{"product_id":"2005-06-everton-beattie-shirt","title":"Everton 2005-06 Umbro Home Beattie Vintage Shirt 9\/10","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eEverton 2005-06 Umbro Home Shirt – Beattie Printing, a Transitional Season at Goodison Park\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThe 2005-06 season, Goodison Park. \u003cstrong\u003eJames Beattie arrives at Everton\u003c\/strong\u003e from Southampton to add power in the box, and he wears this \u003cstrong\u003eUmbro home shirt sponsored by CHANG\u003c\/strong\u003e to defend the Toffees' colors. Authentic printing, a pivotal era, a rare item.\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 2005-2006\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e Everton FC\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home\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 9\/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\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eThe 2005-06 season comes right after one of Everton's best performances in the \u003cstrong\u003emodern Premier League\u003c\/strong\u003e: the 2004-05 campaign which saw the Toffees finish in \u003cstrong\u003e4th place in the league\u003c\/strong\u003e, qualifying directly for the Champions League. David Moyes was at the helm during this period, a pragmatic coach capable of getting the best out of a squad without the budgets of the big teams. This shirt represents the continuity of a club that refused to play a supporting role in the English top flight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eOn the field, the core was solid: \u003cstrong\u003eTim Cahill\u003c\/strong\u003e as a tireless midfielder, \u003cstrong\u003eMikel Arteta\u003c\/strong\u003e delighting with his vision of the game, \u003cstrong\u003eJoseph Yobo\u003c\/strong\u003e as a defensive leader, and \u003cstrong\u003eNigel Martyn\u003c\/strong\u003e in goal for the first few weeks. The arrival of \u003cstrong\u003eBeattie\u003c\/strong\u003e up front was supposed to bring what the club was looking for: a physical center-forward capable of giving opposing defenses a hard time. All under the historic Toffees badge, embroidered on this \u003cstrong\u003eUmbro\u003c\/strong\u003e shirt that perfectly embodies the football aesthetic of the mid-2000s.\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\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 2005-06 Champions League Campaign\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nEverton, qualified for the \u003cstrong\u003eChampions League\u003c\/strong\u003e for the first time in decades, found themselves playing a preliminary round against Villarreal. A shock, a historic moment for any Toffees supporter, even if the European adventure ended there — the shirts from that season carry the rare pride of having competed at the continental elite level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReturn to the UEFA Cup and Moyes' Rigor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nRelegated to the \u003cstrong\u003eUEFA Cup\u003c\/strong\u003e after their European elimination, Everton players continued to fight on all fronts, proudly wearing this home shirt. Moyes imposed iron discipline that allowed the team to remain competitive despite the relentless schedule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeattie, the Center-Forward Who Put in the Effort\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJames Beattie\u003c\/strong\u003e was not the most technically gifted player in Everton's history, but he represented exactly what Goodison fans expected from a number 9: physical impact, won duels, aerial threat. His time as a Toffee is rooted in this period when the club sought to establish itself at the top of the English league.\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\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eAn \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic vintage shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e is a piece that actually existed in the locker room or in the stands of the time. Not a modern reprint, not a copy: real period textile with the finishes specific to \u003cstrong\u003eUmbro\u003c\/strong\u003e in 2005, embroidered crests, details that don't deceive a true connoisseur. This is exactly what you have here — and what's more, it's printed with the name of a player from the period, making it an object doubly rooted in its historical context.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eEverton 2005-06 shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e displayed in \u003cstrong\u003e9\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e is serious business. At this level of preservation after almost twenty years, we're talking about a piece that has been stored carefully, without major discoloration, without visible snags, without fading on the printing. For a shirt of this generation, it's clearly above average compared to what you find on the vintage market.\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\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage shirts from the 2000s\u003c\/strong\u003e are cut differently from what we wear today. The cuts of that era are more fitted, less oversized, and it's not uncommon for a \u003cstrong\u003evintage Umbro size L\u003c\/strong\u003e to correspond more to a current M depending on body types. This is an essential point to check before confirming your order, especially if you plan to wear it regularly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eTake your tape measure and measure your chest circumference, then compare with the exact product measurements available on the product sheet. For collector and display purposes, size matters less — but if you want to wear it to the stadium or watch a match, be precise. A shirt that pulls at the shoulders spoils the enjoyment, even if it's premium \u003cstrong\u003evintage Premier League shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e.\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\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eEverton 2005-06 Umbro home shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e with Beattie printing is a piece that ticks all the boxes for a serious collector. First, the season itself is historic: Everton in the Champions League, the Moyes project at its peak, a team with character and real players. Then, \u003cstrong\u003eshirts printed with secondary players\u003c\/strong\u003e from that era are often rarer than those of stars — Beatties, Kilbanes, Naysmiths, you see far fewer of them circulating than Rooneys or Cahills, and that has its price in the vintage world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003e9\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, frankly, there aren't many in this state on the market. Most shirts of this generation found in flea markets or on general platforms show cracked printing, sponsors falling apart, yellowed fabrics. Here, you have a piece preserved properly, which can integrate into a premium collection without blushing next to more prestigious pieces.\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\/Everton_F.C.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eEverton - 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 Shirts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.premierleague.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003ePremier League - Official Site\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 an Everton fan or simply a fan of 2000s English football, this shirt speaks for itself — a bygone era, enduring quality, a piece not to be missed.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Everton","offers":[{"title":"L","offer_id":53976872354067,"sku":"310153","price":79.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2005-06-EVERTON-BEATTIE-SHIRT-L-310153_1.jpg?v=1774898236","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2005-06-everton-beattie-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}