{"product_id":"1981-84-linfield-fc-shirt","title":"Linfield FC 1981-84 Home Shirt Le Coq Sportif Vintage XL","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eLinfield FC 1981-84 – The Le Coq Sportif Home Shirt Worn by the Blues' Legends\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBetween 1981 and 1984, \u003cstrong\u003eLinfield FC\u003c\/strong\u003e dominated Northern Irish football with relentless consistency, and this \u003cstrong\u003eLe Coq Sportif home shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e is a direct witness to that era of power. Worn by men like \u003cstrong\u003eTrevor Anderson\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eMartin McGaughey\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eRoy Walsh\u003c\/strong\u003e, this authentic XL-sized shirt is a raw piece of \u003cstrong\u003evintage Northern Irish football history\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eShirt Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:2;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeason:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1981-1984\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e Linfield FC – N. Irish Clubs\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit Manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Le Coq Sportif\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home Shirt (no shirt sponsor)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e XL\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eWhat This Shirt Represents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLinfield FC\u003c\/strong\u003e, based at Windsor Park in Belfast, is no ordinary club in the landscape of British Isles football. It is Northern Ireland's most successful club, with a track record in the \u003cstrong\u003eIrish League\u003c\/strong\u003e that has commanded respect for over a century. In the early 1980s, the Blues were in the midst of national hegemony, accumulating league titles and local trophies in a Northern Irish football scene then much more isolated from the rest of the continent. Wearing this shirt means affiliating oneself with one of the strongest institutions in \u003cstrong\u003eBritish Isles football\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eOn the pitch, this period saw decisive players wear this shirt. \u003cstrong\u003eTrevor Anderson\u003c\/strong\u003e, a former Northern Ireland international who played for Manchester United and Swindon Town, brought his experience to the club at the end of his career. \u003cstrong\u003eMartin McGaughey\u003c\/strong\u003e established himself as one of the Irish League's most feared goalscorers, a goal machine recognized far beyond Northern Irish borders. And \u003cstrong\u003eRoy Walsh\u003c\/strong\u003e embodied the hard-working midfielder typical of British football at the time. Three profiles, one jersey, that of \u003cstrong\u003evintage 80s Linfield FC\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eMoments Etched into This Shirt\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIrish League Domination (1981-1984)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDuring this period, Linfield confirmed its status as the most powerful club in Northern Ireland by winning several editions of the \u003cstrong\u003eIrish League First Division\u003c\/strong\u003e. It was an era when Windsor Park was a fortress, and this shirt was its standard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEuropean Campaigns in This Shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nLike all Northern Irish champions, Linfield competed in the \u003cstrong\u003eEuropean Cup Winners' Cup\u003c\/strong\u003e during these seasons, pitting the Blues against opponents from across the continent. These European escapades remain etched in the collective memory of Windsor Park supporters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Irish Cup, a Must-Win Trophy of the Era\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe \u003cstrong\u003eIrish Cup\u003c\/strong\u003e was Linfield's other obsession, and the years 1981-84 continued a long tradition of success in the national cup. This shirt witnessed intense nights under the floodlights of Belfast, in derby confrontations that were every bit as intense as the great British clashes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eAuthentic vs. Replica\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003evintage authentic shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e is a piece made to be played in, not mass-produced and sold in stores. The cuts of the era, the original labels, the finishes of kit manufacturers like \u003cstrong\u003eLe Coq Sportif\u003c\/strong\u003e in the 80s – you won't find any of that on a modern replica. It's tangible, concrete, football that still smells of the changing room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one boasts an \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is frankly excellent for a piece over forty years old. This isn't a shirt sealed in plastic from a museum; it's a shirt that has lived, but is in remarkable condition for an authentic piece of that generation. A \u003cstrong\u003evintage Le Coq Sportif Linfield shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e in this condition is a rare find.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eVintage Sizing Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage sizes from the 1980s\u003c\/strong\u003e do not correspond to current standards – this is an almost universal rule in the world of \u003cstrong\u003eretro football shirts\u003c\/strong\u003e. An XL from 1981 is often the equivalent of a modern L, sometimes even an M depending on body shape. The cuts were more fitted, shorter, designed for the body of a player at the time and not for a supporter's comfort in the stands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore you commit, grab a tape measure and check your chest circumference and torso length. Compare with the exact measurements available on the product sheet. A poorly sized vintage shirt is a disappointment – a vintage shirt that fits perfectly is a piece worn with pride. Take the time to check, you won't regret it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eWhy Have It In Your Collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003evintage Linfield FC shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e from the 80s is an absolute rarity on the \u003cstrong\u003efootball collector's market\u003c\/strong\u003e. Northern Irish football remains largely underrepresented in European collections, which makes each piece from this scene even more precious. Add to that the \u003cstrong\u003eLe Coq Sportif\u003c\/strong\u003e brand, a French kit manufacturer at the peak of its popularity in the eighties, and you have a combination that attracts both vintage specialists and fans of British football history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eAn \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 condition for a 1981-84 shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e is uncommon. The majority of shirts from this period still on the market show signs of age – discoloration, snags, torn labels. Here, you have a piece that has survived four decades without losing its soul or integrity. There aren't many in this condition, and those who know, know.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eTo Learn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"line-height:2.2;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Linfield_F.C.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eLinfield FC - Wikipedia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.footballkitarchive.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eFootball Kit Archive – History of vintage shirts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.uefa.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eUEFA – European Football\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-style:italic;line-height:1.8;\"\u003eIf you're a fan of Northern Irish football, \u003cstrong\u003evintage Le Coq Sportif\u003c\/strong\u003e, or simply a collector who doesn't let rare pieces slip by — this one deserves a place in your display. It's up to you.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"N. Irish Clubs","offers":[{"title":"XL","offer_id":54012076687635,"sku":"326673","price":229.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_1981-84-LINFIELD-FC-SHIRT-XL-326673_1.jpg?v=1775502591","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/1981-84-linfield-fc-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}