{"product_id":"2004-05-olympique-lyon-shirt","title":"Lyon Away Shirt 2004-05 Umbro Vintage | OL Collector","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eOL 2004-05 Umbro Away Kit — The Season of the Fourth Consecutive Title\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThe 2004-05 season, \u003cstrong\u003eOlympique Lyonnais\u003c\/strong\u003e was rewriting French football history. This \u003cstrong\u003eUmbro away kit\u003c\/strong\u003e, emblazoned with \u003cstrong\u003eRenault Trucks\u003c\/strong\u003e, is precisely the fabric in which Lyon continued its absolute domination of \u003cstrong\u003eLigue 1\u003c\/strong\u003e — a reign that had never before been seen in the French championship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eKit 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 Olympique Lyonnais\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Away\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Umbro\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e RENAULT TRUCKS\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e M Boys\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e LITTLE PULLS — authentic wear of a worn vintage jersey, some small pulled threads with no major snags\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 Kit Represents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eIn 2004-05, \u003cstrong\u003eLyon was no longer a title contender — Lyon WAS the title\u003c\/strong\u003e. The Rhône club was achieving what no one had ever done in France: a series of \u003cstrong\u003econsecutive championships\u003c\/strong\u003e that would eventually reach seven, and which was starting to get all of Europe talking. This Umbro away kit was the uniform of a war machine that simply had no rivals in Ligue 1 that season. The Groupama Stadium didn't exist yet, but Gerland was already shaking under the ovations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eOn the field, a golden generation was running the show. \u003cstrong\u003eJuninho Pernambucano\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Brazilian magician with devastating free kicks, dictated the midfield. \u003cstrong\u003eSylvain Wiltord\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eÉric Abidal\u003c\/strong\u003e proudly wore the colors, while \u003cstrong\u003eGrégory Coupet\u003c\/strong\u003e in goal showed unwavering solidity. \u003cstrong\u003eMichael Essien\u003c\/strong\u003e, before his departure to Chelsea at the end of the season, was still there to torment opposing midfielders with his power and work rate. A team built to win, with a united group rallied around the Aulas-Houiller project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eMoments Etched in This Kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Fourth Consecutive Ligue 1 Title — 2004-05\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nLyon achieved what no French club had managed at the time: a fourth consecutive championship. The consistency of this team over time was truly astounding, and this away kit is direct proof of that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Champions League Journey\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nOL reached the \u003cstrong\u003equarter-finals of the 2004-05 Champions League\u003c\/strong\u003e, eliminated by PSV Eindhoven after a tight two-legged tie. This away kit is the one from European nights — trips to the big stages of the Old Continent, nights where Lyon made everyone fearful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMichael Essien, Last Season Before Chelsea\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis 2004-05 season was \u003cstrong\u003eMichael Essien's\u003c\/strong\u003e last in a Lyon shirt before his sensational €38 million transfer to Chelsea. Wearing this kit also recalls the era when OL attracted and retained the best players on the continent — before selling them at the peak of their value.\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;\"\u003eAn \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic vintage jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is not the same as a store-bought replica. The materials, the cut, the manufacturing — everything is different. At that time, \u003cstrong\u003eUmbro\u003c\/strong\u003e produced jerseys with particular attention to textile quality, finishes that aged well, and a visual identity unique to each club. Finding an authentic one from this generation today is rare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one is in \u003cstrong\u003e9\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e with only a few small pulled threads — what collectors call \"little pulls.\" Nothing visible from a distance, nothing that detracts from the kit. For a jersey over twenty years old, this is exceptional preservation that attests to careful maintenance throughout its life.\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=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eThis jersey is labeled \u003cstrong\u003eM Boys\u003c\/strong\u003e — a junior size from the Umbro era. \u003cstrong\u003eVintage sizes from the 2000s\u003c\/strong\u003e are generally more fitted and cut differently than modern standards. A 2004 M Boys roughly corresponds to a slim adult figure or a young fan of the current generation. Do not assume your usual size applies directly here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore buying, measure your chest circumference and compare it with the actual dimensions of the jersey. As a general rule, lay the jersey flat, multiply the width by two, and compare to your measurements, leaving a minimum of 3 to 5 cm of ease. This is the only way to avoid unpleasant surprises with a \u003cstrong\u003ecollectible vintage jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e that cannot be returned like a regular retail item.\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 2004-2007 period represents \u003cstrong\u003ethe golden age of Olympique Lyonnais\u003c\/strong\u003e — a unique moment in French football history that will probably never happen again. The away kits from this era, produced by Umbro with the Renault Trucks sponsor, have become sought-after collector's items for OL fans and collectors of \u003cstrong\u003evintage Ligue 1 jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e worldwide. The window to find them in good condition closes a little more each year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThere aren't many in this condition, let's be honest. An \u003cstrong\u003eUmbro Lyon 2004-05 away kit\u003c\/strong\u003e in 9\/10 condition, with just a few pulled threads and no major tears or discoloration, is the kind of piece that true collectors recognize at first glance. Time takes its toll on textiles — and when a jersey from that era reaches us in this condition, it means it has been treated with respect. It's up to you to continue in that vein.\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\/Olympique_Lyonnais\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eLyon - 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 — Kit History\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ligue1.fr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eLigue 1 — 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;\"\u003eThis jersey is twenty years of Lyon history condensed into an Umbro kit — if you know what that represents, you already know if it's for you.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lyon","offers":[{"title":"Mr. BOYS","offer_id":54006743957779,"sku":"301470","price":39.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2004-05-OLYMPIQUE-LYON-SHIRT-M-BOYS-301470_1.jpg?v=1775230912","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2004-05-olympique-lyon-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}