Manchester United 1996/97 Home Long Sleeve Jersey
$55.00 $60.00 incl. tax
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International Shipping: from $10.00
Returns: Accepted
Original-style Manchester United home long sleeve shirt from the 1996/97 season, featuring a red body with a tonal diamond sleeve pattern, grey and white collar, and a "Theatre of Dreams" chest print alongside Sharp sponsor branding.
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Product Stats
- The 1996/97 season saw Manchester United compete under Umbro's kit supply, with Sharp continuing as shirt sponsor, in a campaign that saw the club retain the Premier League title. The shirt's "Theatre of Dreams" print referenced the nickname for Old Trafford, popularized by Bobby Charlton, and became a distinctive branding element specific to this kit generation.
- Design-wise, the shirt features a tonal diamond pattern across the sleeves, a subtle textural detail paired with a circular crest design in place of the club's traditional shield emblem, consistent with the circular crest treatment used across several of United's Umbro kits from the mid-1990s. The grey and white collar offered a departure from the plainer black or white collars of earlier seasons.
- From a collecting standpoint, the 1996/97 home shirt is recognized among Manchester United collectors both for its association with a title-winning season and its distinctive "Theatre of Dreams" branding detail. Condition, tagging, and whether a given example is an original period production versus a later reissue are factors that typically influence how such pieces are valued within the vintage football market.
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Description
This Manchester United home long sleeve shirt from the 1996/97 season features a red body with a tonal diamond-patterned print across the sleeves, produced by Umbro. The shirt has a grey and white collar with a black button placket. The Umbro wordmark is placed above the circular club crest, reading "Manchester United Football Club" around the devil emblem, at the center chest. The Sharp wordmark is printed in white below the crest, with "Theatre of Dreams" lettering, a reference to Old Trafford's nickname, printed further down the chest. Black and red striped cuffs finish the sleeves.
Material: 100%Polyester
SKU: FD-05-076
Returns: Accepted
Item Measurements
S : Length 27.2" (69cm) / Chest 39.4" (100cm)
M : Length 28.3" (72cm) / Chest 40.9" (104cm)
L : Length 29.1" (74cm) / Chest 42.5" (108cm)
XL : Length 29.9" (76cm) / Chest 44.5" (113cm)
2XL : Length 30.7" (78cm) / Chest 45.7" (116cm)
3XL : Length 32.7" (83cm) / Chest 47.2" (120cm)
Staff Fit Reference
A: Size S / Height 5'5" (165cm) / Weight 130 lbs (59kg)
B: Size M / Height 5'8" (173cm) / Weight 159 lbs (72kg)
C: Size M / Height 5'6" (168cm) / Weight 143 lbs (65kg)
D: Size L / Height 5'9" (175cm) / Weight 165 lbs (75kg)
E: Size XL / Height 5'11" (180cm) / Weight 172 lbs (78kg)
F: Size 2XL / Height 6'2" (188cm) / Weight 203 lbs (92kg)
* Measurements may vary slightly due to fabric and manufacturing tolerances.
* This jersey uses imported original heat-transfer print technology. Hand wash is recommended to protect the design.
* If machine washing, turn the jersey inside out and place it in a laundry bag to protect any printed numbers or names.
S : Length 27.2" (69cm) / Chest 39.4" (100cm)
M : Length 28.3" (72cm) / Chest 40.9" (104cm)
L : Length 29.1" (74cm) / Chest 42.5" (108cm)
XL : Length 29.9" (76cm) / Chest 44.5" (113cm)
2XL : Length 30.7" (78cm) / Chest 45.7" (116cm)
3XL : Length 32.7" (83cm) / Chest 47.2" (120cm)
Staff Fit Reference
A: Size S / Height 5'5" (165cm) / Weight 130 lbs (59kg)
B: Size M / Height 5'8" (173cm) / Weight 159 lbs (72kg)
C: Size M / Height 5'6" (168cm) / Weight 143 lbs (65kg)
D: Size L / Height 5'9" (175cm) / Weight 165 lbs (75kg)
E: Size XL / Height 5'11" (180cm) / Weight 172 lbs (78kg)
F: Size 2XL / Height 6'2" (188cm) / Weight 203 lbs (92kg)
* Measurements may vary slightly due to fabric and manufacturing tolerances.
* This jersey uses imported original heat-transfer print technology. Hand wash is recommended to protect the design.
* If machine washing, turn the jersey inside out and place it in a laundry bag to protect any printed numbers or names.
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- Canada & Mexico: 5–8 business days
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- United Kingdom: $10.00 – $12.00
- Australia & New Zealand: $10.00 – $12.00
- Europe: $12.00 – $15.00
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Free shipping is available on qualifying orders.
Note: Cash on delivery (COD) is not available.
Shipping Destinations
We ship worldwide from our US-based warehouse, including the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, Europe, and many more countries.
Contact
Email: contact@kickosoccer.com
Order Confirmation
Once your order is placed, you will receive an order confirmation email. A separate shipping confirmation email will be sent once your order has been dispatched.
Processing & Delivery Times
Order processing: 1–2 business days
Delivery after dispatch:
- United States: 3–5 business days
- Canada & Mexico: 5–8 business days
- United Kingdom: 5–8 business days
- Australia & New Zealand: 5–8 business days
- Europe: 5–8 business days
- Central & South America: 5–8 business days
Please Note
Orders placed after Friday afternoon will be processed the following Monday.
We do not ship on weekends or public holidays.
A tracking number will be sent to your registered email address once your order has shipped.
Shipping Rates
Standard Rates
- United States: $8.00
- Canada & Mexico: $10.00 – $12.00
- United Kingdom: $10.00 – $12.00
- Australia & New Zealand: $10.00 – $12.00
- Europe: $12.00 – $15.00
- Central & South America: $12.00 – $15.00
Free shipping is available on qualifying orders.
Note: Cash on delivery (COD) is not available.
Shipping Destinations
We ship worldwide from our US-based warehouse, including the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, Europe, and many more countries.
Contact
Email: contact@kickosoccer.com
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