{"product_id":"2011-12-cardiff-city-curling-cup-final-shirt","title":"Cardiff City 2011-12 Puma Carling Cup Final vintage shirt","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eCardiff City 2011-12 Puma Shirt – Carling Cup Final, a Night at Wembley Etched in Fabric\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eFebruary 2012. \u003cstrong\u003eCardiff City\u003c\/strong\u003e took to the Wembley pitch to play in the \u003cstrong\u003eCarling Cup Final\u003c\/strong\u003e against Liverpool. A Championship club in an English League Cup final, with \u003cstrong\u003eMalaysia\u003c\/strong\u003e as sponsor on the chest — this is the exact \u003cstrong\u003e2011-12 Puma home shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e you see before you, size S Boys, a survivor of that historic evening.\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 2011-2012\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cardiff City\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Puma\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Malaysia\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e Malaysia sponsor present and legible – authentic wear of a \u003cstrong\u003eworn vintage shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e, consistent with a match or fan piece from that era\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 \u003cstrong\u003e2011-12 Cardiff City season\u003c\/strong\u003e remains one of the most memorable in the club's modern history. The Bluebirds were then in the \u003cstrong\u003eChampionship\u003c\/strong\u003e — the English second division — but showed no inferiority complex. Under the guidance of \u003cstrong\u003eDave Jones\u003c\/strong\u003e and then \u003cstrong\u003eMalky Mackay\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Welsh club gained momentum and had the luxury of going very far in national cups. That season, Cardiff was not just a club surviving: it was ambitious, disruptive, and surprising.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eOn the pitch, players like \u003cstrong\u003ePeter Whittingham\u003c\/strong\u003e, a playmaker renowned for his shot and vision, carried the team. \u003cstrong\u003eMichael Chopra\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eCraig Bellamy\u003c\/strong\u003e (back home on loan), and reliable goalscorer \u003cstrong\u003eKenny Miller\u003c\/strong\u003e formed an attack that showed little respect for labels. In defense, \u003cstrong\u003eMark Hudson\u003c\/strong\u003e led a solid backline. This was a team with character, one that would wear this \u003cstrong\u003ePuma home shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e all the way to a national final.\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\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQualification for the Carling Cup Final\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCardiff eliminated Premier League giants throughout the competition, offering its supporters memorable evenings. A Championship club in a League Cup final is not seen every year — and this shirt is direct proof of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wembley Final against Liverpool – February 26, 2012\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn front of nearly 90,000 spectators, \u003cstrong\u003eCardiff City faced Liverpool\u003c\/strong\u003e in an epic \u003cstrong\u003eCarling Cup\u003c\/strong\u003e final. The match ended in a draw after extra time and went to a penalty shootout — Liverpool won, but Cardiff stood tall, heads held high, in this shirt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Malaysia sponsor: a turning point in club history\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe presence of the \u003cstrong\u003eMalaysia\u003c\/strong\u003e sponsor on this shirt heralded the arrival of \u003cstrong\u003eVincent Tan\u003c\/strong\u003e and the Malaysian group into Cardiff's capital. It was a new chapter — and this shirt bears its visible mark, before the controversies that would follow with the club's colour change.\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 the same as a souvenir shop replica. The cuts are different — more fitted, with technical materials specific to the sporting use of the time. \u003cstrong\u003ePuma\u003c\/strong\u003e produced kits with ventilation grids, moisture-wicking fabrics, and finishes specific to players or matchday versions. The feel, the cut, the weight: everything speaks for itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis shirt is in \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e — which is a very good rating for a piece of this age. The wear is there, it's honest, it tells a story. The \u003cstrong\u003eMalaysia\u003c\/strong\u003e sponsor flocking is present, which confirms its authenticity for the 2011-12 season and directly links it to this particular historical context.\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\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage sizes from the 2010s\u003c\/strong\u003e — and even more so Boys sizes — are cut much more fitted than modern cuts. A Boys S from this era generally corresponds to a child's build of 10-12 years depending on body shapes, or even a very tight fit for a very slender adult. Do not assume the size just by the name: \u003cstrong\u003emeasure before buying\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn practical terms: take a tape measure, measure your chest circumference, and compare it with the flat measurements of the shirt. For vintage Boys shirts, shoulder-to-shoulder width and overall length are your two key indicators. A shirt that is too small is immediately noticeable — and it doesn't look vintage, it just looks uncomfortable.\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;\"\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003ecup final shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e is not insignificant. Cardiff City in the Carling Cup final against Liverpool in 2012 is an event that won't be repeated — and the shirts directly linked to it are collector's items in their own right. You're not just buying a \u003cstrong\u003evintage Puma Cardiff shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e, you're buying a fragment of an evening that thrilled all of Wales. That's the true value of a football object.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eWhat's more, a Boys S size in \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e is rare. These smaller sizes sell quickly because they are ideal for framing, wall display, or for young collectors. There aren't many in this condition with the \u003cstrong\u003eMalaysia\u003c\/strong\u003e sponsor still clearly visible — and once it's gone, it's gone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eTo Learn More\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\/Cardiff_City\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eCardiff City – 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;\"\u003eThis shirt is Wembley 2012, it's Cardiff playing for its life against the Reds, it's a pivotal era for a club that was soon to change its face. If you understand that, you already know it belongs in your home.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cardiff City","offers":[{"title":"S.BOYS","offer_id":54011620819219,"sku":"225574","price":19.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2011-12-CARDIFF-CITY-CURLING-CUP-FINAL-SHIRT-S-BOYS-225574_1.jpg?v=1775491795","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2011-12-cardiff-city-curling-cup-final-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}