{"product_id":"england-1978-80-home-38-40-chest-good","title":"England 1977\/80 - Home - 40\" Chest - Good","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn original England 1977\/80 Home Shirt manufactured by Admiral, one of the most important shirts in the history of English football kit design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis iconic shirt marked the beginning of Admiral's groundbreaking partnership with England and helped revolutionise football shirt manufacturing. Today it is regarded as one of the most influential and collectable England shirts ever produced, with original examples becoming increasingly difficult to source nearly 50 years after their release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNation: England\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeason: 1977–1980\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManufacturer: Admiral\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShirt Type: Home\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 40\" Chest\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition Report\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall Condition: Good Condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAny marks: Minor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAny pulls: Age related wear may be present\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAny bobbling: Some signs of wear consistent with age\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSponsor wear: N\/A\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColour retention: Good for age\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease examine all photographs carefully as they form part of the description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Story\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe England 1977\/80 Home Shirt is one of the most significant football shirts ever produced. When Admiral secured the England kit contract in the late 1970s, they introduced a revolutionary design featuring bold red and blue trim, transforming the appearance of international football kits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shirt was worn by England during a period that featured some of the nation's most talented players, including Kevin Keegan, who won back to back Ballon d'Or awards during this era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough England narrowly failed to qualify for the 1978 FIFA World Cup, the shirt became hugely influential and paved the way for the explosion of football shirt culture that followed throughout the 1980s and 1990s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday it remains one of the most recognisable and desirable England shirts ever created.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNotable Players Who Wore This Shirt\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Kevin Keegan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Trevor Brooking\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Ray Clemence\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Dave Watson\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Phil Neal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Mick Mills\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Trevor Cherry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Peter Shilton\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Collectors Want This Shirt\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• First generation Admiral England shirt\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• One of the most influential football shirt designs ever produced\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Associated with Ballon d'Or winner Kevin Keegan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Nearly 50 years old\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Increasingly difficult to find in original condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Essential piece for serious England shirt collectors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs one of the earliest commercially successful football shirts and the shirt that launched Admiral's legendary England partnership, the 1977\/80 Home Shirt occupies a special place in football memorabilia history. Its scarcity, age and historical importance make it one of the most sought after England shirts on the market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAuthenticity\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis shirt has been inspected by Global Sports Collectibles and is believed to be a genuine original Admiral example from the 1977–80 period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe do not knowingly sell counterfeit or replica products. Any defects, alterations or imperfections consistent with age will be clearly described and photographed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll shirts are carefully packaged and dispatched promptly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUK and international shipping available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Global Sports Collectibles\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGlobal Sports Collectibles is Brighton's dedicated football collectibles shop, specialising in original retro and vintage football shirts, trading cards, stickers and memorabilia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVisit us at Studio 5, Brighton Open Market or browse our full collection online.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuying, Selling \u0026amp; Trading Football History.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Global Sports Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57445227266392,"sku":null,"price":215.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0928\/6664\/2264\/files\/IMG_2562.heic?v=1780591721","url":"https:\/\/globalsportscollectibles.com\/products\/england-1978-80-home-38-40-chest-good","provider":"Global Sports Collectibles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}