How can you recognize an authentic Manchester United 2007–08 home shirt?
The Manchester United home shirt from the 2007-08 season is one of the club’s best-known shirts from the Nike era. Wearing this shirt, Manchester United won the Premier League and the UEFA Champions League, which is why it remains highly sought-after.
In this guide, we discuss the features you can check on an authentic Manchester United 2007-08 home shirt.
Check the Product Code
One of the first things to check is the Product Code.
The Manchester United home shirt from the 2007-08 season should have the Product Code:
237924-666
This code is shown on a small white label inside the shirt.
Check whether the Product Code matches. Because Product Codes differ by model, this is an important point to check.
A counterfeit shirt may have the correct Product Code. Do not base your judgment on the code alone; also examine the other points discussed in this guide.
Check the Manchester United logo
Next, examine the club badge.
Check, among other things:
- whether the badge is neatly embroidered;
- whether the edges are neatly finished;
- whether the logo details are correct. The devil and the boat are often reproduced inaccurately;
- whether the font of the text 'Manchester United' is correct. It is often reproduced too large, too wide or too narrow.
View the 'The Red Devils' patch
A striking detail of this home shirt is the red patch bearing the text "The Red Devils".
The patch is located on the front of the shirt and is part of this model’s design.
Check whether the patch is present and neatly finished. Also check whether the print looks sharp and fits well with the shirt’s finish. Check that the colours are correct. Sometimes the devil is reproduced too dark.
Check the white stripes
There are two white stripes printed on the back.
On authentic examples, the red stitching runs through this white stripe. This is a small detail, but it is a feature you can easily check.
These stripes are highly susceptible to wear and may have been reprinted later. In that case, the red stitching will probably not run through the stripe.
Check the size chart
The Nike size print is located on the inside of the collar.
This should be white with a silver Nike logo and size.
On older shirts, the print may show wear from frequent washing. This does not automatically mean that a shirt is not original. Therefore, always examine the other features as well.
View the fabric up close
Also take a close look at the fabric structure.
A close-up shows how the material is woven. Examining different parts of the shirt gives you a better impression of the overall quality.
Check the black label
The black label should be present. Pay particular attention to the silver line on the left. It should be reflective. Counterfeit shirts often use a thin silver thread.
Always check multiple features
You cannot identify an original Manchester United 2007-08 home shirt by a single detail.
By examining several features together, such as the product code, logo, size print, labels, and fabric, you get a much more reliable impression of the shirt.
Unsure about a particular shirt? Always compare it with an original shirt whose authenticity has been established.
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