Original Chelsea FC Sweater 1997-1998 - L

£161.00
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Size: L

Armpit to Armpit: 59 cm
Shoulder to hem: 73 cm


Condition Details

Excellent condition, rare sweater with very stylish sleeve tapers!

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Product Care
  • Cold Wash, preferably hand wash
  • Turn item inside out
  • Do not iron, steaming prefered
  • Do not bleach
  • No fabric softener
  • Do not tumble dry
Season Information
  • 1997-1998 Sweater
  • Players: Vialli, Zola, Poyet
  • Brand: Umbro
  • Sponsor: Autoglass

Chelsea enjoyed one of the most successful seasons in their modern history in 1997–98, finishing 4th in the Premier League while winning both the League Cup and the UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup, despite a mid‑season managerial change from Ruud Gullit to Gianluca Vialli. The team combined strong attacking performances with improved defensive stability thanks to new goalkeeper Ed de Goey, while Vialli’s dual role as player‑manager added momentum during the run‑in. Although their FA Cup campaign ended early in the third round, Chelsea’s European triumph and domestic cup success made the season a defining step in establishing the club as a rising force in English football.