{"product_id":"2004-06-lincoln-city-shirt","title":"Lincoln City Home Shirt 2004-06 Official Vintage Collector","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eLincoln City 2004-06 Jersey – English Football in the Blood, Scarf in the Wind\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn 2004, \u003cstrong\u003eLincoln City\u003c\/strong\u003e was battling in the trenches of the English \u003cstrong\u003eFootball League Two\u003c\/strong\u003e, where every hard-fought point counted double and supporters never gave up. This \u003cstrong\u003eLincoln City 2004-06 home jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e, sponsored by \u003cem\u003eThe Contracting Solutions Group\u003c\/em\u003e, is a direct testament to two seasons of struggle at the pinnacle of English amateur and semi-professional football.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eJersey Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:2;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeason:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2004-2006\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lincoln City\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit Manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Official\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e THE CONTRACTING SOLUTIONS GROUP\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e DIRTY - authentic wear of a worn vintage jersey\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 jersey represents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eIn the mid-2000s, \u003cstrong\u003eLincoln City FC\u003c\/strong\u003e played in the \u003cstrong\u003eFootball League Two\u003c\/strong\u003e, the fourth tier of English football, in an intense and highly competitive sporting environment. Sincil Bank, their historic stadium, roared at every home game — it wasn't just a field, it was a popular fortress where the club, rooted since 1884, continued to live its undiminished passion. This jersey represents two full seasons of a club that never stopped believing in promotion and the glory of local football.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eImps\u003c\/strong\u003e — Lincoln City supporters' well-known nickname — went through this period with a strong identity, carried by combative players and a determined technical staff. Men like \u003cstrong\u003eGary Taylor-Fletcher\u003c\/strong\u003e, a striker who left his mark while wearing the Imps jersey during those years, or rugged and determined midfielders who knew how to keep the game alive on often waterlogged and fiercely contested pitches. That's English lower league football: raw, sincere, passionate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eMoments etched in this jersey\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe constant struggle for survival and promotion to League One\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDuring the 2004-2005 and 2005-2006 seasons, Lincoln City found itself in an extremely tight league where every away trip was a challenge and every home win a breath of fresh air. It was in this context of continuous battle that this jersey was worn, sweated in, lived in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSincil Bank, the Imps' fortress\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlaying at home for Lincoln City means relying on a unique popular stadium atmosphere in England, where supporters' chants resonate loudly even in the fourth division. This home jersey literally carries the DNA of those evenings under the Sincil Bank lights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line:height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA sponsor rooted in the local territory\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Contracting Solutions Group\u003c\/em\u003e, the sponsor displayed on this jersey, is a symbol of a local economy supporting its beloved club. It's this link between the regional economic fabric and the club that makes grassroots English football so beautiful — and this jersey is a tangible, worn proof of that.\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 isn't printed digitally or mass-produced for the general public. It was tailored for wear on the field, designed with the technical materials of the time, and it retains all the traces of that active life. The difference with a modern replica is obvious as soon as you hold it: cut, texture, flocking, inner labels — everything speaks of real football, not showroom football.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one boasts an \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e despite being described as \"dirty,\" which in the world of \u003cstrong\u003evintage collector jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e means one specific thing: it's authentic, it has lived, but it remains in remarkable condition. A slight bit of dirt on a jersey from this era is patina, not a disqualifying flaw. For true collectors, it's even further proof of authenticity.\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 jerseys from the 2000s\u003c\/strong\u003e are generally cut more snugly than current standards. An XS from 2004 often corresponds to what would today be called a small-cut S, or a very fitted modern XS. The cuts of the time were designed to hug the body, without the looseness of oversized jerseys that have become the norm in professional football since the 2010s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore buying, \u003cstrong\u003etake your measurements with a tape measure\u003c\/strong\u003e: chest circumference and back length are the two essential pieces of data. Compare them to the actual measurements of the jersey if available, and if in doubt, go up a size — it's better to have a slightly loose jersey than one you can never put on without a struggle with the seams.\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;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJerseys from English League Two clubs\u003c\/strong\u003e from the 2000s are now significantly rarer on the market than those from Premier League or Championship clubs. Lincoln City doesn't mass-produce, doesn't make magazine covers, and that's exactly what makes this type of piece precious for a serious collector. This isn't a jersey you come across every day on resale platforms — it's a niche piece, for the true connoisseurs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eWith an \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 despite the dirty condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, this jersey is clearly above the average of pieces found in this age range and for this specific club. There aren't many in this condition on the market — most worn jerseys from this era are either faded or lost at the bottom of an old sports bag. This one has been preserved with a form of respect. That's rare, and it shows.\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\/Lincoln_City_F.C.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eLincoln City F.C. - 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 jerseys\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 looking for a jersey that tells a real story, not a plastic copy bought in an outlet — this Lincoln City 2004-06 is for you. It's up to you to decide if you let it slip away.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lincoln City","offers":[{"title":"XS","offer_id":54011615084819,"sku":"194904","price":34.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2004-06-LINCOLN-CITY-SHIRT-XS-194904_1.jpg?v=1775491657","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2004-06-lincoln-city-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}