MANCHESTER UNITED 2001-02 CENTENARY SHIRT - KIDS M
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Description & Sizing
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White side is in excellent condition. Club crest, Umbro logo and centenary motif are embroidered. Club sponsor is flock and embossed with no signs of lifting or cracking. No pulls, few small bobbles across white side of shirt. Colours and stitching in excellent condition.
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Gold side is in good condition. Club crest, Umbro logo, sponsor and centenary motif are all PolyFlex and heat applied with wear and cracking to club sponsor. Various small bobbles across gold side of shirt. Colours and stitching in excellent condition.
Introduced during the 2001/02 campaign, this special Manchester United Centenary shirt commemorated 100 years since the club adopted its current name in 1902, having previously been known as Newton Heath.
Manufactured by Umbro, the distinctive design featured white and gold colourways with black detailing and a commemorative centenary emblem above the club crest. The replica version was reversible, allowing supporters to display either colourway, while the players wore conventional single-sided versions during matches.
The shirt featured during a campaign that saw Manchester United finish third in the Premier League under Sir Alex Ferguson, with a squad including David Beckham, Roy Keane, Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes and new arrivals Ruud van Nistelrooy and Juan Sebastián Verón.
Van Nistelrooy enjoyed an impressive debut season following his move from PSV Eindhoven, scoring 36 goals in all competitions, including 23 in the Premier League.
In European competition, United reached the UEFA Champions League semi-finals, overcoming Nantes and Deportivo La Coruña in the second group stage and quarter-finals respectively before facing Bayer Leverkusen. The German side progressed on away goals following a 3–3 aggregate draw.
The Centenary design remains one of Manchester United's most distinctive Umbro shirts, celebrating an important milestone in the club's identity during the final season of its long-running partnership with the manufacturer.
PIT TO PIT - 44cm /// COLLAR TO HEM - 62cm
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Condition
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Our condition guide
10/10 - Brand New with Tags
Outstanding condition with no noticeable flaws. Tags may or may not be present, but the item shows little to no sign of wear.
9/10 - Mint
Very strong vintage condition. May show the lightest signs of storage or previous wear, but nothing that distracts from the item overall.
8/10 - Excellent
A well-kept piece with minor signs of age or use. This could include light bobbling, slight fading or very small marks, but it still presents really well.
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.
6/10 and below - Good with Noticeable Signs of Wear
More obvious signs of wear or ageing. This might include heavier fading, marks, pulls, print wear or repairs.
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Washing
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- Wash inside out
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- Do not bleach
- Avoid fabric softener
Drying
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- Avoid direct heat from radiators and strong sunlight where possible
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Storage
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- Keep away from damp environments or direct sunlight
- For long-term storage, fold carefully to avoid stressing prints and badges
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Protecting prints, badges and sponsor logos
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- Avoid excessive heat, as this can damage vinyl, flock and older materials
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