{"product_id":"2009-10-nottingham-forest-shirt","title":"Nottingham Forest Home Shirt 2009-10 Umbro Vintage","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eNottingham Forest 2009-10 Umbro Shirt — The Soul of the City Ground in the Championship\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn 2009-10, \u003cstrong\u003eNottingham Forest\u003c\/strong\u003e were attempting to return to the English elite from the heights of the \u003cstrong\u003eChampionship\u003c\/strong\u003e, that English second division which is hell to escape. This vintage size S \u003cstrong\u003eUmbro home shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e is exactly that moment — a pivotal season, an electric atmosphere at the City Ground, a club with two European Cups chomping at the bit.\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 Nottingham Forest\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Umbro\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e LITTLE PULLS, SLIGHTLY USED LOGO STICKER, LITTLE SPOT — authentic wear of a worn vintage shirt\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 shirt represents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eIn 2009-10, \u003cstrong\u003eNottingham Forest\u003c\/strong\u003e had been playing in the \u003cstrong\u003eFootball League Championship\u003c\/strong\u003e for several seasons already — too long for a club of this calibre. However, under the guidance of \u003cstrong\u003eBilly Davies\u003c\/strong\u003e, who took over the club in January 2009, a new dynamic began to emerge. The Reds rediscovered their identity, structure, and ambition. It was a far cry from the European nights of the Brian Clough years, but it was the rebuilding of an institution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eOn the pitch, players like \u003cstrong\u003eRobert Earnshaw\u003c\/strong\u003e, a formidable finisher, or \u003cstrong\u003eChris Cohen\u003c\/strong\u003e in midfield, wore this shirt with pride. The City Ground remained one of England's most atmospheric stadiums, and Forest supporters — among the most loyal in the country — continued to fill the stands despite years without the Premier League. This Umbro jersey embodies that blind faith in a legendary club.\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\u003eThe 2009-10 season: Forest in the Championship top 10\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNottingham Forest finished the season in a respectable mid-table position, consolidating Billy Davies' project. The foundation was laid for subsequent seasons, with a constantly improving squad.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe return of competitiveness at the City Ground\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAfter emotionally difficult seasons for fans, the club reconnected with a certain defensive solidity and stated ambitions for promotion. Evenings by the Trent rediscovered a positive tension, that of a team that believes in its chances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUmbro x Forest: a historic collaboration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUmbro\u003c\/strong\u003e and Nottingham Forest have an association that spans decades. The British brand has dressed the Reds in some of their most glorious moments, and this 2009-10 shirt is part of that continuity, with a neat design faithful to the club's DNA.\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 a piece that existed in the real world — not a reproduction made years later to satisfy nostalgia. It's fabric that has lived, fibres that retain something of the era. The difference with a modern replica is felt in the touch, seen in the finishes, and felt in the way the garment is constructed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis Forest shirt, rated \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e, has some small pulls, a slightly used logo sticker, and a small spot — in other words, the normal signs of a \u003cstrong\u003eworn vintage shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e, not stored under glass. These minor imperfections do not compromise its visual integrity in any way. For a serious collector, it's even proof of authenticity: this shirt was part of the real life of football.\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 size S shirts\u003c\/strong\u003e from this era generally correspond to a slimmer and shorter build than modern cuts. An Umbro S from 2009-10 can easily correspond to what would be worn today as a fitted XS or slim S. The fabric doesn't lie: football cuts of this generation are designed to play in, not to be worn oversized every day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore confirming your order, measure your chest circumference and compare it with the actual measurements of the shirt. If you are between two sizes, go for the larger size — especially if you want to wear it comfortably rather than frame it. And if you are looking for an authentic retro fit, this vintage S will give you exactly that period silhouette.\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\u003eNottingham Forest\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most legendary clubs in world football history — two consecutive European Cups, an epic under Brian Clough that still inspires dreams. But the shirts from their rebuilding years in the Championship are now much rarer than those from their glory days. Few people kept them, few sought them out at the time — and that's exactly why they are valuable today. A \u003cstrong\u003eNottingham Forest collector's shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e from the 2009-10 season is a piece that speaks of a little-known period of a legendary club.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThere aren't many in this condition on the market. An 8\/10 for a \u003cstrong\u003evintage Umbro shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e from this period is an honest and realistic condition — not new in blister pack, not a rag to be mended. It's a shirt you can wear, display, or store in your collection with the certainty that it holds up. The reported imperfections are minor and transparent. That's the deal we're offering: a real shirt, in a real condition, with no unpleasant surprises.\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\/Nottingham_Forest\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eNottingham Forest - 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 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;\"\u003eThis 2009-10 Forest shirt is a discreet page in a very great book. If you can read between the lines of English football, you already know it's the one to keep.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nottingham Forest","offers":[{"title":"S","offer_id":54009764938003,"sku":"342640","price":44.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2009-10-NOTTINGHAM-FOREST-SHIRT-S-342640_1.jpg?v=1775418953","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2009-10-nottingham-forest-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}