{"product_id":"2005-06-everton-shirt","title":"Everton 2005-06 Umbro Home Vintage Shirt - XL Boys","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eEverton 2005-06 Umbro Home Shirt — The Season of European Return\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn 2005-06, \u003cstrong\u003eEverton\u003c\/strong\u003e played in the \u003cstrong\u003eChampions League\u003c\/strong\u003e for the first time since 1970. This \u003cstrong\u003eUmbro home shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e with the \u003cstrong\u003eChang Beer\u003c\/strong\u003e sponsor, in a Boys XL size, is exactly what the Toffees wore during that historic season at Goodison Park. A piece of Merseyside blue history, in 8\/10 condition.\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\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e XL Boys\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e SPONSOR: CHANG — authentic wear of a pre-owned \u003cstrong\u003evintage shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e, consistent with its age and history\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\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eThe 2005-06 season was the culmination of the \u003cstrong\u003eDavid Moyes\u003c\/strong\u003e project at Goodison Park. Having qualified fourth in the Championship the previous season, the \u003cstrong\u003eToffees\u003c\/strong\u003e made their grand return to the European stage, and not just any stage: the \u003cstrong\u003eUEFA Champions League\u003c\/strong\u003e. For a club that had struggled for decades to establish itself consistently in the English top flight, it was a momentous event — almost unreal for an entire generation of supporters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis shirt also belongs to the great era of \u003cstrong\u003eTim Cahill\u003c\/strong\u003e, who arrived a year earlier and was already indispensable in the Toffees' midfield. \u003cstrong\u003eDuncan Ferguson\u003c\/strong\u003e, nearing the end of his career but still revered at Goodison, still wore these colors. And up front, \u003cstrong\u003eMarcus Bent\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eJames Beattie\u003c\/strong\u003e provided the physical presence Moyes's game demanded. A team of warriors, a meticulous coach, and a Thai beer sponsor that would become iconic in the club's history.\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\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Champions League Qualifying Round Against Villarreal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nEverton played the third qualifying round of the \u003cstrong\u003e2005-06 Champions League\u003c\/strong\u003e against Riquelme's Villarreal — a great story in itself. The Yellow Submarine was too strong, but the Toffees had earned their ticket to Europe, and that's something you don't forget.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Pursuit in the UEFA Cup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nRelegated to the \u003cstrong\u003eUEFA Cup\u003c\/strong\u003e, Moyes's men held their own and continued their European adventure, offering Goodison evenings the club hadn't seen in ages. This shirt experienced that — and that's enough to give it a value beyond mere fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTim Cahill, the Australian Engine of This Team\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 2005-06, \u003cstrong\u003eTim Cahill\u003c\/strong\u003e was at the peak of his form at Goodison. The Australian scored important goals, symbolized the combative spirit of this Everton team, and became the absolute idol of the kids who wore exactly this shirt size — XL Boys — in the stadium stands.\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 shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e is not a reprint or a copy sold ten years later. It's a piece produced and distributed at the time, worn by real supporters or players, with the textile technologies of the era. The badge is sewn, the sponsor flocking is original, the Umbro finishes are those of 2005. That's what makes the difference for a \u003cstrong\u003eserious collector\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one is rated \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e — which, in the world of \u003cstrong\u003evintage football shirts\u003c\/strong\u003e, represents very good condition. The Chang sponsor is present and legible, which is often the first point of inspection on a shirt of this generation. Some normal signs of wear related to its age, but nothing to indicate poor preservation. A fine example.\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 shirts from the 2000s\u003c\/strong\u003e generally fit smaller than modern cuts. A Boys XL from 2005 would correspond more to an adult of small or medium build today, depending on body type — don't expect the loose and oversized fits of today. Umbro from that era was known for its relatively fitted cuts, especially on youth versions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore buying, measure your chest circumference and compare it with the actual dimensions of the shirt. If you can get the chest measurement flat (width × 2), that's the key figure. If in doubt, don't hesitate to contact the shop directly — two minutes of checking is better than disappointment upon delivery.\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 \u003cstrong\u003eEverton 2005-06 Umbro shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e is a piece that ticks several boxes for a demanding collector. First, the era: a pivotal season, with the return to Europe and the beginning of the relationship between the club and sponsor \u003cstrong\u003eChang Beer\u003c\/strong\u003e, which would last for many years and become inseparable from the Toffees' visual identity. Then the Umbro design from this period, simple and clean, which has aged well. And finally, its rarity: authentic Boys versions from this season are not common finds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, this shirt is among the top for a twenty-year-old piece. There aren't many in this condition still on the market — most examples from this era have been damaged, lost their flocking, or suffered aggressive washing. This one has been respected, and it shows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eTo Learn More\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 - Shirt 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;\"\u003eAn Everton shirt from the great Moyes era, in an authentic Umbro Boys version with the original Chang sponsor — if you know the club and what this season represents, you already know whether you need it or not.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Everton","offers":[{"title":"XL. 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