Adidas Newcastle United 1997–99 Home Jersey – Alan Shearer #9

Black-and-white stripes, the Newcastle Brown Ale roundel and Shearer #9: this adidas home shirt captures Newcastle’s late-1990s identity. The central crest, gold adidas lettering and patterned fabric make it a standout for the Toon supporter’s matchday or everyday rotation.

Product Details

Black-and-white striped body with tonal crest pattern, central club crest, Newcastle Brown Ale sponsor, ribbed collar and cuffs, and Shearer #9 on a shield-shaped back panel. The care label states Made in England and carries reference 02640. This is not represented as match-worn or player-issued.

• Manufacturer: Adidas
• Team: Newcastle United
• Season: 1997/99
• Kit: Home
• Size: M
• Rarity Level: Rare
• Player: Alan Shearer #9

Measurements

Pit to Pit: 21 inches
Length: 27.6 inches

STA CONDITION REPORT

7/10 — Very Good

Visual Condition Scale
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Provisional photo-based assessment. Final condition subject to physical inspection.

Condition Assessment

Yellowing is present on the upper shoulders, confirmed by the seller. Light creasing and surface wear are also visible. The Brown Ale sponsor, adidas embroidery, crest and Shearer #9 remain readable, with no obvious large missing print sections. Collar, sleeve cuffs and bottom hem show no obvious major seam separation in these views. No obvious large holes are visible. The shoulder yellowing is a disclosed flaw; fine pulls and print-edge adhesion require physical inspection.

Why This Jersey Received Its Rating

The confirmed yellowing on the upper shoulders is a noticeable imperfection and lowers the rating to 7/10 — Very Good. The main fabric, crest and Shearer nameset otherwise present well in the supplied photos.

STA Condition Guide
10 — Mint | 9–8 — Excellent | 7–6 — Very Good | 5 — Good | 4–3 — Fair | 2 — Poor | 1 — Distressed