Swansea City Joma Home Shirt 2022-23 Vintage | 8/10

Swansea City 2022-23 Joma Home Shirt — The Swans in the Championship Storm

In the 2022-23 season, Swansea City fought for survival in the English Championship, wearing their Joma kit with Westacres as the main sponsor on the chest. This is a shirt of struggle, of effort, of a Welsh team that refused to be swallowed by the English second division.

Shirt Details

Season: 2022-2023
Club: Swansea City AFC
Type: Home
Kit Manufacturer: Joma
Sponsor: WESTACRES
Condition: 8/10
State: LITTLE USED PRINTINGS, LITTLE DIRTY — authentic wear of a worn vintage shirt, slight traces of use proving that this shirt has lived, not slept in a drawer.

What This Shirt Represents

In 2022-23, Swansea City played in the EFL Championship, the English second division, since their relegation from the Premier League in 2018. The Welsh club, based at the Swansea.com Stadium, sought to return to the top flight under the guidance of Russell Martin, a young and ambitious coach who implemented a demanding, identity-driven, and sometimes perplexing possession-based football for his own supporters. This 2022-23 season Joma home shirt embodies exactly that: a strong identity in a difficult context.

The Swans' squad that season was built around players like Joel Piroe, the highly effective Dutch striker in the Championship, as well as Ryan Manning and Matt Grimes, the captain in midfield who embodied the continuity of the project. We can also mention Olivier Ntcham and Liam Walsh in the midfield. It was a young, hard-working team that played on the ground and sought to build something solid over time. The Westacres sponsor on this shirt also highlights the local roots and community partnerships that sustain clubs like Swansea on a daily basis.

Moments Etched in This Shirt

The Russell Martin Project Takes Shape
Arriving in 2021, Russell Martin implemented a very recognizable playing style based on high possession and intense pressing. In 2022-23, this system began to produce more consistent results, even if regularity was sometimes lacking against the Championship's top teams.

Joel Piroe, the Goal Machine
Dutch striker Joel Piroe established himself as one of the Championship's best finishers during his time at the club. His performances attracted attention and made him the club's main marketable asset before his highly publicized transfer to Leeds United.

The Welsh Derby against Cardiff City
The South Wales Derby between Swansea and Cardiff is much more than a football match — it's a battle of regional pride with an intensity that few derbies in Europe can rival. In 2022-23, these confrontations at the Swansea.com Stadium in front of the loyal Swans fans were highlights, worn with this Joma shirt.

Authentic vs. Replica

An authentic vintage jersey is a piece that was produced to be worn — on the field, in the stands, in real football life. It's not a reproduction made afterwards for the collector's market. When you hold it in your hands, you feel the difference: the fabric, the finishes, the original printings. That's the value of an original football jersey.

This one is in 8/10 condition with slight traces of use — a few marks on the printings, a slight dirtiness — which proves its authenticity rather than diminishes it. A perfectly new jersey from a past season should raise questions. This one has been worn, has lived, and yet is in excellent overall condition for a Joma Swansea 2022-23 jersey.

Vintage Size Guide

This shirt is sized Large, but beware: football cuts, even recent ones, vary greatly depending on the kit manufacturer. Joma often cuts more fitted than major Anglo-Saxon or German brands. A Joma L might correspond to an M in other brands depending on your body shape and how you like to wear it — slim fit or comfortable.

Before confirming your order, measure your chest circumference and compare it to the actual dimensions of the shirt, which we can provide upon request. This is the foolproof method to avoid unpleasant surprises. A vintage collector's jersey should first and foremost fit you — or be proudly displayed if you prefer to keep it under glass.

Why Have It in Your Collection

The Swansea City Joma home shirt 2022-23 is a piece that represents a pivotal period for a club with a real history in British football. Swansea is the club that played in the Premier League, survived financial crises, and is fighting to return to the elite. This shirt, with the Westacres sponsor and the Swans crest, embodies that combative DNA. In ten years, collections of vintage Championship shirts from this era will be much rarer than we currently imagine.

In 8/10 condition, this shirt is in frankly solid condition for a piece that has clearly lived. There aren't many in this condition on the market — most worn shirts from this season have taken much harsher knocks, or simply disappeared into the back of closets. This one is clean, legible, and ready to join a serious collection.

To Go Further

• Swansea City AFC — Wikipedia
• Football Kit Archive — History of Football Kits
• UEFA — European Football

If you collect British football shirts with a real passion for clubs with character, the Swans of this era clearly deserve a place in your collection — and this Joma 2022-23 is an honest, well-preserved entry at a good price.