{"product_id":"bradford-city-a-fc-shirt","title":"Bradford City Shirt With Yorkshire Payments Vintage XL","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eBradford City AFC Jersey – With – Yorkshire Payments Sponsor – Size XL\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBradford City, Valley Parade, and that \u003cstrong\u003eYorkshire Payments\u003c\/strong\u003e sponsor sewn onto the chest: this is clearly a piece that evokes local English football, the kind of clubs that carry an entire region on their shoulders. This \u003cstrong\u003evintage Bradford City jersey by Avec\u003c\/strong\u003e is an authentic relic from a club that has gone through decades of highs, lows, and tragedies that go beyond football itself.\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 AFC\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit Manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Avec\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yorkshire Payments\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e XL\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pulls – authentic wear of a worn vintage jersey\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\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBradford City AFC\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most unique clubs in English football. Founded in 1903, the club plays at \u003cstrong\u003eValley Parade\u003c\/strong\u003e, a stadium steeped in history and memory, particularly since the tragic fire of May 11, 1985, which claimed 56 lives and forever marked the identity of the Bantams. This club is a community, a people, a pride of West Yorkshire that goes far beyond results on the field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eYorkshire Payments\u003c\/strong\u003e sponsor anchors this jersey in a specific era when Bradford City was fluctuating between the Football League Championship and lower divisions, trying to regain stability after the crazy years of their promotion to the \u003cstrong\u003ePremier League\u003c\/strong\u003e in the late 1990s and early 2000s. It's a jersey from a battling club, one that never gives up, and represents a working-class city proud of its football identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eMoments etched in this jersey\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistoric promotion to the Premier League (1999)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nUnder the leadership of Paul Jewell, Bradford City secured promotion to the \u003cstrong\u003ePremier League\u003c\/strong\u003e in 1999, an event that thrilled the entire city. The Bantams spent two seasons in England's top flight, kept on edge by players like \u003cstrong\u003eStuart McCall\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eDean Saunders\u003c\/strong\u003e, names that still resonate in the minds of Valley Parade supporters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMiraculous survival in 2000\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIn their second season in the Premier League, Bradford City achieved one of the most incredible survivals in recent English championship history, snatching their survival on the final day. Moments like these forge a club's identity, giving substance to a \u003cstrong\u003evintage collector's jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e like this one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResurgence under Parkinson\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPhil Parkinson led Bradford City to memorable \u003cstrong\u003eLeague Cup\u003c\/strong\u003e campaigns, including a resounding final in 2013 against Swansea City – a feat for a League Two club. These years restored pride to a fanbase that had never given up despite sporting and financial turbulence.\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\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eAn \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic vintage jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is an object that existed in the real world of football, not in a catalog. It was made to be worn, sold in club shops or on the streets of West Yorkshire, and it bears the marks of that existence. It's not a mass-produced replica: it's the real thing, with its period labels, its textile finishes characteristic of the kit manufacturer, and its typical weight from the \u003cstrong\u003eAvec\u003c\/strong\u003e era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one shows an \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 condition with pulls\u003c\/strong\u003e – let's be honest, that's exactly what you expect from a jersey that has lived. No tears, no catastrophic stains, just the small marks of time that create the patina of a worthy \u003cstrong\u003evintage football\u003c\/strong\u003e piece. That's authenticity: not new in a blister pack, but an object with a history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eVintage Sizing Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage English sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e do not follow current standards. An XL from that era often corresponds to a modern L, sometimes even an M depending on the kit manufacturer. Cuts were more fitted, shorter, and shoulders dropped differently. Never assume that a vintage XL will fit you like an XL from your usual sports brand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore buying, take a jersey you wear regularly and measure it flat: shoulder width, armpit width, total length. Compare these measurements with those indicated in the product sheet or ask us directly. This is the only way to avoid unpleasant surprises with a \u003cstrong\u003evintage collector's jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e that you can't return like a supermarket t-shirt.\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\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvec\u003c\/strong\u003e is a kit manufacturer that did not equip dozens of clubs for decades. Its productions are rare, specific, and sought after by collectors who can recognize an extraordinary piece. Associated with \u003cstrong\u003eBradford City\u003c\/strong\u003e, a club whose history far exceeds its sporting results, this jersey becomes a doubly interesting piece: rare because of its kit manufacturer, powerful because of the club it represents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, it is among the best you can find on the \u003cstrong\u003evintage Bradford City jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e market. The visible pulls are a sign of a worn jersey, not a damaged one – an important nuance for a collector. Not many circulate in this condition, and even fewer with this kit manufacturer\/sponsor combo that precisely identifies a period in the club's history.\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 AFC – 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 Bradford City is part of your football history – or if you just want a rare piece that stands out – this jersey belongs in your collection. It's your turn to play.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bradford City","offers":[{"title":"XL","offer_id":54012069249299,"sku":"228390","price":29.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_BRADFORD-CITY-A-FC-SHIRT-XL-228390_6.jpg?v=1775502364","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/bradford-city-a-fc-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}