TOTTENHAM 1997-99 HOME SHIRT - GINOLA 14 - XL
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Description & Sizing
Excellent condition. Club crest and Pony logos are embroidered. Few small bobbles across lower front of shirt. Sponsor and name/number are flock and heat applied. Colours and stitching in excellent condition.
Worn across the 1997/98 and 1998/99 campaigns, this Tottenham Hotspur home shirt featured during a period of managerial change, the return of Jürgen Klinsmann and the club's 1999 League Cup triumph.
The 1997/98 season began with the summer arrivals of David Ginola and Les Ferdinand from Newcastle United. However, Spurs struggled during the opening months, with Gerry Francis resigning in November and Christian Gross appointed as his successor.
Gross brought Klinsmann back to the club from Sampdoria in December 1997, with the German striker playing an important role in Tottenham's efforts to avoid relegation.
One of the campaign's most memorable performances came in May 1998, when Klinsmann scored four goals in a 6–2 victory over Wimbledon. Spurs eventually finished 14th in the Premier League, securing their top-flight status.
The following season brought greater stability following the appointment of George Graham in October 1998, with Tottenham finishing 11th in the Premier League.
Spurs also enjoyed success in the domestic cup competitions, reaching the FA Cup semi-finals and winning the League Cup for the third time in the club's history. Tottenham defeated Leicester City 1–0 in the League Cup final at Wembley in March 1999, with Allan Nielsen scoring a stoppage-time winner to secure the club's first major trophy since 1991.
Ginola enjoyed an outstanding individual campaign, earning both the PFA Players' Player of the Year and Football Writers' Association Footballer of the Year awards.
The two seasons represented a period of transition at White Hart Lane, culminating in Tottenham's return to domestic silverware under Graham.
PIT TO PIT - 63cm /// COLLAR TO HEM - 78cm
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Condition
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Our condition guide
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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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