{"product_id":"2011-12-west-bromwich-albion-shirt","title":"West Bromwich Albion 2011-12 Adidas Vintage Away Shirt XL","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eWest Bromwich Albion 2011-12 Away Kit – Adidas \u0026amp; Bodog, a season to remember\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThe 2011-12 season saw \u003cstrong\u003eWest Bromwich Albion\u003c\/strong\u003e firmly establish themselves in the \u003cstrong\u003ePremier League\u003c\/strong\u003e under the guidance of Roy Hodgson, and this \u003cstrong\u003eAdidas away kit\u003c\/strong\u003e is a direct testament to that. Sponsored by \u003cstrong\u003eBodog\u003c\/strong\u003e, this jersey displays a strong identity and marks a pivotal era for the Baggies. A solid club jersey, not a giant, but a club that knows what it wants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eKit 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 West Bromwich Albion\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Away\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit Manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adidas\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e BODOG\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e XL\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\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eIn 2011-12, \u003cstrong\u003eWest Brom\u003c\/strong\u003e was consolidating its place in the Premier League after a few turbulent seasons oscillating between the top division and the Championship. The West Midlands club wasn't there just to make up the numbers: under the direction of \u003cstrong\u003eRoy Hodgson\u003c\/strong\u003e, and then \u003cstrong\u003eSteve Clarke\u003c\/strong\u003e who took over mid-season, the \u003cstrong\u003eBaggies\u003c\/strong\u003e delivered a serious campaign and finished in a respectable \u003cstrong\u003e10th place\u003c\/strong\u003e in the English league. For a club of this size and with this budget, that's far from insignificant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eOn the pitch, \u003cstrong\u003ePeter Odemwingie\u003c\/strong\u003e was the star – the Nigerian striker was one of the club's most effective players, capable of causing problems for any Premier League defense. Alongside him, players like \u003cstrong\u003eShane Long\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eGraham Dorrans\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the robust \u003cstrong\u003eJonas Olsson\u003c\/strong\u003e in defense formed a cohesive unit, which didn't grab media headlines but got the job done week after week. This away kit embodies their sweat, their dedication, and their direct, no-frills football.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eMoments etched into this jersey\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10th place in the 2011-12 Premier League\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWest Brom finished in the top half of the table, which was a real achievement for a club with limited resources facing the league's giants. It proved that Steve Clarke's sporting project was working and that the Baggies were no longer just fighting for survival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOdemwingie, club's top scorer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPeter Odemwingie was West Brom's offensive driving force that season, scoring goals with remarkable consistency. Seeing him celebrate in the away kit against big English clubs is a powerful image from that era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Adidas partnership – a clear signature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 2011-12, \u003cstrong\u003eAdidas\u003c\/strong\u003e supplied West Brom with jerseys that bore the technical DNA of the three-stripe brand. This \u003cstrong\u003eaway kit\u003c\/strong\u003e is a prime example of Adidas's expertise from that period, with clean finishes and a cut that ages well. That's also part of the value of a vintage jersey: the kit manufacturer matters as much as the club.\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 jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is not the same as a replica sold in a supermarket. An authentic jersey is the one actually produced and commercialized at the time, with the original materials, tags, and finishes. Over time, these pieces become rare – especially for clubs like West Brom that don't make headlines, and whose jerseys are less sought after than those of Manchester United or Arsenal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eAdidas 2011-12 away kit\u003c\/strong\u003e is one such piece: produced in limited numbers at the time, it is now difficult to find in good condition. Its actual condition is not specified in the description, which is common for vintage items – the visible wear of a jersey is part of its history, not its flaws.\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\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eAttention, crucial point for \u003cstrong\u003evintage jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e: sizes from that era do not correspond to current standards. An XL from 2011-12 can easily correspond to a modern L, or even an M depending on your body shape. The cuts were more fitted, less oversized than today, and materials tended to shrink slightly with washing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore confirming your order, take flat measurements: shoulder to shoulder width, chest circumference, and back length. Then compare them to the actual measurements of the jersey – if you can obtain them. This is the only way to avoid unpleasant surprises and ensure that this \u003cstrong\u003eWest Brom XL collector's jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e truly fits you.\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;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWest Bromwich Albion jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e are clearly undervalued in the vintage market. Big clubs command big prices, and the Baggies unfairly suffer from this logic. However, an Adidas away kit from a Premier League season, with a sponsor like Bodog and a distinct footballing era, is exactly what true collectors look for: rarity, authenticity, and not the inflated price of an overexposed jersey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003e2011-12 away kit\u003c\/strong\u003e in XL size is a window into a specific period of English football. There aren't hundreds of them lying around in closets or on resale sites – and those that are found are rarely in a condition worth displaying. If you come across this one, you know what it's worth.\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\/West_Bromwich_Albion\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eWest Bromwich Albion – 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 want a Premier League jersey that goes off the beaten path and tells a real story of English football, this West Brom 2011-12 is for you. No need to force it – either it speaks to you, or it doesn't.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"West Bromwich Albion","offers":[{"title":"XL","offer_id":54010315112723,"sku":"279592","price":29.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"M","offer_id":54010315145491,"sku":"246267","price":29.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2011-12-WEST-BROMWICH-ALBION-SHIRT-XL-279592_6.jpg?v=1775445406","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2011-12-west-bromwich-albion-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}