{"product_id":"2005-06-everton-longsleeve-shirt","title":"Everton Away Shirt Umbro 2005-06 Long Sleeved Vintage","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eEverton Away Long-Sleeve Jersey 2005-06 — Umbro, the Moyes era in full swing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e2005-06 Season: Everton had just clinched a \u003cstrong\u003ehistoric fourth place in the Premier League\u003c\/strong\u003e the previous year, and all of Goodison Park held its breath to see if the club could maintain that form. This \u003cstrong\u003eUmbro long-sleeve away jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is a direct witness to that pivotal period—when the Toffees were once again a significant force in English 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 2005-2006\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e Everton FC\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Away\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit Manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Umbro\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShirt Sponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not specified\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e USED FABRIC — authentic wear of a \u003cstrong\u003eworn vintage jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e, living fabric with its history\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 2005-06, Everton was going through a period every Toffees fan knows by heart: \u003cstrong\u003eDavid Moyes\u003c\/strong\u003e was transforming a club that had been dormant for too long into a team capable of scaring anyone in the Premier League. The previous season's fourth place had caused widespread disbelief—and even a \u003cstrong\u003ehistoric qualification for the Champions League group stage\u003c\/strong\u003e. In 2005-06, the objective was clear: to establish themselves in the top half of the table and prove it was no fluke.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eOn the pitch, it was a generation of serious, tough players, authentically Evertonian. \u003cstrong\u003eTim Cahill\u003c\/strong\u003e was at the peak of his powers in midfield, scoring in big games. \u003cstrong\u003eMikel Arteta\u003c\/strong\u003e dictated the midfield with an elegance that contrasted with the surrounding intensity. Up front, \u003cstrong\u003eJames Beattie\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eMarcus Bent\u003c\/strong\u003e battled for the striker position, while \u003cstrong\u003ePhil Neville\u003c\/strong\u003e, who arrived from Manchester United, brought his defensive experience. A team with character, difficult to outmaneuver, true to the club's DNA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eMoments etched into this jersey\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe European baptism of fire — Champions League 2005\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nEven before the 2005-06 season truly began, Everton made history by competing in the \u003cstrong\u003eChampions League preliminary rounds\u003c\/strong\u003e for the first time in decades. Villarreal CF blocked their path, but the mere fact of being there remains a highlight in the Toffees' memory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe UEFA Cup campaign — a new arena for expression\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAfter being eliminated from the Champions League, Everton bounced back in the \u003cstrong\u003eUEFA Cup\u003c\/strong\u003e and continued to entertain their supporters on the European stage. A rare experience for a generation of players and fans unaccustomed to playing on Thursday nights outside English borders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Merseyside derby — always the fixture of the year\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nEvery season, regardless of current form, the \u003cstrong\u003ederby against Liverpool\u003c\/strong\u003e remains the match around which the entire city revolves. In 2005-06, with a competitive team and an electric Goodison Park, these confrontations took on an extra dimension—every point gained against the Reds was worth double in the hearts of the supporters.\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 object as a replica fresh off the printer. It's the cut of the era, the textile materials of the time, the Umbro finishes as they were produced for pros or for the market back then—before everything became ultra-light and interchangeable synthetic. Wearing an authentic jersey means wearing something that has a physical reality in time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one displays a \u003cstrong\u003e7\/10 condition with a USED FABRIC state\u003c\/strong\u003e: the fabric bears the marks of real use. It's not a blister-packed jersey that has never seen the light of day—it's a jersey that has lived, been worn, and has a story. For a serious collector, that's often the most interesting part.\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;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003esizes of vintage jerseys from the 2000s\u003c\/strong\u003e do not correspond to current standards. An Umbro L from 2005 generally fits smaller than a modern L—cuts were more fitted, less \"oversized,\" and shoulders less wide. Don't rely on the label alone when ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore buying, take a jersey you currently wear and measure the chest width flat, then the total length. Compare these with the measurements provided in the product sheet. This is the only reliable method to avoid unpleasant surprises with a \u003cstrong\u003elong-sleeve retro jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e from that era.\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 2005-06 season represents a turning point in Everton's recent history. It was the era when the club reminded all of England of its presence, when \u003cstrong\u003eDavid Moyes\u003c\/strong\u003e was building something solid brick by brick. A \u003cstrong\u003elong-sleeve away jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e from this season is a collector's item—not just clothing, but a temporal marker of a pivotal period in English football.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThere aren't many in this condition still circulating. A \u003cstrong\u003evintage Umbro Everton jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e from this era in size L with long sleeves is already rare in itself—long-sleeve versions sold slower off the shelves back then, so current stock is logically more limited today. The 7\/10 condition is honest, the fabric shows signs of life, but the jersey is there, whole, recognizable. That's what a true collector's item is: real, not cellophane-perfect.\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 — Kit 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 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;\"\u003eIf you've followed Everton since that time or want to remember the visceral nature of English football in the mid-2000s, this jersey is for you—it's up to you to decide if you let it slip away.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Everton","offers":[{"title":"L","offer_id":53976873206035,"sku":"349877","price":29.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2005-06-EVERTON-LONGSLEEVE-SHIRT-L-349877_1.jpg?v=1774898239","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2005-06-everton-longsleeve-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}