Team: Sunderland AFC Season/ Year: 1997/99 Player: - Manufacturer: Asics Version: Replica Size on Label: S Condition Rating: 4/7 Excellent: The jersey is almost like new, with only minor signs of wear that are not noticeable unless closely inspected. Condition Details: Jersey is in good condition. No signs of significant defects. Jersey Highlight: 1997/99 Sunderland Home Jersey. Manufactured by Asics, this red and white striped shirt was worn across two contrasting seasons at the Stadium of Light, Sunderland's new home from 1997. The first season saw the Black Cats finish third with 90 points but heartbreakingly lose the playoff final 4-4 on penalties to Charlton Athletic. Redemption came in 1998/99 when Sunderland stormed to the Division One title with a then-record 105 points, losing just three matches all season. Kevin Phillips scored 52 league goals across both campaigns in this jersey, including 29 goals in 1997/98 that earned him Nationwide League Footballer of the Year. The striker formed a lethal partnership with Niall Quinn, with the promotion-clinching 5-2 victory at Bury in April 1999 sealing Sunderland's return to the Premier League. Players who wore the kit: Kevin Phillips, Niall Quinn, Alex Rae, Michael Gray, Kevin Ball
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