West Ham United 2010-12 Macron Away Signed Faubert

West Ham United Away Shirt 2010-12 — Macron & SBOBET, Signed by Julien Faubert

Between 2010 and 2012, West Ham United went through one of the most tumultuous periods in its recent history: relegation, rebuilding, and a return to the Premier League. This 2010-12 Macron away shirt bears the signatures of players who experienced this era from the inside — including that of Julien Faubert, one of the most anecdotal and endearing figures in English football of that decade.

Shirt details

Season: 2010-2012
Club: West Ham United
Type: Away
Kit Manufacturer: Macron
Sponsor: SBOBET
Condition: 8/10
State: DIRTY, SIGNED BY PLAYERS, INCLUDING: JULIEN FAUBERT — authentic wear of a worn vintage shirt, real signs of life, original felt-tip signatures on period fabric

What this shirt represents

The 2010-11 season will forever be etched in the memory of the Irons for a painful reason: relegation to the Championship after nineteen consecutive years in the Premier League. This was an upheaval for a club with the identity and history of West Ham, founded in 1895, accustomed to top divisions and the birthplace of 1966 World Cup champions. This period of introspection forged a generation of supporters even more attached to their colours, and this Macron away shirt is a direct witness to it.

On the pitch, men like Scott Parker — named Footballer of the Year in 2011 despite relegation, which gives an idea of the level of the rest of the squad — or Carlton Cole wore this type of kit. Julien Faubert, on the other hand, is a different story: the French-Guadeloupean winger, who played for Stade Rennais and Benfica before arriving in England, will be famous beyond borders for his loan spells and anecdotes, but he was also a true soldier for the Hammers over several seasons.

Moments etched into this shirt

The 2011 relegation — end of an era at Upton Park
In May 2011, West Ham were relegated to the Championship after a nightmare season ending in 20th place. For fans present at Upton Park that season, the pain remains — and this Macron away shirt is its textile relic.

The 2011-12 Championship season — immediate return
Under the leadership of Sam Allardyce, who arrived in June 2011, the Hammers returned to the Premier League the very next season via the play-offs, beating Blackpool at Wembley. An episode of pure resilience, typical of the DNA of this East London club.

Julien Faubert — from Real Madrid to locker room legend
Remember: in January 2009, Julien Faubert was loaned to Real Madrid — the only player to have dozed on the Bernabéu bench according to the Spanish press at the time. Back at the Hammers, he alone embodies a certain era of English football, picturesque and sincere. Having his signature on an official shirt means owning a piece of this unique history.

Authentic vs Replica

An authentic vintage shirt is not a mass-produced item from an official store. It is an example that existed in a specific context — worn, touched, sweated in, or autographed — and retains the traces of that existence. The seams, the fabric weight, the Macron finishes of the time: no modern replica can reproduce all of this identically.

This one displays an 8/10 condition with a state described as "dirty" — meaning it has lived, travelled, and bears the marks of real player signatures. This is not a flaw; it is precisely what makes it an authentic collector's shirt rather than a simple piece of merchandise. The grime of time cannot be manufactured in a factory.

Vintage size guide

The sizes of vintage shirts from the 2010s — and particularly Macron productions from that era — have different cuts from current standards. An XL/XXL from back then might correspond to a modern L depending on the brand and cut. Never rely solely on the letter on the label to assess if the shirt will fit you.

Before finalizing your purchase, take your chest and torso length measurements and compare them to the actual dimensions of the shirt indicated in the description or available upon request. For a relaxed fit or for decorative/framed collection use, one size larger than your usual size will not be a problem.

Why have it in your collection

West Ham away shirts from the 2010-12 Macron era are not common at auction. This pivotal period for the club — between falling to the Championship and an immediate return under Big Sam — is precisely the kind of era serious collectors want to document in their display cases. It's not the season of great glories; it's the season of a club's true identity: how it behaves when things go wrong. And that, in sporting terms, is often what matters most.

And then, player signatures on an original shirt cannot be faked. Julien Faubert's signature alone is enough to make this piece unforgettable — not just for its anecdotal aspect, but because it harks back to a bygone era of English football, more human, less sanitised. There aren't many in this condition, with this history, available on the vintage Premier League shirt market.

To go further

• West Ham United — Wikipedia
• Football Kit Archive — Shirt History
• Premier League — Official Website
• UEFA — European Football

If you're looking for a rare vintage West Ham shirt with a real story sewn into it, you've found it. It's up to you to decide if you're ready to adopt it.