{"product_id":"aston-villa-2023-24-home-shirt-mcginn-7-2xl","title":"ASTON VILLA 2023-24 HOME SHIRT - MCGINN 7 - 2XL","description":"\u003cp\u003eExcellent condition. Club crest is embroidered. Club sponsors, manufacturer logos and player name\/number are all PolyFlex and heat applied. No pulls or bobbles. Shirt design elements are sublimated. Colours and stitching in excellent condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAston Villa enjoyed an outstanding 2023\/24 campaign under Unai Emery, finishing fourth in the Premier League and securing qualification for the UEFA Champions League for the first time in the competition's modern era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHaving finished seventh the previous season, Villa entered Emery's first full campaign in charge determined to build upon their impressive progress and challenge for European qualification. The squad featured influential players including Ollie Watkins, John McGinn, Douglas Luiz, Leon Bailey, Emiliano Martínez and Ezri Konsa, alongside summer arrivals Moussa Diaby and Pau Torres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnder Emery, Villa developed an effective attacking approach built around intelligent movement, technical quality and a well-organised defensive structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe team established itself among the Premier League's leading sides during the opening months, recording memorable victories over Tottenham Hotspur, Manchester City and Arsenal. Villa's home performances proved particularly impressive, with the club establishing a long sequence of consecutive league victories at Villa Park.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatkins enjoyed the most prolific Premier League campaign of his career, scoring 19 league goals and providing 13 assists. Bailey also made significant contributions, combining pace and creativity with important goals throughout the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVilla eventually finished fourth in the Premier League with 68 points, recording 20 victories across 38 league fixtures. The result represented the club's highest league finish since 1995\/96 and secured a return to Europe's leading club competition for the first time since the early 1980s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the UEFA Europa Conference League, Villa progressed through the group stage and knockout rounds to reach the semi-finals. However, their European campaign ended following a 6–2 aggregate defeat against eventual winners Olympiacos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMcGinn and Bailey were subsequently named in the competition's Team of the Season, recognising their contributions to Villa's European campaign. Although the season ended without silverware, fourth place and a European semi-final represented significant progress under Emery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced by Castore, the 2023\/24 Aston Villa home shirt featured the club's traditional claret body with sky-blue sleeves, complemented by contrasting detailing and the BK8 sponsor. Incorporating the Aston Villa crest and Castore branding, the design became associated with Emery's successful first full campaign in charge. Worn by Watkins, McGinn and Bailey during a season featuring Champions League qualification and a Europa Conference League semi-final appearance, the shirt represents an important period in Villa's modern history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff00ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePIT TO PIT - 49cm \/\/\/ COLLAR TO HEM - 67cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Soccer Archive","offers":[{"title":"2XL \/ Maroon","offer_id":53209574179103,"sku":"1\/11-JZWVAM","price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/3508\/5343\/files\/ASTON_VILLA_2023-24_HOME_SHIRT_-_MCGINN_7.png?v=1793963983","url":"https:\/\/thesoccerarchive.com\/ja\/products\/aston-villa-2023-24-home-shirt-mcginn-7-2xl","provider":"The Soccer Archive","version":"1.0","type":"link"}