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn 2022-23, \u003cstrong\u003eIpswich Town\u003c\/strong\u003e wasn't yet playing in the Premier League — but the Suffolk club was already making global waves for a totally unexpected reason: \u003cstrong\u003eEd Sheeran\u003c\/strong\u003e, a devoted Tractor Boys fan and club shareholder, became the shirt sponsor with his label \u003cstrong\u003eTOUR\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving birth to one of the most iconic and sought-after versions in modern English football. This \u003cstrong\u003eUmbro away shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e in \u003cstrong\u003eBlackout\u003c\/strong\u003e version, size XXL, is exactly that.\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 2022-2023\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ipswich Town FC\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Away\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit Manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Umbro\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e TOUR (Ed Sheeran's label)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e LITTLE DIRTY – slight authentic wear of a worn shirt, which only adds to its character as a lived-in vintage piece\u003cbr\u003e\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 \u003cstrong\u003e2022-23\u003c\/strong\u003e season was a pivotal one in \u003cstrong\u003eIpswich Town's\u003c\/strong\u003e recent history. Under the leadership of \u003cstrong\u003eKieran McKenna\u003c\/strong\u003e, freshly arrived at the helm, the club began its radical transformation from the bottom of the Championship standings towards something much greater. McKenna was about to leave his mark on this historic English football club, and this season was the first concrete act.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn the squad, players like \u003cstrong\u003eConor Chaplin\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eBersant Celina\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eLeif Davis\u003c\/strong\u003e proudly wore the club's colors, building the foundations of a collective rise to power. But this season is above all the one where Ipswich's identity exploded beyond the borders of Suffolk, largely driven by a shirt sponsor as surprising as it was iconic.\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\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEd Sheeran, shareholder and sponsor — a unique duo in world football\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWhen Suffolk native and global star \u003cstrong\u003eEd Sheeran\u003c\/strong\u003e became an Ipswich Town shareholder, everyone smiled. When his label \u003cstrong\u003eTOUR\u003c\/strong\u003e appeared as the official shirt sponsor, the entire football world looked at Portman Road in a new way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Blackout version — a limited edition that changed everything\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe \u003cstrong\u003eBlackout\u003c\/strong\u003e variation of this away shirt quickly became the most sought-after by collectors. Its dark and sleek aesthetic, combined with the TOUR logo, makes it a unique piece in the world of \u003cstrong\u003evintage collector football shirts\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe beginning of the comeback — McKenna takes the reins\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe 2022-23 season officially marks the McKenna era, the one that would lead Ipswich from League One to the \u003cstrong\u003ePremier League\u003c\/strong\u003e in two consecutive historic promotions. This shirt is the textile document of the beginning of that epic journey.\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 a piece that genuinely existed in time, worn or bought at the time of its official release, with its period embroidery, original tags, and finishes specific to the year of manufacture. It is not a reproduction, it is not a re-edition: it is the original item, in its original state.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one is rated \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e with a \"Little Dirty\" mention — which means it has lived, it has been worn, it tells a story. This is not a defect for a collector; it is proof of authenticity. A shirt that is too perfect in its box does not have the same soul.\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;\"\u003eThis shirt is listed in \u003cstrong\u003esize XXL\u003c\/strong\u003e, but be aware: \u003cstrong\u003eUmbro\u003c\/strong\u003e cuts from the 2020s, especially on special editions, can vary depending on the model. A vintage or special edition XXL does not always correspond to current standards of mainstream brands. The fit may be more tailored or structured differently than a classic modern fit XXL.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore buying, measure your chest circumference and compare it with the actual measurements of the shirt if available. If in doubt, do not hesitate to contact the shop — it is better to take 30 seconds to check than to miss the perfect piece over a matter of centimeters.\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;\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eIpswich Town Blackout 2022-23 Umbro shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e sponsored by TOUR is, objectively, one of the most singular pieces in English football of the decade. It brings together three rarely combined worlds: Championship football on the rise, a global music star as sponsor, and a graphic Blackout edition that breaks with usual codes. Finding a size XXL copy in this condition is already rare in itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThere aren't many in this condition circulating. The market for \u003cstrong\u003eIpswich Town collector shirts\u003c\/strong\u003e has exploded since the club's promotion to the Premier League — pieces from the McKenna era are now actively hunted by enthusiasts worldwide. This one, with its light wear proving it has lived, has all the hallmarks of a piece that will gain value over 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\/Ipswich_Town\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eIpswich Town – 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;\"\u003eAn Umbro-signed shirt, sponsored by Ed Sheeran, Blackout version, from a club in full renaissance — if you're looking for a piece that tells a real story and stands out from the crowd, you've just found it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ipswich Town","offers":[{"title":"XXL","offer_id":54010317340947,"sku":"349794","price":99.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2022-23-IPSWICH-TOWN-ED-SHEERAN-BLACKOUT-SHIRT-XXL-349794_1.jpg?v=1775445492","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2022-23-ipswich-town-ed-sheeran-blackout-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}