{"product_id":"reading-winter-jacket","title":"Reading FC Vintage Winter Jacket XL – Collector Training Gear","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eReading FC – Vintage XL Training Jacket | A Vestige of the Royals' Locker Room\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eNot a match jersey, but something even more intimate: a \u003cstrong\u003evintage Reading FC winter jacket\u003c\/strong\u003e, the kind you wear on the sidelines on a gloomy English day, the kind used for training sessions at Madejski or Hogwood Park, far from the spotlight but at the heart of a club's daily life. This piece of fabric is the \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic backstage of English football\u003c\/strong\u003e, the side the cameras never show.\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\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Winter Jacket\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reading FC\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit Manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reading (official club equipment)\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 Authentic wear of a worn vintage piece — some signs of age that only enhance its collector's character\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 jacket represents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eReading FC is one of England's oldest clubs, founded in \u003cstrong\u003e1871\u003c\/strong\u003e, with over 150 years of football history in its veins. The \u003cstrong\u003eRoyals\u003c\/strong\u003e, as they are affectionately known, have long played in the lower divisions of English football before experiencing their glory days in the Championship and \u003cstrong\u003ePremier League\u003c\/strong\u003e. This winter jacket precisely embodies that spirit of hard work, of invisible labor, of clubs building their destiny brick by brick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.8em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMadejski Stadium\u003c\/strong\u003e, inaugurated in 1998, transformed the club's face and symbolizes a new era of ambition. It was in this context of rising power that this type of training equipment made perfect sense — worn by players who sweated every morning to earn their place on the weekend's team sheet. A pitch jacket, yes, but charged with the energy of hundreds of training sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eMemorable moments from this era\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 2005-2006 season: the Championship title\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReading achieved one of the greatest seasons in its history by winning the \u003cstrong\u003eChampionship with 106 points\u003c\/strong\u003e, an absolute record for the English second division at the time. This often underestimated club had just slammed the door on all competition with relentless consistency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteve Coppell and the Royals project\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBehind this golden period was one man: \u003cstrong\u003eSteve Coppell\u003c\/strong\u003e, a discreet but formidably effective manager, named Premier League Manager of the Year in 2006. Under his leadership, Reading played structured, collective football that was difficult to break down — the kind of project that makes you want to put on a training jacket and show up at 7 AM at Hogwood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKevin Doyle, Dave Kitson, Nicky Shorey – the Madejski generation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlayers like \u003cstrong\u003eKevin Doyle\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Irish architect of their promotion, or \u003cstrong\u003eNicky Shorey\u003c\/strong\u003e, a left-back who attracted national attention, graced these training grounds in outfits exactly similar to this one. It's not a museum relic — it's a professional footballer's garment.\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 equipment piece\u003c\/strong\u003e is not a reproduction manufactured for the general public. It's an item designed for professional or semi-professional use, with technical materials, reinforced seams, and a finish that reflects the standards of the era. This type of training jacket wasn't found on the shelves of fan shops — it circulated behind the scenes of the club.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one displays a \u003cstrong\u003econdition of 8\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is frankly solid for a piece of this nature. The slight visible signs of wear are the signature of a truly used jacket — not an item left in plastic in a warehouse. This is exactly what true collectors look for: raw authenticity, not artificial newness.\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\u003cstrong\u003eVintage sizes from the 1990s and 2000s\u003c\/strong\u003e do not correspond to current standards. An XL from that era generally fits like a modern L, sometimes even an M depending on the cut. Training jackets are often cut more fitted than match jerseys, designed to stay in place during athletic movements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore confirming your order, \u003cstrong\u003emeasure your chest and shoulders\u003c\/strong\u003e and compare them with the actual measurements of the item. If you are unsure between two sizes, do not hesitate to contact us — we prefer it to fit you perfectly rather than end up at the bottom of a drawer. That would be a shame for such a piece.\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\u003cstrong\u003eVintage English club training jackets\u003c\/strong\u003e are significantly rarer on the market than match jerseys. They were produced in much smaller quantities, often distributed only internally, and few examples have survived over time in good condition. Finding a \u003cstrong\u003eReading FC\u003c\/strong\u003e piece in XL with this kind of look isn't an everyday occurrence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, this jacket is at the top of the range for this type of item. There aren't many in this condition on the market — most vintage training gear you come across has been worn to the thread or has not aged well. This one has retained its structure, integrity, and character. It deserves a prominent place in a serious collection.\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\/Reading_F.C.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eReading FC - 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 jerseys and equipment\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 collect rare pieces of English football or if Reading is part of your supporter DNA, this vintage XL jacket is for you. It's just waiting for the right locker room.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Reading","offers":[{"title":"XL","offer_id":54011616035091,"sku":"251736","price":44.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_READING-WINTER-JACKET-XL-251736_1.jpg?v=1775491687","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/reading-winter-jacket","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}