{"product_id":"2005-07-sunderland-shirt-xl-boys-s","title":"Sunderland Home Shirt Lonsdale 2005-07 Vintage Collector","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eSunderland 2005-07 Lonsdale Home Shirt — The Lonsdale Era on the Banks of the Wear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eMid-2000s, Sunderland experienced one of the most turbulent periods in its recent history: relegations, promotions, staff changes, and a club in full reconstruction. This \u003cstrong\u003eSunderland 2005-07 home shirt supplied by Lonsdale\u003c\/strong\u003e, sponsored by REGVARDY, is a direct witness to these years of struggle and resilience — the kind of seasons that forge true supporters, not those who only show up when things are going well.\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 2005-2007\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sunderland AFC\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit Manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lonsdale\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e REGVARDY\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e SLIGHTLY USED PRINTINGS, LITTLE SPOTS, SINGULAR PULLS — authentic wear of a \u003cstrong\u003eworn vintage shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e, not a display shirt fresh out of its plastic bag\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;\"\u003eBetween 2005 and 2007, \u003cstrong\u003eSunderland AFC\u003c\/strong\u003e went through a pivotal and frankly difficult period. The club had just completed several seasons in the Championship — the English second division — after leaving the Premier League under difficult circumstances. The Stadium of Light remained full nonetheless, because fans on the Wear never give up, no matter what happens in the league table. That's what \u003cstrong\u003eSunderland\u003c\/strong\u003e is: a city of football in its soul, not a city of results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThe 2005-06 season saw the club attempt to stabilize its squad under the management of Mick McCarthy, before the arrival of Roy Keane on the bench in August 2006 — a moment that marked a turning point in the club's recent history. Players like \u003cstrong\u003eNiall Quinn\u003c\/strong\u003e, who became chairman, and figures from the changing room of the time embody this period of total reconstruction, both sporting and institutional. Wearing this shirt on the Stadium of Light pitch, in front of stands that never empty, that's the exact context of this \u003cstrong\u003eLonsdale Sunderland shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e.\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 Arrival of Roy Keane (2006)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn August 2006, the former Manchester United captain took the helm of Sunderland in the Championship. His impact was immediate: the changing room transformed, discipline returned, and results gradually followed. This shirt is contemporary with this historic turning point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Fight for Promotion to the Premier League\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 2005-07 period was entirely focused on one goal: returning to English football's elite. Every match in the Championship, every point scraped at the Stadium of Light in these colors contributed to writing this chapter of promotion. The \u003cstrong\u003eSunderland Championship home shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e from this era is its direct symbol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLonsdale, an atypical kit manufacturer in English football\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLonsdale\u003c\/strong\u003e is a brand historically linked to boxing, not football — which makes this partnership unique and rare in football shirt culture. During the 2005-07 period, very few clubs wore Lonsdale, making this shirt a true collector's curiosity in the landscape of \u003cstrong\u003evintage English shirts\u003c\/strong\u003e.\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 an improved copy or a stylish re-edition designed for social media. It's a piece that has lived, that was made in the same factories, with the same materials, the same finishes as those actually worn during matches of the era. This \u003cstrong\u003eLonsdale Sunderland 2005-07 shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e is the perfect example: a piece of its time, not a warmed-over product of nostalgia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThe condition of this shirt — \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 with slightly worn prints, a few small spots, and a singular pull\u003c\/strong\u003e — is exactly what you'd expect from an authentic vintage that has been used. These aren't flaws, it's life. A shirt in perfect condition at 20 years old often smells like a replica or plastic. Here, we're talking about the real deal.\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 sizes from the 2000s\u003c\/strong\u003e do not correspond to current standards. A 2005-06 XL is often equivalent to a modern L, sometimes even an M depending on the brand. Lonsdale, in particular, had quite slim fits for the time, without the excess fabric of contemporary cuts. Don't rely solely on the label — sizes from back then are consistently smaller than what we know today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore ordering, take your measurements: shoulder-to-shoulder width, chest circumference, and total shirt length. Then compare them with the actual dimensions of the product available in the details. This \u003cstrong\u003eSunderland XL \/ Boys S shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e targets a specific body type — a few poorly estimated centimeters and you'll miss out on a beautiful piece. Measure twice, buy once.\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\u003eLonsdale as a football kit manufacturer\u003c\/strong\u003e is an absolute rarity. The brand didn't kit out dozens of clubs or last decades in football — which makes every shirt produced under this partnership a special piece in the category of \u003cstrong\u003erare vintage English Championship shirts\u003c\/strong\u003e. Add to that a pivotal period for the club — the pre-Keane years and the dawn of promotion — and you have an item that tells a real story, not a generic shirt from a healthy club.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn 8\/10 condition with light and consistent wear, this shirt is in honest and well-preserved condition for its age. There aren't many in this condition on the market for \u003cstrong\u003evintage Sunderland collector's shirts\u003c\/strong\u003e — the ones that circulate are often much more damaged or, conversely, in too good condition to be reliable. This one was clearly respected by the person who wore it.\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\/Sunderland_A.F.C.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eSunderland A.F.C. — 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 — History of football shirts\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 collect shirts with a story and history behind them, this \u003cstrong\u003eSunderland Lonsdale 2005-07\u003c\/strong\u003e ticks all the boxes. It's up to you to decide whether to let it go or place it in your collection where it deserves to be.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sunderland","offers":[{"title":"S","offer_id":54010067845395,"sku":"361812","price":29.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2005-07-SUNDERLAND-SHIRT-XL-BOYS-S-361812_1.jpg?v=1775420724","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2005-07-sunderland-shirt-xl-boys-s","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}