Match worn/issued L/S Ireland home shirt 1996-1998 by #25

Description Match worn or issued long-sleeved Ireland home shirt by an international with number 25 in the period 1996-1998. Most likely worn in or issued for a 1998 World Cup qualification match, since in these matches Ireland wore both numbers on the front and back. Ireland’s national team period from 1996 to early 1998, when they wore this home shirt, was led by head coach Mick McCarthy and focused mainly on qualification for major tournaments. During this time, Ireland competed in the qualifiers for the 1998 FIFA World Cup and finished second in their group behind Romania. This strong campaign earned Ireland a place in the World Cup play-offs, where they defeated Belgium over two legs to qualify for the tournament. The squad included experienced players such as Roy Keane, Niall Quinn and Gary Kelly. This shirt has all the features of a match worn/issued shirt: First team player size XL Correct player sized number on the front and back Long sleeves (not commercially available) Slightly different white size label in the neck (not commercially available) Years: 1996-1998 Size: XL Condition: Excellent/Mint condition Brand: Umbro