Six checks we run on every shirt

Every shirt we sell goes through the same checklist before it is photographed and listed. Here it is, so you can use it on any shirt, from us or anywhere else.

1. Product code

Most shirts from the late 90s onwards carry a manufacturer code on a small inner tag. Search it online and the results should show the exact same club, season and kit.

2. Wash tags

Fonts, spacing and material should match the year. Fakes often reuse one modern tag across every season.

3. Neck label

Size and brand labels changed over time. A 2004 shirt with a 2020-style label is a red flag.

4. Crest and badges

Look at stitch density and edges. Genuine embroidery is tight and clean on the reverse too.

5. Sponsor and print

Heat-pressed sponsors should sit flat with sharp edges. Cracking can be normal wear, but blurry edges are not.

6. Fabric and construction

Weight, weave and panel placement are the hardest things to copy. Compare against verified photos of the same kit.