{"product_id":"2011-12-ireland-shirt-m-l","title":"Ireland 2011-12 Umbro Home Vintage Jersey - New","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eIreland 2011-12 Umbro Home Shirt — Giovanni Trapattoni's Green\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn 2011-2012, the \u003cstrong\u003eRepublic of Ireland\u003c\/strong\u003e was led by Giovanni Trapattoni, one of the most successful coaches in global football history. This \u003cstrong\u003eUmbro home shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e, branded with the sponsor \u003cstrong\u003e3\u003c\/strong\u003e, was worn by the Boys in Green during the qualifiers for Euro 2012 — a historic campaign that brought Ireland back to the European stage after years of absence.\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\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit Manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Umbro\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 (telecom operator)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e NEW — never worn, never washed, intact in its original condition\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 2011-2012 season is one of the most significant in recent Irish football history. Under the firm and methodical leadership of \u003cstrong\u003eGiovanni Trapattoni\u003c\/strong\u003e, Ireland successfully qualified for \u003cstrong\u003eEuro 2012 in Poland and Ukraine\u003c\/strong\u003e — their first participation in a major continental tournament since Euro 1988. Qualification was secured after intense playoffs against Estonia, igniting excitement across the entire country. This Umbro shirt is a direct witness to that blessed era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis generation's \u003cstrong\u003eIrish national team\u003c\/strong\u003e relied on a tight-knit, defensively solid collective, typical of Trapattoni's style. Warriors like \u003cstrong\u003eRobbie Keane\u003c\/strong\u003e, the emblematic captain and the national team's all-time leading scorer, pushed the group forward. Alongside him, \u003cstrong\u003eDamien Duff\u003c\/strong\u003e brought his experience on the wings, while players like \u003cstrong\u003eRichard Dunne\u003c\/strong\u003e formed a formidable defensive barrier. This group wasn't there to look pretty — they were there to fight.\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\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQualification for Euro 2012 via the Playoffs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIreland finished second in Group B behind Russia and faced Estonia in the playoffs. Two controlled matches, a nation celebrating — this shirt is from that historic qualification that thrilled the entire Emerald Isle.\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\u003e\nIn 2011-2012, \u003cstrong\u003eRobbie Keane\u003c\/strong\u003e continued to add to his goal tally for the national team, carrying Ireland on his shoulders as he had for years. Seeing him play in this Umbro shirt is to see a national icon at the peak of his leadership.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEuro 2012: Ireland in the Heart of Europe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIn June 2012, the \u003cstrong\u003eBoys in Green\u003c\/strong\u003e stepped onto the Polish and Ukrainian pitches in this home shirt against Croatia, Spain, and Italy. A group of death, a proud nation, and Irish supporters who created an atmosphere wherever they went.\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 an entirely different category compared to the mass-produced replicas of the era. The cut, materials, finishes — everything is different. The authentic shirt is designed for the pitch, with technical fabrics made for performance, a construction closer to a player's jersey than a simple souvenir from a shop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one is in \u003cstrong\u003e10\/10, NEW condition\u003c\/strong\u003e. It has never been worn, never washed. The tags, finishes, Umbro embroidery — everything is intact. It's the Holy Grail for a serious collector: a \u003cstrong\u003eperfect vintage shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e, flawless, with no signs of wear, just its original condition preserved as if new. \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 shirts from the 2010s\u003c\/strong\u003e have cuts that might surprise compared to current standards. A vintage Umbro M\/L generally corresponds to an intermediate size between modern M and L — the cut is often tighter in the shoulders and shorter in the back than a contemporary shirt of the same advertised size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore confirming your order, take your measurements: chest circumference and back length first. An Umbro M\/L from this era generally fits a chest circumference between 96 and 104 cm. If you are between sizes, consult our exact measurements — we prefer you to be comfortable in your shirt rather than ending up with something that doesn't fit.\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 2011-2012 Umbro shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e ticks all the boxes for an interesting collector's item. It's a national team with a true football identity, a specific era with a strong context — the qualification and then participation in Euro 2012 — and a kit manufacturer, Umbro, whose productions from that decade are increasingly sought after by collectors. \u003cstrong\u003eVintage national team shirts\u003c\/strong\u003e in impeccable condition are becoming seriously rare on the market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThere aren't many in this condition. A \u003cstrong\u003eshirt rated 10\/10, NEW\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a positive anomaly in the vintage world — most pieces from that era have been worn, washed, and handled. This one is timeless. You buy it today in the same condition as the day Umbro made it. For a collector who wants perfection, it's now or never.\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\/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 - History of Kits\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 Ireland 2011-2012 shirt is a piece of \u003cstrong\u003eBoys in Green\u003c\/strong\u003e history in a rare condition — if you're looking for a strong item for your collection, it's right here, in front of you.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Europe","offers":[{"title":"L","offer_id":54029132398867,"sku":"343465","price":99.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2011-12-IRELAND-SHIRT-M-L-343465_1.jpg?v=1775699502","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2011-12-ireland-shirt-m-l","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}