{"product_id":"2011-12-sheffield-wednesday-shirt","title":"Sheffield Wednesday 2011-12 Home Puma Vintage Shirt XXL","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eSheffield Wednesday 2011-12 Puma Shirt — Championship at its Rawest\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn 2011-12, \u003cstrong\u003eSheffield Wednesday\u003c\/strong\u003e was undergoing a rebuilding phase after several difficult years, with the Owls looking to reclaim their place in English football. This \u003cstrong\u003ePuma home shirt sponsored by Volkswagen\u003c\/strong\u003e, in size XXL, is a direct slice of English Championship football — gritty, passionate, South Yorkshire football.\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 Sheffield Wednesday\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit Manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Puma\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Volkswagen\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slightly Used Printings — authentic wear of a worn vintage shirt, printings slightly marked by time and real use\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\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eThe 2011-12 season was a pivotal period for the \u003cstrong\u003eHillsborough Owls\u003c\/strong\u003e. Sheffield Wednesday was then playing in the \u003cstrong\u003eChampionship\u003c\/strong\u003e, the second tier of English football, a unforgiving league where every point is hard-fought in incredibly intense matches. The club, historically one of England's most successful with four First Division titles, was battling to regain its former glory and reconnect with its illustrious past. The pressure from the Hillsborough supporters, one of the most iconic stadiums in English football, was ever-present at every home match.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eOn the field, \u003cstrong\u003eDave Allen\u003c\/strong\u003e was at the administrative helm of the club, while managers came and went, trying to stabilize the team in this ultra-competitive league. Players like \u003cstrong\u003eGary Madine\u003c\/strong\u003e, a tough and effective striker typical of the Championship, or \u003cstrong\u003eMiguel Llera\u003c\/strong\u003e in defense embodied the fighting spirit of the Owls of that era. A team without frills, but with plenty of character — exactly what English football at this level demands.\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\u003eThe South Yorkshire Derby — the rivalry that never sleeps\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAgainst Barnsley or Sheffield United, the derbies in this region are of an intensity that few leagues in Europe can match. Wearing this shirt at Hillsborough during a Steel City Derby is to understand why English football is unique in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHillsborough — the Championship fortress\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWith a capacity of over 39,000, Hillsborough remains one of the most impressive venues in English football outside the Premier League. In 2011-12, the support of the Wednesdayites at home was a true twelfth man that rattled many an opponent visiting South Yorkshire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe quest for a return to the Premier League\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAfter tough seasons interspersed with spells in League One, Sheffield Wednesday returned to the Championship and clearly aimed for promotion to the top flight. This 2011-12 season was a step in that reconstruction — a shirt that therefore carries the hopes of a club that refuses to disappear from the big radars of English football.\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\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eAn \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic vintage shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e is not the same as a replica from a modern print. It's a garment that actually existed at that specific time, produced by \u003cstrong\u003ePuma\u003c\/strong\u003e according to the manufacturing standards of 2011, with the materials, cuts, and finishes of the era. The embroideries, the fabric grain, the internal labels — everything speaks of authenticity and tangible history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one is described as being in \u003cstrong\u003eSlightly Used Printings\u003c\/strong\u003e condition — which concretely means that the printings have seen life, slightly cracked or worn by real washes and uses. Far from being a disqualifying defect, this is precisely what proves that this shirt is not a piece taken out of a box having never been used. It has a history behind it. And that, in terms of a \u003cstrong\u003evintage collector's shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e, is worth its weight in gold.\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\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePuma vintage sizes from the early 2010s\u003c\/strong\u003e tend to fit differently from current standards. An XXL from that era often corresponds to a modern L or XL, depending on contemporary cuts, which are often more oversized and relaxed. Never rely solely on the label — a vintage Puma XXL can be surprising in its length or width compared to what you wear today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore finalizing your order, take your measurements flat: shoulder to shoulder width, armpit to armpit width, and total length from collar to bottom of the shirt. Then compare them with the actual product measurements if available, or contact the store directly. Two minutes of precaution to avoid any disappointment — that's the basic rule for any online purchase of a \u003cstrong\u003evintage football shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e.\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\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSheffield Wednesday 2011-12 Puma shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e represents a very specific niche in the world of collecting: historic English clubs in a rebuilding phase, outside the Premier League, with kit manufacturers who were then producing truly qualitative items. Puma at that time had recognized expertise in its Championship productions, and the partnership with \u003cstrong\u003eVolkswagen as shirt sponsor\u003c\/strong\u003e gives this piece an immediately identifiable visual character for connoisseurs. This is not a shirt you find in every flea market — a Sheffield Wednesday shirt in XXL from this specific season is a genuine rarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eAt 8\/10 with slightly worn printings, this shirt is in honest condition and representative of what you find on the quality vintage market. There aren't many in this precise condition — neither too new to seem fake, nor too damaged to lose its aesthetic and collector's value. It's the perfect balance for a piece you proudly hang up or wear for special occasions, knowing exactly what you have in your hands.\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\/Sheffield_Wednesday\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eSheffield Wednesday — 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're an Owls fan or simply a lover of authentic English football, this shirt clearly belongs in your collection — it's up to you to decide if you let it slip away.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sheffield Wednesday","offers":[{"title":"XXL","offer_id":54010255147283,"sku":"303066","price":39.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2011-12-SHEFFIELD-WEDNESDAY-SHIRT-XXL-303066_1.jpg?v=1775437194","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2011-12-sheffield-wednesday-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}