Description
A superb and highly desirable piece of Manchester City memorabilia, this 1996/97 long-sleeved home shirt bears squad number 15 and has been personally signed by members of the first-team squad, including the incomparable Georgi Kinkladze, one of the most gifted and popular players ever to wear the famous sky blue shirt.
The 1996/97 season marked Manchester City’s first campaign in the newly named Nationwide Football League First Division following relegation from the Premier League. Although a difficult period in the club’s history, it produced some truly iconic shirts, and this classic Brother-sponsored design has become one of the most sought-after of the 1990s. Long-sleeved player shirts from the era are particularly scarce and highly prized by collectors.
Originally issued with squad number 15, the shirt reflects an unusual chapter in Manchester City’s history. During the season, the player names and squad numbers were removed from shirts in order to comply with Football League regulations following relegation from the Premier League. As a result, examples retaining their original squad numbering are increasingly difficult to find and are especially desirable.
Adding even greater appeal, the shirt has been signed by numerous members of the 1996/97 Manchester City squad, including the legendary Georgi Kinkladze, whose dazzling skill and unforgettable performances made him a hero to City supporters during one of the club’s most challenging eras.
Every shirt featured on this website is an original match-worn or match-issued example, sourced over many years and forming part of Mark’s world-renowned Manchester City collection. These shirts represent some of the rarest and most historically significant pieces of Manchester City memorabilia in existence.
This shirt will be supplied with a signed Letter of Provenance, confirming its authenticity and history, providing complete confidence for collectors and investors alike.
Whether you’re a lifelong Manchester City supporter or a serious football memorabilia collector, this is a rare opportunity to own one of the most iconic Manchester City shirts of the 1990s, enhanced by the signatures of a memorable City squad led by the incomparable Georgi Kinkladze.
Please contact Mark for further information or to enquire about purchasing this shirt.
