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The Newcastle United 1995-97 Home Retro Football Shirt recreates one of the most celebrated shirts in the club’s modern history, worn by Kevin Keegan’s famous “Entertainers” during two consecutive Premier League runner-up campaigns.
The design features Newcastle’s unmistakable black-and-white vertical stripes, combined with a distinctive white button-up grandad-style collar and contrasting blue shoulder detailing. Newcastle United itself describes the shirt as one of the club’s most popular designs of all time and specifically associates it with Alan Shearer, David Ginola, Les Ferdinand and Philippe Albert.
Used across both 1995/96 and 1996/97, the shirt spans two slightly different versions of an extraordinary Newcastle attack. The first season centred on Les Ferdinand, David Ginola, Peter Beardsley and Rob Lee; the second added hometown superstar Alan Shearer, creating the famous Shearer–Ferdinand partnership.
It is also the shirt associated with some of the Premier League era’s most memorable Newcastle matches, including the dramatic title challenge of 1995/96 and the spectacular 5–0 victory over Manchester United the following season.
SEASON INFORMATION
Seasons: 1995/96 & 1996/97
Club: Newcastle United
Country: England
Competition: Premier League / FA Cup / League Cup / UEFA Cup (1996/97)
Kit Type: Home
Stadium: St James’ Park
Manager 1995/96: Kevin Keegan
Managers 1996/97: Kevin Keegan / Kenny Dalglish
1995/96 Premier League: 2nd
1996/97 Premier League: 2nd
1995/96 Top Scorer: Les Ferdinand – 29 goals in all competitions
1996/97 Top Scorer: Alan Shearer – 28 goals in all competitions
Key Players: Alan Shearer, Les Ferdinand, David Ginola, Peter Beardsley, Rob Lee, Faustino Asprilla, Philippe Albert
Era: Kevin Keegan’s “Entertainers”
RECOMMENDED PLAYER PRINTING OPTIONS
There is an important season distinction with this shirt. In 1995/96, FERDINAND wore No.9, while in 1996/97 SHEARER took No.9 and Ferdinand moved to No.10. David Ginola retained No.14 and Peter Beardsley No.8 across the period.
Printing | Recommendation |
SHEARER 9 | The iconic Newcastle choice for 1996/97. Alan Shearer joined his hometown club, inherited the legendary No.9 shirt and scored 28 goals in all competitions during his debut season. |
FERDINAND 9 | The definitive 1995/96 option. Les Ferdinand scored 29 goals in all competitions and led Newcastle’s extraordinary Premier League title challenge. |
GINOLA 14 | One of the most recognisable Entertainers-era choices. David Ginola brought flair and creativity from the left and wore No.14 throughout this two-season shirt cycle. |
BEARDSLEY 8 | A classic Newcastle heritage option. Peter Beardsley remained an important creative attacker during both seasons and wore No.8. |
LEE 7 | An excellent midfield choice. Rob Lee was one of the most consistent members of Keegan’s side and contributed nine goals in all competitions during 1995/96. |
ASPRILLA 11 | A memorable attacking option. Faustino Asprilla arrived during the 1995/96 title challenge and became an important part of Newcastle’s attacking identity. |
ALBERT 6 | A cult defensive choice, especially for 1996/97. Philippe Albert is forever associated with his famous chipped goal in Newcastle’s 5–0 victory over Manchester United. |
GILLESPIE 18 | A strong winger option from the Entertainers era. Keith Gillespie provided pace and width on the right and was a regular member of Keegan’s attacking side. |
FERDINAND 10 | The correct Ferdinand option for 1996/97 after Shearer inherited No.9. Ferdinand still scored 21 goals in all competitions during their season together. |
WHY SHEARER 9?
SHEARER 9 is the defining printing when this product is presented broadly as a Newcastle United 1995-97 Home Jersey.
Newcastle United’s own modern re-release of this shirt specifically offers SHEARER 9 as one of the original-style retro printing options, underlining how strongly the combination has become associated with the design.
Shearer arrived in the summer of 1996 and scored 28 goals in 40 appearances across all competitions during his first Newcastle season. More importantly, the combination of Newcastle + Shearer + No.9 became one of the defining identities of the club’s modern history.
However, for customers specifically recreating the 1995/96 Entertainers title challenge, the correct standout option is FERDINAND 9, not Shearer. Ferdinand scored 29 times that season, including 25 Premier League goals.
Newcastle United 1995-97 Home Jersey
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Size Guidance (Retro Jersey)
Size
Chest (in)
Length (in)
Rec. Height (ft/in)
Rec. Weight (lb)
S
39
28
65–67
121–132
M
41
28
67–69
132–154
L
43
29
69–71
154–176
XL
44
30
71–75
176–198
XXL
46
31
75–79
198–220
Note: All sizes are for reference only. Manual measurement may result in an error of ±1 inch.
IN BETWEEN SIZES?
That's easier said than done. Because what do you do if you are in between two sizes?
Well, that's up to you. Do you like a tight fit? Go for the smaller size. Loving a loose fit? Go for the larger size.
TOP FIT
If your body measurements for chest and waist result in two different suggested sizes, order the size from your chest measurement.
WASHING INSTRUCTIONS
DO NOT use fabric softener
Do not bleach
Do not tumble dry
Do not dry clean
Touch up with cool iron
Machine wash warm
Wash and iron inside out
Remove immediately
LINE DRY
