Bonnyrigg Rose Home Shirt Uhlsport 2024-25 - collector's item

Bonnyrigg Rose 2024-25 — The Uhlsport Jersey of a Club Undergoing a Revolution

Bonnyrigg Rose, 2024-25: a historic season for this club from the outskirts of Edinburgh, which continues its ascent in semi-professional Scottish football. This Uhlsport Bonnyrigg Rose home jersey proudly displays the local sponsorship of C. Fitysimmons and Son Ltd, a mark of community roots as solid as the granite of the Lothians.

Jersey Details

Season: 2024-25
Club: Bonnyrigg Rose Athletic FC — Scottish Clubs
Type: Home
Kit Manufacturer: Uhlsport
Condition: 9/10
State: SPONSOR: C. FITYSIMMONS AND SON LTD — almost impeccable, minimal wear for a current or very recently worn season jersey

What this jersey represents

Bonnyrigg Rose Athletic FC is not just any club in the Scottish football landscape. Founded in 1931 in the mining town of Bonnyrigg, Midlothian, this club long played in the lower echelons of amateur and semi-professional Scottish football before experiencing a remarkable rise in the early 2020s. Their admission to the Lowland League and then their progression to the Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL) League Two in 2022 marked a major turning point in their history. Few clubs in Scotland can boast such a rapid journey to professionalism.

For the 2024-25 season, Bonnyrigg Rose continues to build its identity in Scottish professional football, aiming to stabilize its position in the SPFL League Two while developing its infrastructure and squad. The partnership with German kit manufacturer Uhlsport — known for its technical and durable kits — illustrates the club's rise in quality. Far from the spotlight of the Old Firm, this is where the true heart of Scottish football beats: local, passionate, authentic.

Moments etched in this jersey

Entry into professional football (2022) — a living legacy
When Bonnyrigg Rose joined the SPFL League Two in 2022, it was the culmination of decades of hard work by a community club. This 2024-25 jersey is the direct descendant of that revolution, carrying the legacy of that promotion as a badge of honor on every Uhlsport stitch.

Local sponsor as an identity signature
C. Fitysimmons and Son Ltd, a local company deeply rooted in the Bonnyrigg community, is not a multinational sponsor looking for cheap visibility. It's a local partnership, a handshake between the local economic fabric and its football club — exactly what makes grassroots football in Scotland so beautiful.

Uhlsport and small clubs — a true love story
The German brand Uhlsport has always had a soft spot for clubs that don't play in the big leagues but have a huge soul. Equipping Bonnyrigg Rose is in line with their DNA — technical, well-finished jerseys for football warriors in the shadows. This vintage Uhlsport 2024-25 home jersey is tangible proof of that.

Authentic vs Replica

An authentic jersey — also known as a "match issue" or "player issue" — is a piece designed for the pitch, not for a shop window. The finishes are different, the fabrics more technical, the cut more fitted for movement. It's not a mass-produced reproduction; it's a real game tool, or at least its exact equivalent straight from the locker room.

Here, with a condition rated 9/10, we are looking at a jersey that has been worn little or not at all on the pitch, retaining almost all of its original qualities. The sponsor flocking of C. Fitysimmons and Son Ltd is clearly visible and intact. It's rare to find a jersey of this generation in such clean condition — usually, kits from small semi-pro clubs end their life in a laundry bag or cut up into rags in a damp changing room.

Vintage sizing guide

This jersey is a size M. Vintage and contemporary football jerseys from technical brands like Uhlsport often have a more fitted cut than current streetwear standards. An Uhlsport M generally fits closer to the body than a mass-market sportswear brand M. If you are used to the loose fit of modern jerseys sold in fan shops, you might need to size up.

Before purchasing, take the time to measure your chest circumference and compare it with the actual measurements of the jersey. As a general rule, measure flat under the armpits: a typical Uhlsport M is around 48-52 cm flat, or 96-104 cm chest circumference. If in doubt, don't hesitate to contact us — we prefer the jersey to fit you perfectly than to have it returned.

Why have it in your collection

Scottish semi-professional club jerseys are among the rarest and most sought-after pieces in the world of football kit collecting. Unlike Premier League or even English Championship clubs, production runs are limited, distribution is almost non-existent outside the club, and their lifespan on the secondary market is very short. A Bonnyrigg Rose jersey with an intact local sponsor is a piece that tells a very specific story, that of a club experiencing its best sporting chapter in its entire existence.

With a condition of 9/10, there frankly aren't many in this state on the market. Scottish League Two club jerseys found outside Scotland in such a preserved condition are a real exception. Whether you are passionate about Scottish football, a collector of Uhlsport jerseys, or simply a fan of authentic and popular football, this piece deserves a place in your collection.

To learn more

• Bonnyrigg Rose Athletic FC - Wikipedia
• Football Kit Archive - Jersey History
• SPFL - Scottish Professional Football League

If you're looking for a jersey that truly stands out, that tells a story of popular and authentic football far from the glitz, this Bonnyrigg Rose 2024-25 is for you. It's your turn to play.