CARDIFF 2007-08 HOME SHIRT - LEDLEY 16 - XL
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Description & Sizing
Excellent condition. Club crest and Joma logo are embroidered. Club sponsor and player name/number are PolyFlex and heat applied. No pulls or bobbles. Colours and stitching in excellent condition.
Cardiff City enjoyed a memorable 2007/08 campaign under Dave Jones, reaching the FA Cup final for the first time since their historic triumph in 1927.
Having established themselves in the Championship, Cardiff entered the season looking to challenge for promotion while continuing to develop a competitive squad.
The Bluebirds featured established players including Joe Ledley, Peter Whittingham, Stephen McPhail, Roger Johnson, Glenn Loovens and goalkeeper Peter Enckelman, alongside experienced striker Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink and former Liverpool forward Robbie Fowler.
Cardiff experienced an inconsistent Championship campaign, eventually finishing 12th with 64 points, outside the promotion play-off positions.
However, their FA Cup performances provided the defining moments of the season. Having progressed through the opening rounds, Cardiff defeated Wolverhampton Wanderers and Middlesbrough to secure a place in the semi-finals.
The Bluebirds faced Barnsley at Wembley in April 2008, with Ledley scoring the only goal of the match to secure a memorable 1–0 victory. The result sent Cardiff into their first FA Cup final in 81 years, where they faced Premier League opposition in Portsmouth.
Despite a determined performance, Cardiff suffered a narrow 1–0 defeat, with Nwankwo Kanu scoring the decisive goal during the first half. Although the Bluebirds were unable to repeat their 1927 success, their appearance in the final represented one of the most significant achievements in the club's modern history.
Ledley emerged as an important figure throughout the campaign, while Whittingham, McPhail and Johnson contributed to Cardiff's impressive cup performances. The FA Cup run also brought renewed national attention to the club, providing memorable occasions for supporters and reinforcing Cardiff's place in Welsh football history.
Produced by Joma, the 2007/08 Cardiff City home shirt featured the club's traditional blue colourway, complemented by contrasting detailing and the Cardiff City crest. The design incorporated Joma branding and the club's shirt sponsorship, reflecting the distinctive styling of the late 2000s. Worn by Ledley, Whittingham and Hasselbaink during Cardiff's remarkable FA Cup campaign, the shirt remains closely associated with their historic appearance at Wembley.
PIT TO PIT - 66cm /// COLLAR TO HEM - 79cm
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Condition
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Outstanding condition with no noticeable flaws. Tags may or may not be present, but the item shows little to no sign of wear.
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7/10 - Very Good
Noticeable wear consistent with age. This may include moderate fading, small pulls, bobbling, minor cracking to print or a small mark.
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