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- Home Jersey *Match-issued* #15 Ferdinand
- Year: 1999-2001
- Player: Rio Ferdinand, Michael Carrick, Frank Lampard
- Size: XL (60 cm x 76 cm)
- Brand: Fila
- Sponsor: Dr. Martens
- Details: Excellent condition, match issued shirt from Rio Ferdinand. Classic DR Martens sponsor
West Ham had their shortest off-season ever due to participation in the Intertoto Cup, starting the season just 62 days after their last game. This early start helped them reach third place in the Premier League after five games. They lost the first leg of the Intertoto Cup final to Metz but won the return leg 3-1, securing a spot in the UEFA Cup, which Harry Redknapp considered his greatest night as manager. Key players included Frank Lampard, Trevor Sinclair, Paolo Di Canio, and Steve Lomas. Ian Wright was loaned to Nottingham Forest and later joined Celtic. A mistake involving ineligible player Emmanuel Omoyinmi in a League Cup quarter-final led to a replay against Aston Villa, which West Ham lost, resulting in resignations of key club officials. Highlights included Di Canio's "Goal of the Season" against Wimbledon and a heavy 7-1 defeat by Manchester United. West Ham finished the season with three consecutive wins, including a 5-0 victory over Coventry City. They ended the season 9th in the Premier League, marking their third consecutive top-nine finish. Di Canio was the top scorer with 17 goals, and Sinclair had the most appearances with 49.