Chelsea 1987 Away Retro Football Shirt (Spackman 8) is a fan version football shirt for the 1987 season, produced for supporters in a breathable polyester build with a team colourway. It is a supporter-tier replica rather than a player-issue garment, so the fit runs true to standard sizing and the price stays accessible for everyday wear.
- Chelsea 1987 away with Spackman 8 printing
- Made for fans — see the size table below
- Breathable polyester, team colour colourway
- Custom name and number printing available at checkout
- Ships worldwide from our football shirt store
What makes a shirt worth owning? A player worth backing, a design worth wearing, and a story worth retelling. The Chelsea 1987 shirt with Spackman (No. 8) printed on the back checks all three.
Condition
Brand new with tags
Fabric
Lightweight breathable polyester
The Design
The design does the talking: the Chelsea colors are laid out exactly as the club wore them that season, crest sitting proud on the chest and the lettering true to the campaign. It photographs like a proper football shirt — because it is one.
Fit & Fabric
This is the fan version of the shirt — identical design to the match-day template, cut for real life. The roomier fit and soft-touch knit make it a shirt you actually reach for, whether that is for the stadium, the street, or the sofa on away nights.
Frequently Asked Questions
+What season is this Chelsea shirt from
This design is the 1987 edition — the campaign's specific colorway, crest, and lettering. Season-specific shirts are how collectors mark eras, and this one captures that campaign's look faithfully
+What colors does this Chelsea shirt come in
This listing is the club colorway. Where Chelsea released home, away, and third variations for the season, each appears as its own listing — so you can build the full kit collection at your own pace
+Is the crest embroidered or printed
The crest is applied in the style of the season's design — modern shirts typically use heat-bonded crests, retro reproductions often recreate the era's sewn-on look. Either way, the finish matches the design it celebrates and is built to survive regular cold washing
+Is this shirt a good gift for a Chelsea fan
For a Chelsea supporter, this shirt is a guaranteed win. The Spackman name and number carry the emotional weight; the size chart handles the fit. It is the gift equivalent of a goal celebration
+How do I pick the right size when buying as a gift
Measure a shirt they already love and compare to the chart — that is the reliable path. Or simply order their standard tee size; exchanges are free within 30 days if the fit is off
+What makes a better gift — home or away shirt
Home shirts are the iconic choice — the colors every neutral recognizes. Away shirts are the connoisseur's pick, marking specific seasons and famous away wins. If unsure, home is the safe classic; if the fan already owns the home version, the away shirt completes the set
+Which player and number is printed on this shirt
The back reads Spackman 8, applied in the lettering style of that Chelsea season. It is the exact pairing fans remember from the campaign
Grab your size, add custom name and number printing if the mood strikes, and this Chelsea shirt with Spackman on the back is ready to wear the moment you open the box. Two shirts in one order cover most fan wardrobes easily.
