{"product_id":"2003-05-leicester-city-shirt","title":"Leicester City Away Shirt 2003-05 Le Coq Sportif Vintage","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eLeicester City 2003-05 Away Shirt — Le Coq Sportif, the Walkers Stadium and Alliance Leicester era\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBetween 2003 and 2005, \u003cstrong\u003eLeicester City\u003c\/strong\u003e went through one of the most turbulent periods in its recent history: relegation, rebuilding, return to the Premier League. This \u003cstrong\u003eLe Coq Sportif away shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e, size Boys M, embodies all the dramatic tension of a club trying to reposition itself in the English football landscape, with the \u003cstrong\u003eAlliance Leicester\u003c\/strong\u003e logo stitched on the chest.\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 2003-2005\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leicester City\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Away\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit Manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Le Coq Sportif\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alliance Leicester\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e SLIGHTLY USED PRINTINGS, LITTLE PULLS, LITTLE BUBBLES, HOLE — authentic wear of a vintage worn shirt, guaranteed signs of life\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;\"\u003eThe 2003-2004 season remains etched in the memory of the \u003cstrong\u003eFoxes\u003c\/strong\u003e as a severe blow: after years in the Premier League, Leicester City was relegated to the Championship after a difficult campaign. The club then began a complete reconstruction phase, with weakened finances and a deeply reshaped squad. It is in this context of \u003cstrong\u003eurgent football\u003c\/strong\u003e that this away shirt was born — a dressing room under pressure, supporters who never gave up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eOn the pitch, players like \u003cstrong\u003eMuzzy Izzet\u003c\/strong\u003e, an emblematic technical figure of those Leicester years, or \u003cstrong\u003eLes Ferdinand\u003c\/strong\u003e in attack, wore this shirt in Championship matches where every point counted double. The atmosphere at \u003cstrong\u003eWalkers Stadium\u003c\/strong\u003e — the ground inaugurated in 2002 — remained electric despite the lower division. Fans flocked in large numbers, their kids wearing this away shirt in the stands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eMoments etched in this shirt\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 2004 relegation — the shock that reset everything\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nLeicester City went down to the Championship after the 2003-2004 season, ending a prolonged presence in English football's top flight. This away shirt was born just as the club had to rebuild from the ground up, a painful but foundational chapter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Le Coq Sportif partnership — a kit manufacturer embracing vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLe Coq Sportif\u003c\/strong\u003e kitted out Leicester City during this pivotal period, offering outfits with a design typical of 2000s English football. This partnership, less publicized than those of major German or American brands, now gives these shirts a \u003cstrong\u003ecertain rarity\u003c\/strong\u003e in the collector's market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlliance Leicester on the chest — a sponsor rooted in the region\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe sponsor \u003cstrong\u003eAlliance Leicester\u003c\/strong\u003e, a banking and financial services group based in the East Midlands, perfectly embodies this link between the club and its territory. A local, authentic partnership, which contrasts with today's global mega-sponsorships — and which gives this shirt a strong regional identity.\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 jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is exactly that: an object that existed in the real time of football, not a reproduction made to please the eye in a souvenir shop. The finishes, the inner labels, the flocking of the time, everything speaks of a manufacturing designed to be worn in a stadium, in the rain or in the aisles of a supporters' bus. It is the difference between a historical document and a photocopy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one has a \u003cstrong\u003e7\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e with some slightly worn prints, small pulls, tiny bubbles and a hole — stigmas that prove it has lived. This is not a jersey fresh out of a plastic-wrapped box: it's a jersey that has been worn, washed, loved. For an experienced collector, this patina is proof of authenticity, not a defect.\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 2000s\u003c\/strong\u003e do not correspond to the modern oversized cuts we know today. A Boys M from the Le Coq Sportif era is cut tight, with narrow shoulders and a reduced length. Before buying, it is imperative to check the actual measurements rather than relying on your usual size — you risk an unpleasant surprise upon receipt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eSpecifically: measure your chest circumference and compare it with the dimensions indicated in the product sheet. For this Boys M, expect a fitted cut, ideal for a child or an adult with a small build. If you hesitate between two vintage sizes, always take the larger one — \u003cstrong\u003ea jersey that's too small is unforgivable\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eWhy you should have it in your collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eLeicester City away shirt 2003-05 Le Coq Sportif\u003c\/strong\u003e ticks all the boxes of the discreet collector's holy grail: a kit manufacturer rarely represented in collections, a pivotal period in the club's history, an identifying regional sponsor. On the \u003cstrong\u003evintage football shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e market, Le Coq Sportif pieces from this decade are becoming increasingly rare — major brands have media dominance, but connoisseurs recognize the value of a historic European sports equipment manufacturer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn 7\/10 condition with its signs of wear, this shirt remains very presentable and, above all, \u003cstrong\u003e100% authentic in its history\u003c\/strong\u003e. There aren't many Boys' pieces from that era in good condition lying around — most have been lost, damaged, forgotten in attics. This one survived, and it deserves a place in a real collection rather than ending up in a garage sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eTo go further\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\/Leicester_City\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eLeicester City — 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 — Shirt History\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 Foxes fan or a lover of \u003cstrong\u003erare vintage shirts from the 2000s\u003c\/strong\u003e, this Le Coq Sportif piece is definitely worth a look — it's the story of a club that fought to get back up, on the back of a kid in the stands.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Leicester City","offers":[{"title":"Mr. BOYS","offer_id":54010317734163,"sku":"348686","price":14.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2003-05-LEICESTER-CITY-SHIRT-M-BOYS-348686_1.jpg?v=1775445505","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2003-05-leicester-city-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}