{"product_id":"2010-11-preston-north-end-fc-askew-shirt","title":"Preston North End Home Shirt Puma 2010-11 Vintage XL","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003ePreston North End 2010-11 Puma Home Shirt — The \"Askew\" that smells of the Championship\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\nIn 2010-11, \u003cstrong\u003ePreston North End\u003c\/strong\u003e played another season in the trenches of the \u003cstrong\u003eEnglish Championship\u003c\/strong\u003e, that ruthless second division where every point is hard-fought. This \u003cstrong\u003evintage Puma home shirt size XL\u003c\/strong\u003e features \"Askew\" flocking — a name that tells a story, that of a club deeply rooted in its identity and in its city of \u003cstrong\u003ePreston, Lancashire\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n\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 2010-2011\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e Preston North End\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Puma\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not specified\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e XL\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlocking:\u003c\/strong\u003e ASKEW\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e SPOTS, LITTLE PULL — authentic wear of a worn vintage shirt, traces of real use on the pitches or in the stands of \u003cstrong\u003eDeepdale\u003c\/strong\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;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePreston North End\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the founding clubs of English football — a founding member of the \u003cstrong\u003eFootball League in 1888\u003c\/strong\u003e, the first English champion, the first undefeated club in league history. An immense past for a club which, in 2010-11, was battling in the middle of the \u003cstrong\u003eChampionship\u003c\/strong\u003e, far from the Premier League spotlights but with all the dignity that characterizes the \u003cstrong\u003eLilywhites\u003c\/strong\u003e. This \u003cstrong\u003evintage Puma home shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e perfectly captures this period — a club in rebuilding, proud of its roots, and never giving up.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\nThe 2010-11 season was when Preston tried to stabilize itself in the elite of the English second division, under the direction of coach Darren Ferguson, Sir Alex's son, who sought to leave his mark on the club. \u003cstrong\u003eDeepdale\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the oldest stadiums in world football, roars at every home match. The \"Askew\" flocking on this shirt reminds us that behind every jersey, there is a man, a player, a fan — not just a number or a commercial star.\n\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\n\u003cstrong\u003ePreston North End, birthplace of English football\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBy wearing this shirt, you wear the heritage of a club that \u003cstrong\u003ewon the very first Football League title in 1888-89 without losing a single match\u003c\/strong\u003e — the famous original \"Invincibles\", long before Arsenal appropriated the term. It is this 130-year-plus history that permeates every stitch of this \u003cstrong\u003evintage Preston home shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeepdale, the sanctuary of the Lilywhites\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPlaying at home at \u003cstrong\u003eDeepdale\u003c\/strong\u003e in the Championship means evolving in one of the oldest professional stadiums in the world, inaugurated in 1875. This Puma shirt potentially witnessed this unique setting, these stands where the \u003cstrong\u003eLilywhites\u003c\/strong\u003e supporters transmit their passion from generation to generation, season after season, division after division.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Puma period — a kit manufacturer that mattered to Preston\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePuma\u003c\/strong\u003e equipped Preston North End for several consecutive seasons around the turn of the 2000s-2010s, producing recognizable shirts with a sober design and solid manufacturing quality. \u003cstrong\u003eVintage Puma Preston North End shirts\u003c\/strong\u003e from this era are now sought after by collectors who appreciate clean silhouettes, without excessive graphics — a style that ages well, unlike some convoluted creations from other kit manufacturers.\n\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;\"\u003e\nAn \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic vintage shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e is a piece that has been worn — in a match, in training, or by a fan in the stands. It is not a reproduction manufactured afterwards to satisfy a nostalgic market. The \u003cstrong\u003ecut, materials, and finishes\u003c\/strong\u003e correspond exactly to what existed at the time of the season concerned, with all that implies in terms of manufacturing, woven logos, and era-specific flocking. It is this authenticity that gives such an object its value.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\nHere, the advertised condition is \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 with spots and a little pull\u003c\/strong\u003e — this is exactly what you expect from an honest vintage shirt. Not a plasticized shirt in blister packaging never taken out of its box, but an authentic one that has lived. These small signs of wear do not devalue the piece — they authenticate it. A \u003cstrong\u003evintage football shirt in 8\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e is the sweet spot between a preserved collector's item and tangible proof that it belonged to the history of the game.\n\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\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage XL size shirts\u003c\/strong\u003e do not correspond to modern XLs. In 2010-11, cuts were still relatively fitted compared to current standards, especially at \u003cstrong\u003ePuma\u003c\/strong\u003e, which offered more body-hugging silhouettes than some competitors. An XL from fifteen years ago can behave like a contemporary L depending on your body shape — this is an almost universal rule in \u003cstrong\u003evintage football shirts\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\nBefore confirming your order, take a measuring tape and measure your chest circumference (under the armpits, around the torso), then compare with the flat measurements of the shirt if available. The shoulder-to-shoulder width is also a key indicator for \u003cstrong\u003eretro football shirts\u003c\/strong\u003e. Two minutes of measuring is better than a complicated return and a shirt that you foolishly miss out on.\n\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\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnglish Championship shirts from the 2010s\u003c\/strong\u003e are currently in a particularly interesting collectibility window. Neither too recent to be commonplace, nor old enough to be overpriced, they represent a pivotal period in English football where the second division was one of the most competitive in Europe. A \u003cstrong\u003ePreston North End Puma home shirt 2010-11\u003c\/strong\u003e with original flocking is a rare piece — not the kind of thing you find ten copies of on classic resale sites.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\nThere aren't many in this condition. An 8\/10 on a fourteen-year-old shirt, with original \"Askew\" flocking intact, is not common. Most shirts from this era that are still circulating have taken a much bigger hit — faded, crumbling flocking, stitching coming loose. This one has been respected. If you are looking for a \u003cstrong\u003ePreston North End collector's shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e representative of this Championship period, it's now or never.\n\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\/Preston_North_End\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003ePreston North End — 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;\"\u003e\nA founding club of world football, a 150-year-old stadium, a Championship season etched into a Puma shirt with era-specific flocking — if that speaks to you, you know what you have to do.\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Preston North End","offers":[{"title":"XL","offer_id":54010180108563,"sku":"222207","price":19.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2010-11-PRESTON-NORTH-END-FC-ASKEW-SHIRT-XL-222207_1.jpg?v=1775428770","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2010-11-preston-north-end-fc-askew-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}