Fiorentina 1979-1980 Home Short Sleeve Football Shirt [As worn by Bruni, Guerrini & Pagliari]

Description

This is the fully-customizable short-sleeve home kit for Fiorentina’s 1979-1980 season.

The 1979-1980 season was a rollercoaster ride for Fiorentina, filled with challenges and moments of resilience. The team faced adversity both on and off the field, but their determination and spirit shone through, leaving a lasting impact on the club’s history.

The season began on a somber note with the untimely passing of President Rodolfo Melloni, leaving the team in mourning and a void to fill. Additionally, Fiorentina’s transfer campaign was lackluster, resulting in limited reinforcements for the squad. These circumstances, coupled with disappointing results in both the league and the Italian Cup, made for a challenging start to the season.

However, the Viola team rallied and showcased their character as the season progressed. Led by the ever-inspiring Giancarlo Antognoni, who emerged as a leader on and off the pitch, Fiorentina experienced a remarkable turnaround. Antognoni’s goal-scoring prowess, with 8 goals, also made him the team’s top scorer, adding to his influential performances.

Fiorentina enjoyed a strong finish in the first round of the league and carried that momentum into an excellent second round. The team displayed consistency and resilience, accumulating 16 consecutive positive results. This impressive run propelled them to climb up to second place in the standings, narrowly missing out on catching up with Inter as champions. Unfortunately, the team faltered in the final two crucial matches, dampening their chances of clinching the title.

Despite the disappointment of missing out on the championship, Fiorentina secured a commendable sixth-place finish in the standings. This achievement was particularly significant considering the team’s difficult start to the season. The players’ resilience and determination enabled them to overcome early setbacks and end the campaign on a positive note.

In the Coppa Italia, Fiorentina’s journey was short-lived as they were eliminated in the first round. They finished second on goal difference in the group stage, losing out to Ternana in the third round. Though their cup run was brief, the team’s focus remained on their league performances and their pursuit of success in Serie A.

Notable Players: Armando Ferroni, Giovanni Guerrini, Luciano Bruni, Dino Pagliari, Antonio Di Gennaro, Giovanni Bruzzone, Claudio Desolati, Claudio Ricciarelli.

Main Points

• This is a brand new jersey with its tags attached. It has never been worn, washed or used.
• The jersey is 100% polyester. It’s breathable, and made for a life on the move.
• Fully customizable with the name and number of your favourite player or even yours! Just choose the Custom Jersey Option and then message us your desired name and number or write them in the order’s notes at checkout.
• Replica Version. This jersey is a remake of the official one, made with the exact same materials, look, and feel.
• Tighter fit: make sure you choose the right sizing. We recommend buying one size bigger than you usually wear. This will ensure the jersey will fit.

Sizing Guidelines

This jersey comes in five sizes, which have a tiny difference: they’re a smaller fit. Our suggestion is to pick your size 1 size bigger than you usually would. If you usually wear an M, pick an L. If you usually wear an S, pick an M.