Everton Away Shirt 2009-10 Le Coq Sportif vintage Chang

Everton 2009-10 — The Le Coq Sportif away kit, the David Moyes era in full swing

In 2009-10, Everton was one of the strongest teams in the Premier League without making tabloid headlines every week — and that's precisely why this club deserves respect. This Le Coq Sportif away kit with the Chang Beer sponsor embodies an ambitious, hard-to-play-against Everton, guided by a manager who would soon become a Goodison Park legend.

Kit details

Season: 2009-10
Club: Everton FC
Type: Away
Kit Manufacturer: Le Coq Sportif
Sponsor: CHANG
Condition: 8/10
State: SPONSOR: CHANG — authentic wear of a worn vintage jersey, traces of time that give it its character

What this jersey represents

The 2009-10 season was David Moyes' eighth consecutive year at the helm of Everton, and the club continued to overperform given its resources. The Toffees finished the season in a respectable eighth place in the Premier League, in a league where the fight for the top 6 was fierce. It wasn't a season for trophies, but it was one for a team that never gave up, that beat the big teams when it had the chance, and that kept its supporters entertained.

On the pitch, it was the golden age of Tim Cahill, the Australian with a devastating header game capable of appearing at the best moment. Marouane Fellaini, already physically imposing, was starting to establish himself as one of the hardest midfielders to contain in the league. And in attack, Louis Saha, who arrived from Manchester United, brought his experience and class. It was a team of character, not a team of stars, and this jersey is a direct reflection of that.

Moments etched into this jersey

Moyes' defensive solidity
Under Moyes, Everton was renowned for its impeccable defensive organization, with Phil Jagielka and Sylvain Distin forming a formidable central defensive partnership. Teams visiting Goodison Park knew it wouldn't be a walk in the park.

The Le Coq Sportif partnership — a short but remarkable collaboration
Le Coq Sportif only supplied Everton for a handful of seasons during this period, which makes this jersey particularly rare in the world of vintage football jerseys. Few clubs wore the Gallic rooster in the Premier League at this time — it's a jersey that stands out in any collection.

The Chang sponsor, a classic of the Everton 2000s era
Chang Beer, the Thai beer, is inseparable from Everton's visual identity during this decade. Present on the jersey since 2004, this sponsor has become a symbol in its own right for an entire generation of Toffees supporters. Seeing this logo immediately brings to mind that particular era of the club.

Authentic vs Replica

A vintage authentic jersey is not a mass-produced item to satisfy tourists at the club shop. It's a piece that has stood the test of time, made with the techniques and materials of its era, designed to be worn on a pitch or in the stands — not to remain in plastic in a warehouse. The finishes, the flocking, the texture of the fabric: everything speaks of a specific era.

This one is in 8/10 condition, which in the world of collectible jerseys is frankly very clean. The wear present is that of a jersey that has lived, not a damaged jersey. The Chang sponsor is clearly legible, the seams are intact. It's the kind of piece you take out of the drawer and put on directly — no need to wonder if it will hold up.

Vintage sizing guide

Vintage jerseys do not adhere to the same standards as modern jerseys. An XXL from 2009-10 often cuts smaller than a current XL from major brands. The cuts of that era are generally straighter, less fitted at the shoulders and chest than what is produced today. This is not a defect, it is simply the reality of the standards of the time.

Before you give in, get out your tape measure. Measure your shoulder width and chest circumference, then compare with the actual dimensions of the jersey indicated in the product sheet. A vintage XXL may correspond to your usual size — or not. It's better to check than to end up with a jersey that's too tight when you try it on.

Why have it in your collection

The partnership between Everton and Le Coq Sportif was short-lived, and away jerseys from this collaboration are rare to find today in good condition. This is not a jersey you see lying around in every vintage market or in every specialized thrift store. For a collector interested in the Premier League of the 2000s, this is exactly the kind of piece that is often missing from the bins — and which you regret not having taken advantage of when it was available.

In 8/10 condition, this jersey is one of the best-preserved examples you can hope to find for this season and variant. There aren't many in this condition still circulating on the market. Away jerseys wear out faster, worn on big occasions, and disappear from the radar faster than home jerseys. This one has stood the test of time well — and that's precisely why it deserves a prime spot in a serious collection.

To go further

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

This Everton 2009-10 Le Coq Sportif jersey is an honest piece for an honest club — no frills, just quality football and a real rarity on the vintage market. If you're hesitant, remember that this type of item doesn't come around twice.