{"product_id":"2009-11-ipswich-town-shirt","title":"Ipswich Town Home Shirt Mitre 2009-11 Vintage Collector","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eIpswich Town 2009-11 – The Mitre shirt from the Marcus Evans era, when the Tractor Boys were aiming for the Premier League\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e2009. \u003cstrong\u003eIpswich Town\u003c\/strong\u003e has just changed hands. \u003cstrong\u003eMarcus Evans\u003c\/strong\u003e buys the club and his name is displayed directly on the shirt — an owner sponsor, a rare case in English football, a sign of clear ambition. This \u003cstrong\u003eMitre home shirt from the 2009-11 season\u003c\/strong\u003e is a direct testament to a pivotal era for the Suffolk 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 2009-2011\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ipswich Town FC\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mitre\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marcus Evans\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Scotland\" written on the back — authentic wear of a \u003cstrong\u003eworn vintage shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e, trace of a real life on a pitch or in the stands of Portman Road\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;\"\u003eBetween 2009 and 2011, \u003cstrong\u003eIpswich Town played in the Championship\u003c\/strong\u003e, the second English division, with promotion ambitions that would not materialize but kept a real excitement at \u003cstrong\u003ePortman Road\u003c\/strong\u003e. The club was coming out of a difficult decade since its relegation from the Premier League in 2002, and the arrival of Marcus Evans as the new owner rekindled hopes of a return to the elite. It is in this context of rebuilding and ambitious projects that this shirt was worn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eOn the pitch, players like \u003cstrong\u003eDavid Norris\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eCarlos Edwards\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eGrant Leadbitter\u003c\/strong\u003e proudly wore this kit in the Championship. \u003cstrong\u003eRoy Keane\u003c\/strong\u003e began his managerial tenure during this period before making way for Paul Jewell — two coaches, two philosophies, one kit. The Portman Road dressing room smelled as much of ambition as uncertainty, and it is this mix that makes this era so special for true \u003cstrong\u003eTractor Boys\u003c\/strong\u003e fans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eMoments etched in this shirt\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoy Keane arrives at Portman Road\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIn April 2009, the legendary Irish midfielder took the reins of Ipswich Town, his second managerial post after Sunderland. An appointment that made headlines far beyond Suffolk and immediately put the \u003cstrong\u003eTractor Boys\u003c\/strong\u003e in the spotlight of English football.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Marcus Evans sponsorship, a unique case\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWearing the owner's name on the chest is extremely rare in English professional football. This choice by Marcus Evans — a discreet but very involved businessman — gives this \u003cstrong\u003eIpswich collector's shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e an immediately recognizable identity, a specificity that distinguishes it from all other club shirts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMitre, the kit manufacturer for authentic clubs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMitre\u003c\/strong\u003e is a historic British football brand, far less flashy than the American or German giants, but deeply rooted in English football culture. Having a \u003cstrong\u003evintage Mitre shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e from a Championship club from this period is touching something authentically British, far from today's sanitized merchandise.\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\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eAn \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic vintage shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e is not the same item as a replica sold in a souvenir shop. It's the version actually worn by players or by real supporters of the time — the cut, the finishes, the materials correspond exactly to what was made to be used on a pitch or in the stands, not to be hung in a plastic display case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one shows a \u003cstrong\u003econdition of 9\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e — in other words, it is in almost impeccable condition for its age. The mention \"Scotland\" inscribed on the back is not a defect, it's a signature. Someone wore this shirt, lived it, loved it. It is precisely this kind of detail that gives a \u003cstrong\u003evintage football shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e a soul that a replica fresh out of the box will never have.\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\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage shirts from the 2000s-2010s\u003c\/strong\u003e generally have a more fitted cut than current standards. An XL from this era may correspond to a modern L depending on the brand and collections. This is even truer with \u003cstrong\u003eMitre\u003c\/strong\u003e, whose templates from this period followed the British standards of the time — and the English sized small, believe us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore confirming your order, get out the tape measure. Measure your chest circumference and compare it with the actual dimensions provided by the seller. A vintage shirt that is too small won't stretch — and a shirt that is too big looks like a Halloween costume. Take ten minutes to measure, you won't regret it.\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\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eIpswich Town 2009-11 shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e combines several characteristics that make it a truly interesting piece to collect. First, the period: this 2009-2011 window is that of a club in full transition, with a new owner, an iconic manager at the helm, and a unique visual identity thanks to the Marcus Evans sponsorship. Then, the kit manufacturer: \u003cstrong\u003eMitre\u003c\/strong\u003e is no longer very present at the professional level today, which makes their productions from this decade increasingly sought after by serious collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn 9\/10 condition, this shirt is one of the best preserved examples you can find for this specific reference. There aren't many in this condition, let's be honest — most Championship shirts from that era have taken a beating, too many washes, peeling flocking. Here, you have a serious example, with the authentic little bonus of the inscription on the back that tells a true fan story.\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\/Ipswich_Town\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eIpswich Town – 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.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;\"\u003eA Championship shirt with its own story, a cult kit manufacturer and a rare condition — if you're building a serious collection of \u003cstrong\u003evintage English shirts\u003c\/strong\u003e, this one clearly has its place in it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ipswich Town","offers":[{"title":"XL","offer_id":54010316980499,"sku":"314447","price":34.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2009-11-IPSWICH-TOWN-SHIRT-XL-314447_1.jpg?v=1775445477","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2009-11-ipswich-town-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}