{"product_id":"bradford-city-a-fc-gp-top","title":"Bradford City Macron GP Top Vintage JCT600 Collector's Jersey","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eBradford City x Macron — The GP Top jersey that smells of Valley Parade turf\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\nBradford City, Valley Parade, Macron, JCT600 on the chest — this \u003cstrong\u003evintage Bradford City jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e signed by \u003cstrong\u003eMacron\u003c\/strong\u003e speaks directly to Bantams fans who have lived through seasons marked by promotions, relegations, and a club identity unlike any other in England. An authentic \u003cstrong\u003eMacron GP Top\u003c\/strong\u003e, not a replica: fabric that has seen action.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eJersey details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:2;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bradford City A.F.C.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Macron\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e JCT600\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e GP Top\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e M\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e PILLING — authentic wear of a \u003cstrong\u003eworn vintage jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e, a living trace from a pitch or a stand\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 jersey represents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\nBradford City is a club that English football has often put to the test. Between the tragedy of the Valley Parade fire in 1985, which remains one of the greatest tragedies in British football, and the sporting rollercoaster between the Championship, League One, and League Two, the \u003cstrong\u003eBantams\u003c\/strong\u003e embody rare resilience. Wearing this \u003cstrong\u003eBradford City Macron jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e means becoming part of this rich and authentic history, far from the glitz of big clubs. It's English football at its most authentic — popular, deeply rooted, faithful to its territory.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\nThe sponsor \u003cstrong\u003eJCT600\u003c\/strong\u003e, a well-established Yorkshire automotive group, immediately places this jersey in a specific era for the club: the years of solid partnership between the local brand and the Bantams, a symbol of a club that has always relied on its regional economic fabric. \u003cstrong\u003eMacron\u003c\/strong\u003e, an Italian kit manufacturer that has grown in strength in British football, seriously outfitted Bradford City for several seasons, offering technical cuts designed for the game. This isn't generic — it's a real competition kit.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eMoments etched into this jersey\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eValley Parade, fortress of Yorkshire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nValley Parade is one of England's most emotionally charged stadiums. Every match played there, in this Macron jersey with the JCT600 flocking, is part of a collective history that Bantams fans carry with pride and solemnity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBattles in the Championship and League One\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe seasons under Macron often rhymed with struggles for survival or promotion races in the lower divisions of English football. Tight matches, breathtaking season finales — the kind of football that makes true supporters, not tourists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe JCT600 partnership, a strong regional anchor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nJCT600 is one of Yorkshire's most recognised automotive brands. Seeing this logo on the chest of a Bradford City jersey means understanding that this club doesn't play for anonymous investors — it plays for its city, for its local partners, for its community. This jersey tells that story too.\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;\"\u003e\nAn \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic GP Top Macron jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is a completely different beast compared to a replica sold in the fan shop. The GP Top is the player model — fitted cut, technical breathable fabric, reinforced stitching. It's what the pros wear before entering the changing room, not what you buy at the official store to go to the stadium. The difference is immediately felt in the hands and on the shoulders.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\nThis one displays a \u003cstrong\u003econdition of 8\/10 with pilling\u003c\/strong\u003e — honest, transparent, realistic. Pilling is the signature of a technical polyester fabric that has rubbed, moved, and been used. It doesn't devalue the jersey for a serious collector: it authenticates it. A vintage jersey with no signs of life raises questions.\n\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\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage Macron jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e generally fit smaller than the modern oversized cuts we're used to seeing today. A vintage M often corresponds to what you would wear in an S today if you're looking for a fitted cut, or an M if you want something worn normally without being baggy. The GP Top cut is designed for the body of an active footballer — it doesn't forgive guesswork when it comes to sizing.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\nBefore ordering, measure your shoulder width and chest circumference, and compare with the actual measurements of the jersey — don't hesitate to contact us for these. A badly sized \u003cstrong\u003ecollector's jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e that stays in its box is a wasted item. Take two minutes to check, you won't regret it.\n\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\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage Bradford City jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e are not common — and even less so the authentic GP Top Macron models. Bradford is not Chelsea or Manchester United: their kit production is much more limited, their international distribution almost non-existent. This type of item is not found on flea market stalls or in generic lots. You have to seek it, find it, seize it. This is exactly what makes it an interesting piece for any collector who wants to stray from the beaten path of \u003cstrong\u003evintage football jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\nIn 8\/10 condition with pilling, this jersey is still very presentable — it can be worn, displayed, or join a serious collection. The pilling does not affect the embroidery, flocking, or fabric structure. There aren't many in this condition circulating on the secondary market. Once it's gone, it's gone.\n\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\/Bradford_City_A.F.C.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eBradford City A.F.C. — 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 — Jersey History\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;\"\u003eIf you're a Bantams fan or simply an admirer of authentic English provincial football, this Macron Bradford City jersey deserves a place in your display. No pressure — but good pieces rarely wait.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bradford City","offers":[{"title":"M","offer_id":54012069183763,"sku":"286413","price":32.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_BRADFORD-CITY-A-FC-GP-TOP-M-286413_1.jpg?v=1775502358","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/bradford-city-a-fc-gp-top","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}