{"product_id":"2011-12-ireland-longsleeve","title":"Ireland 2011-12 Home Long Sleeve Umbro Vintage Jersey","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eRepublic of Ireland 2011-12 Home Long-Sleeved Jersey — Umbro x THREE, the era of Keane and Robbie Keane in Euro qualifiers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThe 2011-2012 season saw the \u003cstrong\u003eRepublic of Ireland\u003c\/strong\u003e compete in the Euro 2012 qualifiers, preparing to reach the final phase in Poland and Ukraine. This \u003cstrong\u003eUmbro long-sleeved home jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e, sponsored by THREE, is the exact fabric worn by the Boys in Green in the cold conditions of Lansdowne Road. A piece of Irish history, in size S, with the authentic charm of \u003cstrong\u003eworn vintage jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e.\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 Republic of Ireland (national team)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Umbro\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e THREE\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e SLIGHTLY USED PRINTINGS — authentic wear of a worn vintage jersey, flocking slightly marked by time\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 2011-2012, the \u003cstrong\u003eIrish national football team\u003c\/strong\u003e experienced a pivotal period in its recent history. Under the leadership of manager \u003cstrong\u003eGiovanni Trapattoni\u003c\/strong\u003e — yes, \"Il Trap,\" the old Italian fox who took over the Boys in Green bench — Ireland successfully qualified for \u003cstrong\u003eEuro 2012\u003c\/strong\u003e after finishing top of their qualification group. This was a time when Irish football regained international credibility that it had lost since the great Charlton years of the 90s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eOn the pitch, captain \u003cstrong\u003eRobbie Keane\u003c\/strong\u003e continued to score goals for the national team, confirming his status as Ireland's all-time leading scorer. \u003cstrong\u003eDamien Duff\u003c\/strong\u003e still provided his runs down the left wing, while \u003cstrong\u003eShay Given\u003c\/strong\u003e remained a reference in goal. This was also the period when players like \u003cstrong\u003eSéamus Coleman\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eJames McCarthy\u003c\/strong\u003e began to gain prominence in the squad. A transitional generation, but one that fought — true to the Irish DNA.\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\u003eHistoric qualification for Euro 2012\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIreland finished first in Group B of the European qualifiers ahead of Russia, securing direct qualification for the final phase in Poland and Ukraine. In the streets of Dublin, it was a celebration — the Boys in Green were back on the continental stage after a long absence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRobbie Keane, eternal captain\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDuring this season, \u003cstrong\u003eRobbie Keane\u003c\/strong\u003e continued to write legendary pages in Irish football, accumulating caps and goals to his historic tally. Every match at Lansdowne Road was a communion between the captain and an entire nation behind its Boys in Green.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrapattoni and Irish defensive solidity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIl Trap\u003c\/strong\u003e imposed a tactical discipline that made Ireland difficult to outmanoeuvre, even for the best teams in Europe. This period marked an organised, combative Ireland that never gave up — and this long-sleeved jersey, worn on cold Dublin evenings, perfectly embodies that mentality.\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 not the same as a replica sold in a supermarket. It's a technical cut designed for the player, different materials, finishing details that are no longer found on consumer versions. The flocking, the collar, the seams — everything speaks the same language: the pitch, not the stands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one is rated \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 with SLIGHTLY USED PRINTINGS\u003c\/strong\u003e: the prints show slight marks of time, which gives it that authentic character impossible to simulate. It's not a flaw, it's a signature. Proof that this jersey has lived, that it has been worn, that it has a history behind it.\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 Umbro sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e from this era generally run smaller than the modern standards we are used to. A vintage S often corresponds to a current XS in terms of chest circumference, with a more fitted cut and often shorter sleeves — except here, where the long sleeves offer a good length. Don't rely solely on the letter on the label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore buying, take a tape measure and measure your chest circumference, torso length, and shoulders. Compare with the flat measurements of the jersey if available. A simple tip that avoids many disappointments — because a \u003cstrong\u003ecollector's Irish jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e like this, you want it to be worn, not stored in a drawer because it's too tight.\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\u003eIreland 2011-12 Umbro long-sleeved home jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e represents much more than a closet souvenir. It's a piece that documents a specific moment in Irish football — the last great Trapattoni era, the Euro 2012 qualification, a generation of endearing and combative players. Long-sleeved national team home jerseys are always rarer than their short-sleeved counterparts, making this a particularly sought-after item by \u003cstrong\u003evintage jersey collectors\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eAt 8\/10, there aren't many in this condition. The \u003cstrong\u003evintage Ireland football jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e market is niche but passionate — Irish fans know what they're looking for, and they're looking for exactly this: real, worn, lived-in. The THREE sponsor, the embroidered crest, the Umbro cut of the era... every detail perfectly aligns with what a \u003cstrong\u003eserious retro collector's jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e should be.\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\/Republic_of_Ireland_national_football_team\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eRepublic of Ireland — National football team (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 — Kit 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're a fan of the Boys in Green or simply hooked on Umbro pieces from the 2010s, this long-sleeved jersey ticks all the boxes. It's up to you to decide if you'll let it pass.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Europe","offers":[{"title":"S","offer_id":54029132300563,"sku":"308913","price":59.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2011-12-IRELAND-LONGSLEEVE-S-308913_1.jpg?v=1775699495","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2011-12-ireland-longsleeve","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}