{"product_id":"2005-06-leicester-city-shirt","title":"Leicester City 2005-06 JJB Sports Vintage Shirt Size L","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eLeicester City 2005-06 Kit — The Championship Era with JJB Sports and Alliance Leicester\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\nThe \u003cstrong\u003e2005-06 Leicester City season\u003c\/strong\u003e saw the club starting from scratch after relegation to the \u003cstrong\u003eChampionship\u003c\/strong\u003e — the English second division — attempting to rebuild away from the Premier League spotlight. This \u003cstrong\u003evintage JJB Sports kit\u003c\/strong\u003e sponsored by \u003cstrong\u003eAlliance Leicester\u003c\/strong\u003e is a direct witness to a pivotal period in the history of the \u003cem\u003eFoxes\u003c\/em\u003e.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eKit Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:2;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeason:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2005-06\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leicester City\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit Manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e JJB Sports\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alliance Leicester\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e SLIGHTLY USED PRINTINGS, LITTLE SPOTS — authentic wear of a worn vintage kit\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eWhat This Kit Represents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\nIn 2005-06, \u003cstrong\u003eLeicester City\u003c\/strong\u003e played in the \u003cstrong\u003eFootball League Championship\u003c\/strong\u003e after being relegated from the Premier League in 2004. The club was going through a period of serious financial and sporting turmoil — Leicester had even narrowly avoided liquidation in 2002. That season, the \u003cem\u003eFoxes\u003c\/em\u003e sought their identity and tried to return to the top flight with a squad undergoing reconstruction. Wearing this kit means wearing the history of a club that never gives up, even during tough times.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\nOn the field at the King Power Stadium — then still called \u003cstrong\u003eWalkers Stadium\u003c\/strong\u003e — players like \u003cstrong\u003eMark de Vries\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eIain Hume\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003ePatrick Kisnorbo\u003c\/strong\u003e carried the hopes of the fans. Manager \u003cstrong\u003eCraig Levein\u003c\/strong\u003e took the reins at the start of the season before stepping down. It was an era of transitions, sporting gambles, and intense, no-holds-barred \u003cstrong\u003eChampionship football\u003c\/strong\u003e — exactly the kind of football true connoisseurs respect.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eMoments Etched into This Kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWalkers Stadium as a Fortress\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 2005-06, Leicester's \u003cstrong\u003eWalkers Stadium\u003c\/strong\u003e remained one of the hottest stadiums in the Championship. \u003cem\u003eFoxes\u003c\/em\u003e fans continued to show up despite the division, and the atmosphere during the Midlands derbies remained electric — exactly what this kit witnessed in the stands or on the pitch.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlliance Leicester, a Sponsor Rooted in Club History\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe \u003cstrong\u003eAlliance Leicester\u003c\/strong\u003e logo on the chest is no accident — the bank based in the East Midlands was a historical partner of the club, and its presence on this kit reflects the strong ties between Leicester City and its region. This is a detail that makes all the difference for collectors looking for an \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic vintage kit\u003c\/strong\u003e rooted in its era.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJJB Sports: A Mid-2000s Kit Manufacturer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJJB Sports\u003c\/strong\u003e is not one of the big names like Nike or Adidas, and that's precisely what makes this kit interesting for a serious collector. The British manufacturer kitted out several lower-league English clubs in the 2000s, producing well-designed pieces but in much more limited quantities than the market giants. \u003cstrong\u003eFinding a JJB kit in good condition\u003c\/strong\u003e in 2024 is already a small victory.\n\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 football kit\u003c\/strong\u003e is a piece that existed in the real world — not a reissue, not a reproduction made to look good without a story behind it. The stitching, the flocking, the cut, the internal labels: everything speaks of a specific era. On \u003cstrong\u003eJJB Sports mid-2000s\u003c\/strong\u003e productions, you find specific finishes that allow experienced collectors to date and authenticate a piece at first glance.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\nThis one is advertised in \u003cstrong\u003econdition 8\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e with some slightly worn prints and small spots — this is the honest wear of a kit that has lived. Not a kit taken out of its plastic packaging never having been touched, but not a rag either. This is the sweet spot of the \u003cstrong\u003evintage football shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e: worn enough to be real, clean enough to be worn or proudly displayed.\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 kits from the 2000s\u003c\/strong\u003e consistently run smaller than modern cuts. A 2005 Large often corresponds to a current Medium, or even a Small depending on the brand. The fit is more tailored, closer to the body — very different from the long, loose cuts you see today. Do not order blindly by relying solely on the letter on the label.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\nBefore buying, take a tape measure and measure your reference kit flat: shoulder width, chest width, total length. Compare with the product measurements if available, or contact the store directly. A \u003cstrong\u003ewell-fitting collector's kit\u003c\/strong\u003e is a kit you actually wear — not a kit you regret buying because it ends up at the bottom of a drawer.\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\nEnglish club kits in the \u003cstrong\u003eChampionship in the 2000s\u003c\/strong\u003e are largely underrated in the \u003cstrong\u003eretro football kit\u003c\/strong\u003e market. Everyone chases after Liverpool 2005 or Chelsea 2006 — and that's precisely why pieces from less prominent clubs from those eras become more interesting. A \u003cstrong\u003eLeicester City 2005-06 JJB Sports kit\u003c\/strong\u003e with Alliance Leicester sponsor is a rare, specific piece that tells a true story of popular English football.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\nIn \u003cstrong\u003econdition 8\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e with minimal wear, this kit is top-tier for a piece almost twenty years old. There aren't many in this condition — the majority of Championship kits from that era were worn out or simply disappeared. This one has survived well, and that's saying something. Whether you're a \u003cstrong\u003eLeicester City fan\u003c\/strong\u003e, a collector of \u003cstrong\u003eJJB kits\u003c\/strong\u003e, or simply a fan of English football from that period, this piece deserves a place in your collection.\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\/Leicester_City\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eLeicester City — 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.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're looking for a kit that's off the beaten path and speaks to real English football — no glitter, just Championship and the Midlands — this Leicester 2005-06 is for you. 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