{"product_id":"2011-12-as-monaco-shirt","title":"AS Monaco Home Jersey 2011-12 Macron Vintage Collector","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eAS Monaco 2011-12 Macron Jersey — The Rock before the Revival\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThe 2011-12 season saw \u003cstrong\u003eAS Monaco\u003c\/strong\u003e enduring one of the most painful periods in its recent history: stuck in \u003cstrong\u003eLigue 2\u003c\/strong\u003e, the club from the Rock was trying to get back on track under the management of Guy Lacombe. This \u003cstrong\u003eMacron home jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is a direct witness to this period in the wilderness — before Dmitri Rybolovlev transformed everything.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eJersey Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:2;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeason:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2011-2012\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e AS Monaco\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit Manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Macron\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e No visible sponsor — authentic wear of a pre-owned vintage jersey\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 Jersey Represents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eIn 2011-12, \u003cstrong\u003eAS Monaco\u003c\/strong\u003e played in \u003cstrong\u003eFrench Ligue 2\u003c\/strong\u003e, an unthinkable situation for a club that had rattled Europe in the 2000s. The Principality club was coming off several chaotic seasons, marked by severe financial difficulties and chronic sporting instability. It was in this context that Macron supplied ASM — a discreet partnership for an era many would prefer to forget, but which is an integral part of the club's DNA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eOn the field, players like \u003cstrong\u003eNiko Kranjčar\u003c\/strong\u003e and a very young \u003cstrong\u003eYannick Ferreira-Carrasco\u003c\/strong\u003e wore this jersey in hopes of a rebound. Manager Guy Lacombe tried to restore an identity to a reshuffled squad, without the means of yesteryear. The \u003cstrong\u003e2011-12 Monaco season\u003c\/strong\u003e represents both a low point and the beginnings of a revival: promotion to Ligue 1 was on the horizon, and with it, the imminent arrival of Rybolovlev, who would change everything.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eMoments Etched in This Jersey\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Battle for Promotion to Ligue 1\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThroughout the 2011-12 season, Monaco fought a war of attrition in the second division to regain the French elite. Every match at \u003cstrong\u003eStade Louis-II\u003c\/strong\u003e felt like a final, in an electric atmosphere despite the division.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Takeover by Rybolovlev — The Historic Turning Point\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIt was during this period that \u003cstrong\u003eDmitri Rybolovlev\u003c\/strong\u003e finalized the club's takeover, injecting massive funds that would transform Monaco into a European powerhouse. This jersey is the last vestige of an era without Russian money, without global stars — a club that fought with all its might.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMacron in Monaco — A Discreet Kit Manufacturer in a Dark Chapter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe collaboration between \u003cstrong\u003eMacron\u003c\/strong\u003e and ASM remains largely undocumented and little known to the general public, which makes this jersey all the rarer in collections. Few supporters kept a piece from this period, many having wanted to erase these difficult years from their memory.\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 jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is a piece that was actually circulated at the time — not a reproduction manufactured afterward for the nostalgic market. We're talking about a cut, a material, a fabric weight that corresponds to the production standards of 2011-2012. Macron finishes from that era are characteristic: careful construction, original labels, technical details specific to the Bolognese manufacturer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis jersey displays a \u003cstrong\u003econdition of 8\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is excellent for a piece of this generation. The absence of a sponsor on the chest — a notable detail — gives it a clean, almost timeless look. It's the kind of jersey that looks just as good framed behind glass as it does worn out on the street on a match night.\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 Macron jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e from this period were cut according to European standards of the early 2010s — more fitted than the modern oversized cuts we see today. An M from that era often corresponds to what one would wear as an S or a slim M today, depending on your build. Don't rely solely on the label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore you buy, measure your chest circumference and compare it with the actual dimensions of the jersey, which you can request from the seller. Shoulder width is also a key indicator for Macron cuts from this season. A basic tip that avoids many disappointments upon receiving the package.\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;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAS Monaco 2011-12 jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is objectively one of the rarest pieces in the club's recent history. Almost no one thought to hoard these jerseys at the time — the club was in D2, supporters' morale was low, and few people imagined that Monaco would become, a few years later, the club that revealed Mbappé and Mendy. As a result, very few of them are circulating on the secondary market today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, this piece is among the survivors in good shape. There aren't many in this condition — most of those still lingering in attics have suffered knocks, discolorations, pulled threads. This one is a gem for a serious collector who wants to tell \u003cstrong\u003eMonaco's complete story\u003c\/strong\u003e, not just the glorious years.\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\/AS_Monaco_FC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eMonaco - 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 - Jersey History\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ligue1.fr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eLigue 1 - Official Site\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 want the jersey from the most overlooked — yet most pivotal — period in Monaco's modern history, this is it. It's up to you to decide if you're ready to own a piece of the journey through the wilderness before the resurgence.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Monaco","offers":[{"title":"M","offer_id":54006880010515,"sku":"195454","price":39.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2011-12-AS-MONACO-SHIRT-M-195454_1_bfb93470-63f8-4a8b-81b2-b379dbc7ed80.jpg?v=1775240808","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2011-12-as-monaco-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}