{"product_id":"2009-10-everton-howard-shirt","title":"Everton Home Shirt 2009-10 Le Coq Sportif Howard vintage","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eEverton 2009-10 Le Coq Sportif Shirt — Howard Flocked, a Goalkeeper Who Became a Goodison Legend\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2009-2010 Everton\u003c\/strong\u003e season under David Moyes was a time when the Toffees played solid, tough, and fiercely competitive football in the \u003cstrong\u003ePremier League\u003c\/strong\u003e. And this \u003cstrong\u003eLe Coq Sportif home shirt with Howard flocked\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\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 2009-2010\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 Le Coq Sportif\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sponsor not specified — authentic wear of a \u003cstrong\u003evintage worn shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e, which gives it all its character\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 late 2000s were the golden age of \u003cstrong\u003eMoyes' Everton\u003c\/strong\u003e. The club ran like a well-oiled machine, always in the top eight, never in danger, but never rewarded to its full potential either. \u003cstrong\u003eGoodison Park\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eOn the field, the Toffees relied on a strong collective. \u003cstrong\u003eTim Howard\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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 \u003cstrong\u003eLeighton Baines\u003c\/strong\u003e on the left wing, \u003cstrong\u003ePhil Jagielka\u003c\/strong\u003e in central defense, and \u003cstrong\u003eMikel Arteta\u003c\/strong\u003e in midfield — an elegant midfielder who delighted Goodison week after week. And upfront, \u003cstrong\u003eTim Cahill\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eLouis Saha\u003c\/strong\u003e provided the danger in the opposition box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eMoments etched into this shirt\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTim Howard, impenetrable wall between the posts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Le Coq Sportif partnership — a memorable collaboration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLe Coq Sportif\u003c\/strong\u003e equipped Everton between 2009 and 2012, an association that produced elegant and well-constructed kits, now sought after by collectors of \u003cstrong\u003evintage Premier League shirts\u003c\/strong\u003e. This period remains one of the most appreciated by fans in the history of the Toffees' kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn intense and well-managed Premier League season\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 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.\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 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one is rated \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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.\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;\"\u003eBe aware, a \u003cstrong\u003eBoys L\u003c\/strong\u003e football shirt from \u003cstrong\u003eLe Coq Sportif in 2009\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore 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.\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\u003eEverton Le Coq Sportif shirts\u003c\/strong\u003e from the 2009-2012 period are seriously starting to become rare in the \u003cstrong\u003evintage football\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThere aren't many in this condition still out there. An \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 on a Boys shirt from 2009-2010\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\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\/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;\"\u003eIf 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Everton","offers":[{"title":"L. 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