Everton Home Shirt 2009-10 Le Coq Sportif Howard vintage

Everton 2009-10 Le Coq Sportif Shirt — Howard Flocked, a Goalkeeper Who Became a Goodison Legend

The 2009-2010 Everton season under David Moyes was a time when the Toffees played solid, tough, and fiercely competitive football in the Premier League. And this Le Coq Sportif home shirt with Howard flocked in Boys L is exactly that: a piece of English football history from that decade, bearing the name of the American goalkeeper who gave his all for the club.

Shirt Details

Season: 2009-2010
Club: Everton FC
Type: Home
Kit Manufacturer: Le Coq Sportif
Condition: 8/10
State: Sponsor not specified — authentic wear of a vintage worn shirt, which gives it all its character

What this shirt represents

The late 2000s were the golden age of Moyes' Everton. The club ran like a well-oiled machine, always in the top eight, never in danger, but never rewarded to its full potential either. Goodison Park experienced a bittersweet frustration during this period: they knew they had quality, they knew they could hurt the big teams, but the title remained out of reach. This shirt embodies exactly that period — a proud, coherent team with a true identity.

On the field, the Toffees relied on a strong collective. Tim Howard, whose name is on this shirt, was one of the most reliable goalkeepers in the English league at the time. Around him were names like Leighton Baines on the left wing, Phil Jagielka in central defense, and Mikel Arteta in midfield — an elegant midfielder who delighted Goodison week after week. And upfront, Tim Cahill or Louis Saha provided the danger in the opposition box.

Moments etched into this shirt

Tim Howard, impenetrable wall between the posts
The American international established himself season after season as one of the benchmarks in his position in the Premier League. Having his name on the back of this shirt is a tribute to one of the most consistent goalkeepers in Everton's recent history.

The Le Coq Sportif partnership — a memorable collaboration
Le Coq Sportif equipped Everton between 2009 and 2012, an association that produced elegant and well-constructed kits, now sought after by collectors of vintage Premier League shirts. This period remains one of the most appreciated by fans in the history of the Toffees' kit.

An intense and well-managed Premier League season
In 2009-2010, Everton finished in the top half of the table, confirming the club's status as a reliable fixture in the English league. Moyes imposed exemplary defensive rigor, and Howard was the main symbol of this between the posts.

Authentic vs Replica

An authentic vintage shirt is not a reproduction sold in supermarkets ten years after the season. It's the real deal, the one that was in official stores or changing rooms at the time, with original finishes, embroidery or flocking done according to the standards of the moment, and sometimes even small imperfections that prove its authenticity.

This one is rated 8/10, which is a very good score for a shirt of this age. It means it has lived — perhaps worn by a Toffees fan kid on a match day Saturday — but it's still in great shape. No major flaws, no holes, just the soul of a shirt that did its job.

Vintage Sizing Guide

Be aware, a Boys L football shirt from Le Coq Sportif in 2009 is a child/junior size cut according to the standards of the time — and we don't joke about that. Vintage cuts are naturally narrower, shorter, with no compromise for modern comfort. Don't expect to have the proportions of a current oversized shirt.

Before buying, get out a tape measure: measure your chest circumference and compare it with the flat measurements of the shirt. Generally, a Boys L from this generation approximately corresponds to a very slim adult, or is perfect for a child or teenager. If you have any doubts, do not hesitate to contact us directly.

Why have it in your collection

Everton Le Coq Sportif shirts from the 2009-2012 period are seriously starting to become rare in the vintage football market. Even more so are those with an era-appropriate player flocking — and when that player is Howard, one of the most iconic goalkeepers in the club's recent history, it takes on an added dimension. This isn't just any shirt; it's a shirt with a clear identity and a name that speaks to all Toffees fans.

There aren't many in this condition still out there. An 8/10 on a Boys shirt from 2009-2010 is a piece that has been respected, preserved, and deserves a good home in a serious collection. Whether to hang on the wall, proudly wear on a retro match night, or just to hold a piece of Everton history in your hands.

To go further

• Everton - Wikipedia
• Football Kit Archive - Shirt History
• Premier League - Official Site
• UEFA - European Football

If you're a Toffees fan or a collector of Premier League shirts from the great Moyes era, this Howard 2009-10 shirt is for you — take your time to think about it, but not too long.