{"product_id":"2011-12-hearts-shirt","title":"Hearts Away Shirt Umbro 2011-12 Vintage | Scottish SPL","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eHeart of Midlothian 2011-12 – The Umbro away shirt from a high-tension season at Tynecastle\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn 2011-12, \u003cstrong\u003eHeart of Midlothian\u003c\/strong\u003e went through a period of financial and sporting turmoil that would leave a lasting mark on the history of the Edinburgh club. This \u003cstrong\u003evintage Umbro away shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e is a direct witness to a season where the Jambos were fearless, despite an explosive institutional context.\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 Heart of Midlothian FC (Scottish Clubs)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Away\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit Manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Umbro\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e LITTLE SPOTS – slight authentic traces of a worn vintage shirt, no major flaws\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 2011-12 season was one of the most intense in the recent history of \u003cstrong\u003eHearts of Midlothian\u003c\/strong\u003e. The Edinburgh club, owned by the Lithuanian group UBIG led by Vladimir Romanov, began to show serious signs of instability behind the scenes — delayed salaries, internal tensions, uncertain future. And yet, on the field, the players continued to fight like lions in the \u003cstrong\u003eScottish Premier League\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003e2011-12 Umbro away shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e was produced during a pivotal period. Umbro, a historic and respected kit manufacturer, signed one of its last contracts with the Jambos before the major turbulences that would culminate in the club's administration in 2013. Wearing this shirt means wearing a slice of Scottish football history — not the most glorious, but certainly the most authentic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eMemorable moments in this shirt\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 2011-12 Scottish Premier League – Beating the odds every matchday\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nHearts finished the season with a respectable record, shaking up the established hierarchies in an SPL dominated by Rangers and Celtic. In a context of constant club pressure, every point snatched away from home had tenfold value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRudi Skácel – The Czech warrior back in Edinburgh\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBack at the club, \u003cstrong\u003eRudi Skácel\u003c\/strong\u003e alone embodied the spirit of Hearts of that era: technical, combative, unyieldingly attached to Tynecastle. His contribution to this season is inseparable from the group's identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCraig Beattie and the Jambos' offensive threat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nHearts could count on offensive elements capable of making a difference away from home. \u003cstrong\u003eCraig Beattie\u003c\/strong\u003e, an effective scorer and accustomed to the Scottish championship, was one of the key players in this team that refused to give up despite administrative storms.\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 mere derivative product from an official store. It's a piece produced in the limited quantities of the time, with finishes, fabrics, and manufacturing details that no longer exist today. Authentic Umbro shirts of this generation are particularly distinguished by the quality of their embroidery, the texture of their technical fabric, and the precision of their patches — details that modern replicas never perfectly reproduce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one is rated \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 with slight traces (LITTLE SPOTS)\u003c\/strong\u003e — which, in the world of \u003cstrong\u003evintage collectible football shirts\u003c\/strong\u003e, is still a very good condition. These small marks are not flaws: they tell a story, a real use. This is precisely what makes the difference between a display shirt under plastic and a real collector's item with a soul.\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\u003eUmbro sizes from the early 2010s\u003c\/strong\u003e still followed relatively fitted cuts, close to European standards of the time — less baggy than modern \"relaxed fit\" cuts. A vintage Umbro XL generally corresponds to a modern L in current brands, sometimes even an M depending on your body shape. Don't rely solely on the label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore finalizing your purchase, measure your chest circumference and compare it to the actual measurements of the shirt if available. As a general rule, allow \u003cstrong\u003e5 to 10 cm less\u003c\/strong\u003e than your usual modern size. If you wear an XL today in contemporary Nike or Adidas, this vintage XL should fit you perfectly for normal wear.\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\u003eHearts away shirts of this Umbro generation\u003c\/strong\u003e are objectively hard to find outside of specialized channels. The 2011-12 season is a pivotal period in the club's history — just before the administrative downfall of 2013 — which makes it an even more precious year for collectors who closely follow Scottish football history. Lovers of \u003cstrong\u003evintage Scottish football\u003c\/strong\u003e, the SPL, and Umbro know exactly why these pieces deserve a place in a serious collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn 8\/10 condition, this shirt is clearly above average for what is usually found from this era. The \u003cstrong\u003eslight traces (LITTLE SPOTS)\u003c\/strong\u003e do not affect the legibility or the presence of the piece in any way. There aren't many in this condition still circulating on the market — this is exactly the kind of opportunity not to miss if Hearts or Scottish football of the 2010s are part of your world.\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\/Heart_of_Midlothian_F.C.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eHeart of Midlothian F.C. – 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;\"\u003eIf you collect Scottish football shirts or if Hearts are part of your football DNA, this 2011-12 Umbro piece is exactly the kind of thing you regret not grabbing in time. It's your turn.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Scottish Clubs","offers":[{"title":"XL","offer_id":54012592259347,"sku":"363488","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-HEARTS-SHIRT-XL-363488_1.jpg?v=1775510345","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2011-12-hearts-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}