{"product_id":"west-bromwich-albion-top","title":"West Bromwich Albion Umbro Vintage Jersey 2XL | Collector's Item","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eWest Bromwich Albion x Umbro — The Throstles' Shirt in size 2XL, a vintage piece to grab\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThe Hawthorns, one of England's most authentic stadiums, has seen generations of black and white striped warriors. This \u003cstrong\u003evintage West Bromwich Albion shirt by Umbro\u003c\/strong\u003e in size 2XL is a fragment of that working-class and passionate history — a rare item that speaks directly to those who truly understand what this West Midlands club represents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eShirt details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:2;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e West Bromwich Albion\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Umbro\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2XL\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e LITTLE PULLS, SINGULAR PULL — authentic wear of a worn vintage shirt, not one stored under glass\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 shirt represents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eWest Bromwich Albion is one of the founding clubs of English football. A founding member of the \u003cstrong\u003eFootball League in 1888\u003c\/strong\u003e, the club has gone through all eras of English football — spectacular promotions, painful relegations, stunning comebacks. When we talk about the Baggies, we're talking about a club deeply rooted in the identity of the Black Country, this industrial region that forged men as tough as the metal they worked with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eUmbro West Bromwich Albion shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e embodies this identity. Umbro, the quintessential Mancunian brand, equipped major English clubs for decades with a craftsmanship recognizable among a thousand — meticulous finishes, designs that marked the history of British football. Wearing a vintage Umbro is wearing a piece of that golden era when manufacturers built shirts to last, not to be discarded after two seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eMoments etched in this shirt\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe legend Cyrille Regis and the pioneers of the 80s\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWest Brom remains etched in the history of English football for fielding three black players at the same time — \u003cstrong\u003eCyrille Regis, Laurie Cunningham and Brendon Batson\u003c\/strong\u003e — at a time when stadiums were far from welcoming spaces. This courage, carried by a West Midlands club, is one of the most important pages English football has ever written.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Hawthorns, England's highest stadium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nLocated 168 meters above sea level, \u003cstrong\u003eThe Hawthorns is the highest professional football ground in England\u003c\/strong\u003e. A detail that may seem anecdotal, but which perfectly symbolizes what WBA is: a unique club, with its peculiarities, its pride, its strong character in the face of the Premier League giants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe yo-yo years and intact pride\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWest Brom has experienced magnificent Premier League seasons, with teams capable of bringing down the English giants at The Hawthorns. Players like \u003cstrong\u003eKevin Phillips, Robert Earnshaw, Jason Roberts or Zoltán Gera\u003c\/strong\u003e carried the hopes of the fans with passion, each season lived as a battle.\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 shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e is a shirt that has lived. Not a souvenir in blister packaging bought in an official store — an item that has seen the stands, the crowds, the match nights. The authentic shirts of that era were made of fabrics that bear no resemblance to anything produced today: dense materials, durable stitching, carefully embroidered or flocked logos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one has a few small pulls — the famous \u003cstrong\u003epulls\u003c\/strong\u003e that signify the authenticity of a worn shirt and not one from dormant stock. An 8\/10 condition is excellent for a vintage item: the shirt is in very good overall condition, the imperfections are minor and give character to the piece. This is exactly what a true collector is looking for.\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\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eAttention, crucial point for buyers of \u003cstrong\u003evintage shirts\u003c\/strong\u003e: vintage sizes do not correspond at all to current standards. A vintage 2XL can easily be equivalent to a modern XL, or even an L depending on cuts and manufacturers. Shirts from the 80s, 90s, and early 2000s were cut closer to the body, with narrower shoulders and different lengths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore confirming your order, \u003cstrong\u003emeasure your chest circumference and torso length\u003c\/strong\u003e, then compare with the actual measurements of the shirt available on the product sheet. If you have any doubt, do not hesitate to contact us — it's better to take two minutes to check than to miss out on the piece of your life due to a sizing issue.\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;\"\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003ecollector's West Bromwich Albion shirt by Umbro\u003c\/strong\u003e is a rarity in the vintage market. WBA is not Manchester United or Arsenal — club items circulate in much more limited quantities, which makes them all the more sought after by true connoisseurs. The Umbro + Baggies combo is pure English football heritage, and large sizes in good condition are even harder to find.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThere aren't many in this condition. An 8\/10 with only a few small pulls is a piece that can be proudly displayed in a frame or worn without hesitation on match days. This shirt won't be available for long — \u003cstrong\u003evintage Umbro items in large sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e are quickly snapped up by collectors who know what they're looking for.\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\/West_Bromwich_Albion\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eWest Bromwich Albion - 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 - Shirt 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 are a Baggies fan or simply a lover of authentic English football, this Umbro piece deserves a special place in your collection — an opportunity like this shouldn't be missed twice.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"West Bromwich Albion","offers":[{"title":"2XL","offer_id":54010314883347,"sku":"308653","price":29.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"XXL","offer_id":54010314916115,"sku":"307771","price":44.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_WEST-BROMWICH-ALBION-TOP-2XL-308653_1.jpg?v=1775445393","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/west-bromwich-albion-top","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}