{"product_id":"2011-12-ireland-longsleeve-shirt","title":"Ireland Home Umbro 2011-12 Long Sleeve Vintage Shirt","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eIreland Home Shirt 2011-12 Umbro – The Long-Sleeved Trapattoni Generation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e2011-12 season, \u003cstrong\u003eRepublic of Ireland\u003c\/strong\u003e, long sleeves: this was during the Giovanni Trapattoni era, which brought the Irish back to a major international tournament after years of drought. This \u003cstrong\u003evintage long-sleeved Umbro Ireland home shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e in size S is a textile fragment from a pivotal period for Irish football, worn in Irish stadiums in the rain and wind, as it should be.\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 Republic of Ireland (national team)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home – Long sleeves\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Umbro\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e BOBBLES, LITTLE DIRTY – authentic wear of a worn vintage shirt, traces of real life on an authentic item from the 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;\"\u003eIn 2011-12, the \u003cstrong\u003eIrish national team\u003c\/strong\u003e was under the reign of \u003cstrong\u003eGiovanni Trapattoni\u003c\/strong\u003e, the legendary Italian coach appointed in 2008. His tenure was historic: he qualified Ireland for \u003cstrong\u003eEuro 2012\u003c\/strong\u003e in Poland-Ukraine, the first major continental tournament for the Irish since Euro 1988. This was a generation that played with intensity, solidarity, and very Trapattonian tactical discipline – far from flamboyant play, but incredibly competitive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003elong-sleeved Umbro home shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e corresponds exactly to the qualification and preparation period for this historic Euro. The long-sleeved version is no minor detail: it is typical of Irish football, often played in harsh weather conditions, and it further reinforces that warrior spirit, that image of a team that never gives up. \u003cstrong\u003eRobbie Keane\u003c\/strong\u003e, iconic captain and the national team's all-time top scorer, wore these colors with this kit. \u003cstrong\u003eDamien Duff\u003c\/strong\u003e, at the end of his international career but still present, also embodied this golden generation of Gaelic football.\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 Euro 2012\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIreland finished second in Group B of the qualifiers behind Russia, ahead of Armenia, Slovakia, Macedonia, and Andorra. They then advanced through the play-offs against Estonia, and that's when they qualified: a major event for an entire country that had been waiting for this since 1988 at the continental level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRobbie Keane, captain and living legend\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDuring this 2011-12 season, \u003cstrong\u003eRobbie Keane\u003c\/strong\u003e continued to add to his goal tally for the national team, eventually becoming the most capped player and top scorer in Irish history. Wearing this shirt means carrying the legacy of a striker who gave everything for the green jersey for over fifteen years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEuro 2012 – the Polish dream\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlthough the final tournament resulted in three defeats in the group stage against Croatia, Spain, and Italy, Ireland's mere presence at this Euro was an immense symbolic victory. This Umbro shirt from the 2011-12 season is directly linked to this European adventure that thrilled the entire country.\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 reproduction manufactured for the nostalgic market. It is the real item sold at the time, with the original finishes, materials, and tags. The difference can be felt to the touch, seen in the cut details, embroideries, and the patina that only time can give to a textile that has lived.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one shows \u003cstrong\u003ebobbles and slight dirtiness\u003c\/strong\u003e – what we call \"honest wear\" in our jargon. This means the shirt has been worn, that it has had a life. It's not a shirt that has slept in its original packaging: it's a real fan or player shirt, with history in it. For an experienced collector, this is often what makes the piece even more authentic.\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 size S shirts\u003c\/strong\u003e from the 2011-12 era often run smaller than current standards. Umbro, in particular, had slim fits at that time, close to the body, very different from the loose and oversized fits found in modern football. A vintage S can correspond to a current XS depending on body types.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore buying, measure your chest flat (from armpit to armpit) and compare with the actual shirt measurements if available. The golden rule: \u003cstrong\u003emeasure, don't rely on the label\u003c\/strong\u003e. A vintage S is a vintage S – not a 2024 S. If you hesitate between two sizes in your current purchases, consider this systematic difference from the era.\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\u003elong-sleeved Ireland Umbro home shirt 2011-12\u003c\/strong\u003e is a piece that collectors of European national team shirts actively seek. The long-sleeved version is always produced in smaller quantities than the short-sleeved version, which mechanically makes it rarer on the second-hand market. Add to that the Euro 2012 context – a tournament that is part of Irish history – and you have a piece with true narrative and heritage value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThere aren't many in this condition on the market. An 8\/10 with some bobbles and a slight dirt mark is a very honest condition for a shirt of this age that has clearly been used. Pieces in 9 or 10\/10 without flaws are rare and command a higher price. Here, you have an \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic collector's Ireland shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e with character, which can be worn or displayed without hesitation. This is exactly what true vintage shirt fans are looking for.\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\/Football_Association_of_Ireland\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eRepublic of Ireland (football) – 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 are a fan of European national teams, the Umbro era, or just love Irish football in its roughest and most passionate form – this long-sleeved 2011-12 shirt is for you. It's up to you to decide whether to put it in a display case or wear it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Europe","offers":[{"title":"S","offer_id":54029132333331,"sku":"229135","price":44.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2011-12-IRELAND-LONGSLEEVE-SHIRT-S-229135_6.jpg?v=1775699498","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2011-12-ireland-longsleeve-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}