Authentic 1995/97 Chelsea FC Home Shirt (#11 Dennis Wise) by Umbro
Secure an absolute holy grail of mid-90s Premier League nostalgia with this verified original 1995 chelsea home shirt dennis wise edition, manufactured by Umbro. Fielded across the landmark 1995/96 and 1996/97 seasons, this iconic jersey represents the birth of “Sexy Football” at Stamford Bridge and the beginning of Chelsea’s modern trophy-laden era.
1997 FA Cup Glory & Captain Dennis Wise’s Legacy
This 1995 chelsea home shirt dennis wise showcases Umbro at the absolute height of 1990s football shirt design. Constructed from a heavy, high-grade polyester fabric with a subtle tonal lion and crest jacquard pattern woven into the cloth, the jersey features a distinctive buttoned lace-up style crossover neck finished with vibrant yellow and white ribbed trim.
The front torso proudly displays the embroidered classic lion-rampant Chelsea FC crest, the woven Umbro double-diamond logo, and the legendary Coors chest sponsor printed in bold yellow script. On the reverse sits the official-spec Premier League printing for long-serving club captain WISE #11. As the pugnacious, heart-and-soul midfielder who captained Chelsea through their 1990s renaissance, Dennis Wise famously led the team out at Wembley Stadium to lift the 1997 FA Cup—the club’s first major trophy in 26 years—after a memorable victory over Middlesbrough. This kit was shared on the pitch with an array of cult heroes and global superstars including Ruud Gullit, Gianfranco Zola, Mark Hughes, Dan Petrescu, Gianluca Vialli, Frank Leboeuf, and Roberto Di Matteo. Original Umbro Chelsea shirts from the mid-90s with original Wise printing in well-preserved condition remain among the most sought-after collector pieces in world football.
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Product Details & Specifications
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Official Player Printing: Official style squad WISE #11 applied to the reverse.
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Woven Jacquard Fabric: Premium 1990s polyester with tonal Chelsea crest pattern woven throughout.
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Embroidered Lion Crest: High-density stitched vintage Chelsea club badge over the heart.
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Iconic Front Sponsor: Clean yellow Coors chest printing in original mid-90s spec.
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Trim & Collar: Crossover V-neck placket with blue, yellow, and white ribbed trim.
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Fit & Sizing: Tagged as Men’s Medium (M). Classic 1990s relaxed Umbro fit.
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Garment Care: Cool machine wash inside-out to protect original squad name set and sponsor graphics.
Specification Summary
The VintageMatchWear Guarantee Every shirt in our inventory undergoes a thorough verification process at our Limerick warehouse. We inspect internal collar labels, style codes, fabric weight, seam stitching, and badge embroidery to guarantee 100% genuine original sportswear with strictly zero modern reproductions or counterfeit tops.







