{"product_id":"2005-06-groningen-shirt","title":"FC Groningen 2005-06 Home Shirt Umbro Vintage Collector","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eFC Groningen 2005-06 Jersey – The Authentic Umbro of the Trots van het Noorden\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThe 2005-2006 season saw \u003cstrong\u003eFC Groningen\u003c\/strong\u003e regain consistency in the \u003cstrong\u003eEredivisie\u003c\/strong\u003e after years of promotion and relegation in the hierarchy of Dutch football. This \u003cstrong\u003evintage Umbro home jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e, featuring the sponsor \u003cstrong\u003eCentric IT-Solutions\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a piece of life from this club in the North of the Netherlands that collectors of retro Dutch jerseys tirelessly seek.\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 FC Groningen\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Umbro\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e SPONSOR: CENTRIC IT-SOLUTIONS – authentic wear of a worn vintage 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\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eIn 2005-2006, \u003cstrong\u003eFC Groningen\u003c\/strong\u003e was a club in the midst of rebuilding its identity in the \u003cstrong\u003eEredivisie\u003c\/strong\u003e. After navigating between the first and second Dutch divisions in previous years, the \u003cem\u003eTrots van het Noorden\u003c\/em\u003e – the pride of the North – gradually established themselves in the middle of the league table while developing a recognizable style of play. The \u003cstrong\u003eEuroborg\u003c\/strong\u003e, their new stadium inaugurated in 2006, perfectly symbolizes this ambitious transition period the club was undergoing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eOn the pitch, Groningen relied at that time on locally trained players and some shrewd signings, in the pure tradition of Dutch provincial football. Names like \u003cstrong\u003eTim de Cler\u003c\/strong\u003e, a solid defender who played for the club in those years, or combative midfielders who set the tone in a united locker room. The club was coached by \u003cstrong\u003eRon Jans\u003c\/strong\u003e, a tactician who perfectly understood the club's DNA and patiently built a team capable of holding its own against the league's big teams.\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 inauguration of Euroborg – 2006\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 2005-2006 season marked the swan song of the legendary Oosterpark Stadion and the birth of Euroborg, Groningen's new stadium. Wearing this jersey that season means being at the crossroads of two eras for the club, between history and modernity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUmbro at the height of its retro art – mid-2000s\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 2005-2006, \u003cstrong\u003eUmbro\u003c\/strong\u003e was still producing jerseys with the cut and finishes characteristic of its golden age, before the English brand was acquired and transformed. This model is a perfect example: careful construction, technical details specific to the historic British kit manufacturer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCentric IT-Solutions – a sponsor rooted in its time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCentric IT-Solutions\u003c\/strong\u003e logo on the chest of this jersey is an immediate time marker: we are in the midst of a boom in IT service companies sponsoring mid-table Dutch football. A detail that precisely places this jersey in its time, and makes it a unique visual document for fans of retro Dutch football.\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 one that was actually produced to be worn – by players on the field or sold to fans at the time in a consumer version faithful to the original. Not a reissue, not a copy: the real fabric, the real flocking, the real labels of a kit manufacturer like \u003cstrong\u003eUmbro\u003c\/strong\u003e at the time it equipped the club. That's exactly what you have here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eWith a \u003cstrong\u003econdition rated 8\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e, this jersey shows the natural and honest wear of something that has lived. No tears, no major deterioration, but the small traces of time that precisely give it its character and authenticity. That's what a \u003cstrong\u003evintage collector's jersey in good condition\u003c\/strong\u003e is: not new in a blister pack, but not a rag either.\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;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage jerseys from the 2000s\u003c\/strong\u003e are cut differently from what we know today. The cuts of that era – especially from Umbro – are generally more fitted, shorter in the back, and sizes often correspond to one to two sizes smaller than current standards. A \"L\" from 2005 can easily correspond to a modern \"M\" depending on body types.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore ordering, take your tape measure and lay flat a jersey you already wear and that fits you well: shoulder-to-shoulder width, chest width, and total length. Then compare with the measurements indicated in the product sheet. This is the most reliable method to avoid unpleasant surprises with a \u003cstrong\u003eretro football jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e that you cannot try on.\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;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage FC Groningen jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e are objectively rare on the market for \u003cstrong\u003eretro Dutch football jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e. Groningen is not Ajax, AZ or PSV – it's not a club whose jerseys flood flea markets and specialized sites. Finding a copy from the 2005-2006 season, equipped by Umbro, with the Centric IT-Solutions sponsor clearly visible, means getting your hands on something few collectors own. And that has real value for anyone interested in Dutch provincial football.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eAt 8\/10, this jersey is in a condition rarely seen for a piece of this age. There aren't many in this condition on the market – most of the circulating copies are either too damaged to be worn, or simply untraceable. If you collect \u003cstrong\u003evintage Eredivisie jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eretro 2000s Umbro pieces\u003c\/strong\u003e, this is exactly the kind of opportunity you'll regret letting slip away.\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\/FC_Groningen\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eFC Groningen – 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.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 Dutch provincial football has always appealed to you and you want a truly outstanding piece for your collection, this Groningen 2005-06 Umbro ticks all the boxes. It's up to you to decide if you'll let it slip away.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Other Dutch Clubs","offers":[{"title":"S. BOYS","offer_id":54011376566547,"sku":"368047","price":14.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2005-06-GRONINGEN-SHIRT-S-BOYS-368047_1.jpg?v=1775480721","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2005-06-groningen-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}