{"product_id":"2011-13-west-ham-united-shirt","title":"West Ham United Away Shirt 2011-13 Macron Vintage XXL","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eWest Ham United Away Shirt 2011-13 — The Macron Era at the Hammers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBetween 2011 and 2013, \u003cstrong\u003eWest Ham United\u003c\/strong\u003e went through a pivotal period in its modern history: a relegation to the Championship, an immediate return to the Premier League, and a \u003cstrong\u003eMacron away shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e that accompanied every rise in pressure. This XXL \u003cstrong\u003evintage West Ham shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e represents two seasons of intense football encapsulated in a single fabric.\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 2011-2013\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e West Ham United\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Away\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Macron\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e SLIGHTLY USED PRINTINGS, LITTLE PULLS — authentic wear of a worn vintage shirt\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 2011-2013 period is one of the most electrifying and painful experiences for \u003cstrong\u003eWest Ham supporters\u003c\/strong\u003e in the 2010s. After a catastrophic 2010-11 season that ended in \u003cstrong\u003erelegation to the Championship\u003c\/strong\u003e, the club had to bounce back immediately or risk settling into the mediocrity of English football. This away shirt is a direct witness to that battle for survival and the quest to return to the elite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIt was in these colours that the Hammers played their 2011-12 Championship season, with the firm intention of returning to the top flight as quickly as possible. \u003cstrong\u003eMacron\u003c\/strong\u003e, a kit manufacturer not always at the forefront of English football, signed a contract with a historic \u003cstrong\u003ePremier League\u003c\/strong\u003e club that refused to remain in the second division. The tension was palpable, the sporting project was clear, and this shirt is its direct expression.\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\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePromotion to the Premier League via the 2012 playoffs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWest Ham finished third in the Championship in 2011-12 and had to go through the playoffs to return to the top flight. The playoff final against Blackpool at Wembley — which the Hammers won — is one of the most memorable moments of that era for Upton Park fans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKevin Nolan, undisputed leader of the dressing room\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRecruited as captain and the team's driving force, \u003cstrong\u003eKevin Nolan\u003c\/strong\u003e was the cornerstone of this period. His tireless work, important goals, and leadership are inseparable from the Hammers' comeback in the Championship and their subsequent Premier League survival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarlton Cole and Ricardo Vaz Tê, the offensive weapons\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarlton Cole\u003c\/strong\u003e provided physical presence in attack, while \u003cstrong\u003eRicardo Vaz Tê\u003c\/strong\u003e — who scored the decisive goal in the playoff final — instantly became a legend of the promotion. These two names still resonate in the minds of all who followed West Ham at that time.\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 has nothing to do with a replica collectible mass-produced for the nostalgic market. It was made at the time to be worn on a pitch or in the stands, with the original finishes, materials, and flocking. That's what gives a \u003cstrong\u003eWest Ham collector's shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e like this its value: it comes directly from that period, not from a reproduction factory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one is rated 8\/10, with slightly used prints and a few small pulls on the fabric — exactly what you'd expect from a shirt that has lived a life. These small details are not disqualifying flaws; they are proof of its existence. A \u003cstrong\u003evintage shirt in 8\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e is the cream of the second-hand market: worn just enough to be real, not enough to be damaged.\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;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003esizes of vintage football shirts\u003c\/strong\u003e from the 2010s — and even Macron shirts from that period — follow cuts that don't always match current standards. An XXL from that era can easily be equivalent to a modern L or XL depending on the brand, notably because the cuts were more fitted at the shoulders and chest. Do not order based solely on your usual size in 2024.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThe foolproof method: take a tape measure and compare the actual measurements of the shirt with a t-shirt you wear regularly. Measure the shoulder width flat and the chest circumference. If you have any doubt, do not hesitate to contact us directly — we prefer a customer who orders the right shirt the first time rather than an unnecessary return.\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\u003eWest Ham 2011-13 Macron away shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e is a rare item on the vintage market. Firstly, because Macron only supplied West Ham for a short period, which mechanically limits the number of available pieces. Secondly, because this pivotal era — relegation, promotion, epic playoffs — makes it a shirt loaded with real sporting history, not just a piece of flocked fabric. \u003cstrong\u003ePremier League and Championship shirt collectors\u003c\/strong\u003e know how to recognise this type of piece when it appears.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn 8\/10 condition, this shirt is in a state that is becoming seriously rare on the market. Most shirts from this era that are still circulating are either too worn to be worn with pride or are fakes. Here, we're talking about a piece that can go straight into a display case or onto your back — your choice. There aren't many in this condition, and those that exist don't stay available for long.\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_Ham_United_F.C.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eWest Ham United — 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.premierleague.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003ePremier League — Official website\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 shirt won't stay on the shelf for long — great pieces from the Hammers' Championship era sell quickly. If you're an Upton Park fan or simply a lover of authentic English football, you know what you need to do.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"West Ham","offers":[{"title":"XXL","offer_id":53976890605843,"sku":"250816","price":44.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2011-13-WEST-HAM-UNITED-SHIRT-XXL-250816_1_b04bece5-fab4-4a30-8026-fc1370a01a85.jpg?v=1775171669","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2011-13-west-ham-united-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}