{"product_id":"2010-12-west-ham-united-shirt-xl-xxl","title":"West Ham United 2010-12 Macron Away Signed Faubert","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eWest Ham United Away Shirt 2010-12 — Macron \u0026amp; SBOBET, Signed by Julien Faubert\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBetween 2010 and 2012, \u003cstrong\u003eWest Ham United\u003c\/strong\u003e went through one of the most tumultuous periods in its recent history: relegation, rebuilding, and a return to the Premier League. This \u003cstrong\u003e2010-12 Macron away shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e bears the signatures of players who experienced this era from the inside — including that of \u003cstrong\u003eJulien Faubert\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the most anecdotal and endearing figures in English football of that decade.\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 2010-2012\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e West Ham United\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Away\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit Manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Macron\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e SBOBET\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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\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;\"\u003eThe 2010-11 season will forever be etched in the memory of the \u003cstrong\u003eIrons\u003c\/strong\u003e for a painful reason: \u003cstrong\u003erelegation to the Championship\u003c\/strong\u003e after nineteen consecutive years in the Premier League. This was an upheaval for a club with the identity and history of \u003cstrong\u003eWest Ham\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eOn the pitch, men like \u003cstrong\u003eScott Parker\u003c\/strong\u003e — named Footballer of the Year in 2011 despite relegation, which gives an idea of the level of the rest of the squad — or \u003cstrong\u003eCarlton Cole\u003c\/strong\u003e wore this type of kit. \u003cstrong\u003eJulien Faubert\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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 \u003cstrong\u003eHammers\u003c\/strong\u003e over several seasons.\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 2011 relegation — end of an era at Upton Park\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIn May 2011, \u003cstrong\u003eWest Ham were relegated to the Championship\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 2011-12 Championship season — immediate return\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nUnder the leadership of Sam Allardyce, who arrived in June 2011, the \u003cstrong\u003eHammers returned to the Premier League\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJulien Faubert — from Real Madrid to locker room legend\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nRemember: in January 2009, \u003cstrong\u003eJulien Faubert\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\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 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one displays an \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic collector's shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e rather than a simple piece of merchandise. The grime of time cannot be manufactured in a factory.\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;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003esizes of vintage shirts from the 2010s\u003c\/strong\u003e — 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore finalizing your purchase, take your \u003cstrong\u003echest and torso length measurements\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\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\u003eWest Ham away shirts from the 2010-12 Macron era\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eAnd then, \u003cstrong\u003eplayer signatures on an original shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003cstrong\u003evintage Premier League shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e market.\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\/West_Ham_United_F.C.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eWest Ham United — 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.premierleague.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003ePremier League — Official Website\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 you're looking for a \u003cstrong\u003erare vintage West Ham shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"West Ham","offers":[{"title":"XXL","offer_id":53976890016019,"sku":"368119","price":99.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2010-12-WEST-HAM-UNITED-SHIRT-XL-XXL-368119_1.jpg?v=1775171667","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2010-12-west-ham-united-shirt-xl-xxl","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}