{"product_id":"2009-10-lens-shirt","title":"RC Lens 2009-10 Home Shirt Reebok Invicta vintage","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eRC Lens 2009-10 Home Reebok Jersey — The Bollaert Era in Ligue 1, stitched into the fabric\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThe 2009-2010 season, \u003cstrong\u003eRacing Club de Lens\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eReebok\u003c\/strong\u003e as kit manufacturer, \u003cstrong\u003eInvicta\u003c\/strong\u003e on the chest: this is precisely the pivotal period when the Sang et Or were trying to hold on to the elite after years of financial difficulties and serial turnover. A \u003cstrong\u003evintage home jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e that is anything but insignificant — it's that of a club at a crossroads, worn in front of Bollaert stands that remained steadfast despite everything.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eJersey 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 Racing Club de Lens\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit Manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reebok\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e INVICTA\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e USED PRINTINGS - authentic wear of a worn vintage jersey\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eWhat this jersey represents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eIn the 2009-2010 season, \u003cstrong\u003eRC Lens\u003c\/strong\u003e was still playing in \u003cstrong\u003eLigue 1\u003c\/strong\u003e, but the club's environment was anything but serene. The management was dealing with a strained wage bill, results were inconsistent, and the pressure on the coach — first Jean-Pierre Papin, then Francis Gillot — was constant. It is this raw reality, that of a major provincial club fighting for its survival in the elite, that this \u003cstrong\u003eReebok home jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e embodies season after season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn this tense context, the \u003cstrong\u003eStade Bollaert-Delelis\u003c\/strong\u003e remained the absolute sanctuary. Lens supporters, among the most loyal and passionate in French football, continued to fill the stands regardless of the turmoil. Wearing this jersey means belonging to that family — the one that pushes to the very end even when things are truly rocky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eMoments etched into this jersey\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA season of survival, inch by inch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 2009-2010 season was a permanent struggle for survival in \u003cstrong\u003eLigue 1\u003c\/strong\u003e. Every point earned at Bollaert or away was important in a battle that lasted throughout the entire season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey players in a pressured locker room\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlayers like \u003cstrong\u003eAdil Hermach\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eIssiar Dia\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eYohan Demont\u003c\/strong\u003e were among the midfielders and attackers who carried the team through difficult times. They were the ones seen in this jersey at every kickoff at Bollaert.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Invicta sponsor, a strong regional anchor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInvicta\u003c\/strong\u003e, an emblematic brand from Nord-Pas-de-Calais, is much more than just a logo on the kit. It's a true story between a region and its football club, a strong regional identity affirmed at a time when local sponsors were already becoming scarcer in the elite.\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 jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e isn't a display item fresh out of plastic packaging. It's a piece that has lived — in a stadium, in a stand, or on a player's back — and bears the traces of that life in its fibers. The difference with a replica is precisely that: the technical fabric, the professional finishes, the imperceptible details that are never reproduced identically on general public versions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one is in \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 condition with USED PRINTINGS\u003c\/strong\u003e — in other words, the flocking or prints show slight wear consistent with the age and actual use of the jersey. This is precisely what makes it credible and desirable for a true collector: it's not new, it's \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic\u003c\/strong\u003e.\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 Reebok jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e from this era generally run smaller than modern cuts. A size S from fifteen years ago often corresponds to a current XS in terms of chest circumference and length. Never rely on the tag alone if you want it to fit properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore buying, take a jersey you wear today and measure it flat: chest circumference (from armpit to armpit, multiplied by two) and length (collar to bottom of the jersey). Compare with our product dimensions. Two minutes of measuring, zero disappointment upon receipt — that's the deal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eWhy you need it in your collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRC Lens\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of France's most popular clubs, with one of the most passionate fanbases in Europe. Yet, \u003cstrong\u003evintage Lens collector jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e from the Reebok era remain underrepresented in the secondary market — the great seasons of the 90s attract most of the attention, and the kits from 2009-2010 often slip through the net. This is precisely where the opportunity lies for a clever collector.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, this 2009-10 Lens home jersey is in solid shape for its age. The wear on the prints is honest, documented, and does not compromise the readability of the piece. There aren't many circulating in this condition — and even fewer with the \u003cstrong\u003eInvicta\u003c\/strong\u003e sponsor legible and the \u003cstrong\u003eReebok\u003c\/strong\u003e logo intact. It's now or never.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eTo learn more\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\/Racing_Club_de_Lens\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eRacing Club de Lens - 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 kits\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 Lens and French football's North resonate with you, this jersey belongs in your collection — period. It's waiting for you.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Other French Clubs","offers":[{"title":"S","offer_id":54011362181395,"sku":"369583","price":39.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"XXL","offer_id":54011362214163,"sku":"358942","price":39.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2009-10-LENS-SHIRT-S-369583_1.jpg?v=1775480590","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2009-10-lens-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}