{"product_id":"west-ham-1997-98-home-shirt-dicks-3-kids-l","title":"WEST HAM 1997-98 HOME SHIRT - DICKS 3 - KIDS L","description":"\u003cp\u003eExcellent condition. Club crest and manufacturer logo are embroidered. Player name\/number are flock and heat applied. No pulls or bobbles. Colours and stitching in excellent condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWest Ham United enjoyed an improved Premier League campaign during 1997\/98, finishing eighth under Harry Redknapp after narrowly avoiding relegation the previous season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHaving finished 14th in 1996\/97, West Ham entered the new campaign looking to establish greater consistency and build upon the attacking partnership of John Hartson and Paul Kitson. The squad featured established players including Julian Dicks, Steve Lomas, Eyal Berkovic, Ian Bishop and goalkeeper Luděk Mikloško, alongside promising youngsters such as Rio Ferdinand and Frank Lampard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHartson emerged as one of the Premier League's most effective strikers, developing into an important attacking figure following his arrival from Arsenal in February 1997. The Welsh international finished as West Ham's leading goalscorer with 15 Premier League goals and 24 across all competitions, while Kitson continued to provide an additional attacking threat. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIsraeli midfielder Berkovic also enjoyed an influential campaign, contributing seven league goals and providing creativity in midfield. West Ham strengthened their squad during the season with the arrival of Trevor Sinclair from Queens Park Rangers, adding further attacking quality and versatility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hammers remained competitive throughout the campaign, eventually finishing eighth in the Premier League with 56 points, narrowly missing out on qualification for European competition. Their performances represented a significant improvement upon the previous season, with Redknapp continuing to develop a squad combining experienced players and emerging academy talent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the FA Cup, West Ham progressed to the quarter-finals before suffering elimination against Arsenal, while their League Cup campaign also ended at the quarter-final stage. Although the campaign concluded without silverware, West Ham's improved league position reflected the progress made under Redknapp and provided a foundation for further success.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe following season would see the Hammers finish fifth in the Premier League, their highest league position since the introduction of the competition in 1992.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced by Pony, the 1997\/98 West Ham United home shirt featured the club's traditional claret-and-blue colours. The design represents an important period under Redknapp, closely associated with Hartson's goalscoring performances and the emergence of future England internationals Ferdinand and Lampard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff00ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePIT TO PIT - 46cm \/\/\/ COLLAR TO HEM - 57cm \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Soccer Archive","offers":[{"title":"KIDS L \/ Maroon","offer_id":53161593700639,"sku":"4\/10-OJZ5QZ","price":70.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/3508\/5343\/files\/KIDSLDICKS_25f9d6e2-2300-4a48-8df0-3ff60516bc28.png?v=1793261845","url":"https:\/\/thesoccerarchive.com\/ja\/products\/west-ham-1997-98-home-shirt-dicks-3-kids-l","provider":"The Soccer Archive","version":"1.0","type":"link"}