Everton 2005-06 Umbro Home Davies Vintage Jersey XXL

Everton 2005-06 Umbro Long-Sleeved Jersey – The CHANG Era with Davies Printing

In 2005, Everton was coming off a historic 2004-05 season that had set Goodison Park ablaze — a 4th place finish in the Premier League and a return to the Champions League for the first time since 1985. This 2005-06 Umbro long-sleeved home jersey, flocked with DAVIES, directly represents that pivotal moment for the Toffees, when Everton once again dreamed of European greatness. A raw, authentic collector's item, in 9/10 condition.

Jersey Details

Season: 2005-2006
Club: Everton FC
Type: Home
Manufacturer: Umbro
Sponsor: CHANG
Condition: 9/10
State: SPOT – authentic wear of a vintage worn jersey

What This Jersey Represents

The 2005-06 season for Everton was primarily a hangover after the euphoria of the previous year. David Moyes' club had finished 4th in 2004-05, qualifying the Toffees for the Champions League qualifiers — a first in twenty years. But the European adventure ended in the third qualifying round against Villarreal, and the club now had to bounce back in the Premier League with the same ambitions intact.

This jersey marks the season of confirmation or doubt — the one where Everton finished 11th in the league, far from their summer hopes. But it's also the season when players like Tim Cahill, Mikel Arteta, Marcus Bent, and James Beattie proudly wore this jersey at Goodison Park. And of course, the aforementioned Simon Davies, the Welsh midfielder who arrived from Tottenham, whose printing adorns the back of this item — a solid, technical player, representative of Moyes' philosophy.

Moments Etched in This Jersey

The Champions League third qualifying round against Villarreal (August 2005)
Everton had made the big leap into the Champions League for the first time since 1985, but Riquelme's Yellow Submarine had ended the dream in two matches. A shock that remains in the memories of Toffees fans and conditioned the entire season that followed.

The Merseyside Derby – Everton vs Liverpool at Goodison Park
Every season, the Merseyside derby is an event in itself, a trench warfare at Goodison Park where the Toffees defend their honor against their Liverpool neighbors. In 2005-06, these matches had a particular flavor — Everton was coming off an exceptional season and wanted to prove it was no accident.

The CHANG era and the Umbro partnership – a strong identity
Thai beer CHANG became Everton's shirt sponsor in 2004 and permanently settled on the front of the Toffees' jersey. Associated with Umbro's productions of that era, this combination results in immediately recognizable jerseys, which are now highly sought-after vintage pieces by collectors worldwide.

Authentic vs Replica

An authentic vintage jersey is the version worn by players on the field — or, failing that, the player version sold at the time in official stores, with superior finishes to mass-market replicas. The seams are different, the materials more technical, the construction details more refined. When you hold an authentic one, you know it immediately.

This one is in 9/10 condition with a SPOT — meaning it has a slight mark, a small localized stain or wear, characteristic of a jersey that has been worn. It's not a jersey fresh out of the box in cellophane; it's a jersey with a story. And in the world of vintage collector football jerseys, that matters. It matters a lot.

Vintage Size Guide

Vintage jerseys from the 2000s are generally cut smaller than modern equivalents. An XXL from 2005 often corresponds to a current XL in terms of chest size, and the fit is often more tailored on the shoulders and bust. Don't order solely based on your usual current jersey size — standards have changed.

Before confirming your order, take a measuring tape and measure your chest circumference, waist circumference, and the back length of a jersey that fits you well today. Then compare it with the actual measurements of this item, which you can request directly. This is the only way to avoid unpleasant surprises — and the disappointment of receiving a grail that doesn't fit.

Why Have It In Your Collection

The Everton 2005-06 Umbro home jersey is one of those pieces that tell the story of a specific era of English football — when Moyes' Toffees disrupted the established order of the Premier League. The DAVIES printing makes it an even more specific, named item, and thus even rarer than a blank jersey or one printed with another player. Jerseys with the printing of rotational players or key technical staff from this period are significantly harder to find than those of stars. And that's precisely what makes them valuable to a true collector.

In 9/10 condition, this long-sleeved jersey is in truly excellent condition for its age. The SPOT is there, honestly noted — we hide nothing — but overall, the piece is clean, solid, with intact printing and preserved structure. There aren't many in this condition still floating around on the market. Authentic long-sleeved jerseys from this period, with CHANG sponsor and named printing, are the kind of thing you miss once and regret for a long time.

To Go Further

• Everton FC – Wikipedia
• Football Kit Archive – Jersey History
• Premier League – Official Site
• UEFA – European Football

If you're a Toffees fan, a fan of early 2000s English football, or simply a serious collector of vintage Premier League jerseys — this jersey belongs in your wardrobe. Go for it before someone else does.