{"product_id":"2011-12-wolverhampton-shirt","title":"Wolverhampton Home Shirt 2011-12 Burrda Vintage Collector","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eWolverhampton 2011-12 Kit – The Season of the Narrowly Avoided Relegation in the Burrda Shirt\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn 2011-12, \u003cstrong\u003eWolverhampton Wanderers\u003c\/strong\u003e played what would be one of the most trying seasons in its recent \u003cstrong\u003ePremier League\u003c\/strong\u003e history. This \u003cstrong\u003eBurrda home kit sponsored by Sportingbet\u003c\/strong\u003e is a direct witness to a relentless battle, carried by players who gave their all at Molineux before the Wolves eventually left the English top flight.\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 Wolverhampton Wanderers\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit Manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Burrda\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e SPORTINGBET\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\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 Kit Represents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2011-12\u003c\/strong\u003e season will remain etched in the memory of \u003cstrong\u003eWolves supporters\u003c\/strong\u003e as a gradual and painful descent into hell. The club, which had returned to the Premier League in 2009 after many years of absence, found itself in great difficulty from the start of the campaign. Manager \u003cstrong\u003eMick McCarthy\u003c\/strong\u003e was dismissed in February 2012 after a series of catastrophic results, leaving the club in the relegation zone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eTerry Connor then took the reins of the team on an almost impossible mission, but the damage was done. On the pitch, players like \u003cstrong\u003eSteven Fletcher\u003c\/strong\u003e, who arrived the previous summer as a major attacking signing, \u003cstrong\u003eMatt Jarvis\u003c\/strong\u003e, the fast winger who attracted the attention of other clubs, and the loyal \u003cstrong\u003eKarl Henry\u003c\/strong\u003e in midfield, tried to keep the Wolves afloat in a ruthless \u003cstrong\u003ePremier League\u003c\/strong\u003e. The atmosphere at \u003cstrong\u003eMolineux\u003c\/strong\u003e oscillated between hope and resignation as the matches progressed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eMoments Etched in This Kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMick McCarthy's Departure – February 2012\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter more than five years at the helm of Wolverhampton and two historic promotions, Mick McCarthy left the club mid-season, with the Wolves stuck at the bottom of the table. This departure marked the definitive end of an era, and the players in the \u003cstrong\u003eBurrda home kit\u003c\/strong\u003e would not have time to collectively bounce back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelegation to the Championship – May 2012\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter a 33-year absence, the Wolves had returned to the Premier League in 2009 and had stayed there for three seasons. In May 2012, relegation was confirmed, and it was in this kit that the players played their last matches in the top flight, a brutal turning of a page for the entire club.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMatt Jarvis and the Call of the Hammers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA revelation in previous seasons with Wolverhampton, \u003cstrong\u003eMatt Jarvis\u003c\/strong\u003e was one of the few to attract the interest of more prestigious clubs during this difficult period. His transfer to West Ham in the summer of 2012 perfectly symbolized the dismantling of a carefully built team. This kit is also his, worn until the last moments in the Premier League.\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 a piece that has lived. It's not an item taken out of its box to decorate a shelf – it's a technical garment designed for sport, with finishes, materials, and a cut that meet the professional standards of the time. Unlike a mass-produced general public replica, the authentic is designed for performance, with details that only a true connoisseur will spot: reinforced seams, period flocking, original size tags.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one displays an \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 condition with slightly used printings\u003c\/strong\u003e. Specifically, the fabric is in excellent condition, the overall appearance remains very presentable, but the sponsor's flocking or the badge show traces of real use. This is exactly what makes it an \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic vintage piece\u003c\/strong\u003e and not a fresh-out-of-the-factory copy: it has a history, and it shows.\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 jerseys from the 2010s\u003c\/strong\u003e do not follow the same standards as current cuts. The trend of the time was for fitted, close-fitting cuts, designed for the athletic builds of professional players. A \u003cstrong\u003evintage Burrda size S\u003c\/strong\u003e from 2011 often corresponds to what would today be called an XS or a very slim S. So don't rely solely 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 and back length. Compare these measurements with those of a jersey you already own and in which you are comfortable. This is the only truly reliable method to avoid unpleasant surprises with \u003cstrong\u003evintage football jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e. If in doubt, don't hesitate to contact us – we're here to help.\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;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBurrda\u003c\/strong\u003e is a kit manufacturer that few collectors know well, and that's precisely what makes this jersey rare on the market. This Swedish brand only supplied a few English clubs during this period, and the authentic references circulating remain very limited. Add to that the \u003cstrong\u003eSportingbet\u003c\/strong\u003e sponsor, which has disappeared from the football landscape for years, and you get a piece that is both rare and historically significant for any collector of \u003cstrong\u003ePremier League collectible jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e is honest and clearly advertised – there is wear on the printings, but this jersey is still very beautiful to wear or display. There aren't many in this condition still lingering in bins or on specialized sites. An \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic Wolverhampton 2011-12 jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e, with this level of preservation, doesn't come around often. If you miss it today, there's a good chance you'll be looking for a long time before you find another one.\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\/Wolverhampton_Wanderers_F.C.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eWolverhampton Wanderers – 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 – Jersey 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;\"\u003eThis jersey is an entire season of struggle and tears etched into the fabric – if you're a Wolves fan or simply an admirer of authentic English football, you know what you have to do.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wolverhampton","offers":[{"title":"S","offer_id":54009766215955,"sku":"325640","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-WOLVERHAMPTON-SHIRT-S-325640_1.jpg?v=1775419005","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2011-12-wolverhampton-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}