{"product_id":"2005-06-everton-davies-longsleeve-shirt","title":"Everton 2005-06 Umbro Home Davies Vintage Jersey XXL","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eEverton 2005-06 Umbro Long-Sleeved Jersey – The CHANG Era with Davies Printing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\nIn 2005, Everton was coming off a historic 2004-05 season that had set Goodison Park ablaze — a \u003cstrong\u003e4th place finish in the Premier League\u003c\/strong\u003e and a return to the \u003cstrong\u003eChampions League\u003c\/strong\u003e for the first time since 1985. This \u003cstrong\u003e2005-06 Umbro long-sleeved home jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e, flocked with \u003cstrong\u003eDAVIES\u003c\/strong\u003e, directly represents that pivotal moment for the Toffees, when Everton once again dreamed of European greatness. A raw, authentic collector's item, in \u003cstrong\u003e9\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n\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 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\u003eManufacturer:\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\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e SPOT – authentic wear of a vintage worn 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\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\nThe 2005-06 season for Everton was primarily a hangover after the euphoria of the previous year. \u003cstrong\u003eDavid Moyes'\u003c\/strong\u003e club had finished 4th in 2004-05, qualifying the Toffees for the \u003cstrong\u003eChampions League qualifiers\u003c\/strong\u003e — 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 \u003cstrong\u003ePremier League\u003c\/strong\u003e with the same ambitions intact.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\nThis jersey marks the season of confirmation or doubt — the one where \u003cstrong\u003eEverton finished 11th\u003c\/strong\u003e in the league, far from their summer hopes. But it's also the season when players like \u003cstrong\u003eTim Cahill\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eMikel Arteta\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eMarcus Bent\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eJames Beattie\u003c\/strong\u003e proudly wore this jersey at Goodison Park. And of course, the aforementioned \u003cstrong\u003eSimon Davies\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Welsh midfielder who arrived from Tottenham, whose printing adorns the back of this item — a solid, technical player, representative of Moyes' philosophy.\n\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 Champions League third qualifying round against Villarreal (August 2005)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nEverton had made the big leap into the \u003cstrong\u003eChampions League\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Merseyside Derby – Everton vs Liverpool at Goodison Park\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nEvery season, the \u003cstrong\u003eMerseyside derby\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe CHANG era and the Umbro partnership – a strong identity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThai beer \u003cstrong\u003eCHANG\u003c\/strong\u003e became Everton's shirt sponsor in 2004 and permanently settled on the front of the Toffees' jersey. Associated with \u003cstrong\u003eUmbro's\u003c\/strong\u003e productions of that era, this combination results in immediately recognizable jerseys, which are now highly sought-after \u003cstrong\u003evintage pieces\u003c\/strong\u003e by collectors worldwide.\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;\"\u003e\nAn \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic vintage jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\nThis one is in \u003cstrong\u003e9\/10 condition with a SPOT\u003c\/strong\u003e — 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 \u003cstrong\u003evintage collector football jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e, that matters. It matters a lot.\n\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\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage jerseys from the 2000s\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\nBefore 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.\n\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;\"\u003e\nThe \u003cstrong\u003eEverton 2005-06 Umbro home jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003cstrong\u003eDAVIES\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003cstrong\u003esignificantly harder to find\u003c\/strong\u003e than those of stars. And that's precisely what makes them valuable to a true collector.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\nIn \u003cstrong\u003e9\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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.\n\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 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 – Jersey History\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;\"\u003e\nIf you're a Toffees fan, a fan of early 2000s English football, or simply a serious collector of \u003cstrong\u003evintage Premier League jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e — this jersey belongs in your wardrobe. Go for it before someone else does.\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Everton","offers":[{"title":"XXL","offer_id":53976872780051,"sku":"280324","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-DAVIES-LONGSLEEVE-SHIRT-XXL-280324_1.jpg?v=1774898237","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2005-06-everton-davies-longsleeve-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}