{"product_id":"2004-05-everton-kilbane-shirt","title":"Everton Away Shirt 2004-05 Umbro Kilbane vintage S","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eEverton Away Shirt 2004-05 Umbro – Kilbane print, the season of European return\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2004-05 Everton season\u003c\/strong\u003e remains etched in memory as one of the most delightful surprises of the \u003cstrong\u003e2000s Premier League\u003c\/strong\u003e — and this \u003cstrong\u003eUmbro away shirt with Kilbane printing\u003c\/strong\u003e is a direct testament to that. An authentic worn piece, size S, with the \u003cstrong\u003eChang Beer\u003c\/strong\u003e sponsor on the chest and the light wear of someone who truly believed.\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 2004-2005\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e Everton FC\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Away\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit Manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Umbro\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e CHANG\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e SLIGHTLY USED PRINTINGS – authentic wear of a worn vintage shirt, printing with slight signs of use consistent with the era\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 \u003cstrong\u003e2004-05 season was one of renewal for the Toffees\u003c\/strong\u003e. David Moyes, then in the midst of building his project at Goodison Park, pulled off a masterstroke by guiding Everton to \u003cstrong\u003efourth place in the Premier League\u003c\/strong\u003e — a result no one had truly anticipated at the start of the season. For a club that had been navigating between mid-table and relegation zones for years, it was a monumental breath of fresh air. This away shirt embodies that period of resurgence, driven by a cohesive team and a manager who knew how to get the best out of every player.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.8;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eChampions League qualification\u003c\/strong\u003e — the first for Everton in decades — is the symbol of an extraordinary season. The team relied on a solid collective led by players like \u003cstrong\u003eTim Cahill\u003c\/strong\u003e, who arrived that summer and was immediately decisive, \u003cstrong\u003eMarcus Bent\u003c\/strong\u003e up front, and a hardworking midfield in which \u003cstrong\u003eKevin Kilbane\u003c\/strong\u003e played a central role. The atmosphere at Goodison was electric, and every away game became a demonstration of the team's identity: hard to maneuver, compact, efficient.\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\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.8;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistoric fourth place in the Premier League\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFinishing fourth in the 2004-05 Premier League is a performance Everton fans will never forget. This result opened the doors to the \u003cstrong\u003eChampions League for the first time since 1970\u003c\/strong\u003e, a qualification that sent shockwaves through the North West of England.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.8;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKevin Kilbane, the tireless left flank\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn Irish international and a pressing soldier, \u003cstrong\u003eKilbane\u003c\/strong\u003e is the archetype of a player who makes a team tick without necessarily racking up impressive stats. Present in both big and small matches, he embodies the dedication of Moyes' team — his name on the back of this shirt is a tribute to the kind of footballer who is never celebrated enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.8;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe arrival of Tim Cahill and the midfield revolution\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSigned from Millwall in the summer of 2004, \u003cstrong\u003eTim Cahill\u003c\/strong\u003e absolutely exploded onto the Premier League scene that season with crucial goals. His understanding with Kilbane in midfield directly contributed to this exceptional campaign that Everton would not experience again anytime soon.\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=\"font-size:1.8;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eAn \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic vintage shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e is not a mass-produced souvenir item for tourists. It is the version actually available for purchase in 2004, with the finishes, labels, logos, and materials of the \u003cstrong\u003eUmbro\u003c\/strong\u003e era. The cuts are different, the textiles too — far from today's ultra-light polyester. Holding this kind of piece in your hands is to directly feel what football was like in that decade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.8;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis shirt is in \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 condition with slightly worn prints\u003c\/strong\u003e — it's the mark of a shirt that has lived, not an item kept under plastic. The Kilbane print shows some signs of age, consistent with a shirt of this generation that has been worn. Nothing that affects readability or overall aesthetics: it's honest wear, the kind that tells a story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eVintage Size Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.8;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUmbro sizes from the 2000s\u003c\/strong\u003e do not correspond to current standards. A vintage S from 2004 often fits like a modern XS, sometimes even tighter depending on the cut. Shirts from that era are designed to be close-fitting, with narrower shoulders and less generous torso length than today. Do not rely on labels without checking actual measurements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.8;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore confirming your order, take your tape measure and measure your chest circumference flat, as well as your torso length from the shoulder. Compare with the exact shirt measurements available in the product sheet. A \u003cstrong\u003evintage size S shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e will generally fit someone with a chest circumference between 86 and 90 cm — but measurement remains the only true reference.\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=\"font-size:1.8;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEverton vintage shirts from the Moyes era\u003c\/strong\u003e are clearly undervalued in the collector's market, especially the away versions. The 2004-05 season is objectively one of the most significant in the club's recent history, and the shirts associated with it — especially with a player print — are becoming increasingly rare on the secondary market. An \u003cstrong\u003eUmbro away shirt with a print from this season\u003c\/strong\u003e is a piece that is seriously starting to be missing from display cases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.8;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eMoreover, having \u003cstrong\u003eKilbane's\u003c\/strong\u003e name on the back is a choice that makes a difference: it's not the generic print of a star player sold in thousands of copies. It's the name of an endearing player, loyal to the club, who speaks directly to true connoisseurs. There aren't many in this condition on the market — 8\/10 condition, legible print, complete shirt. If you're a fan of 2000s Premier League or a collector of \u003cstrong\u003evintage Umbro shirts\u003c\/strong\u003e, this is the kind of piece you regret not getting.\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=\"font-size:2.2;line-height:2.2;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Everton_F.C.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eEverton 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 kits\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.premierleague.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003ePremier League – Official Website\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;\"\u003eAn away shirt from a season the Toffees haven't relived since — if you let it go, you might be looking for it for a long time. It's up to you.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Everton","offers":[{"title":"S","offer_id":53976871731475,"sku":"280295","price":59.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2004-05-EVERTON-KILBANE-SHIRT-S-280295_7.jpg?v=1774898233","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2004-05-everton-kilbane-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}