{"product_id":"2012-13-coventry-city-hales-shirt","title":"Coventry City Away Puma 2012-13 Vintage Shirt HALES 9\/10","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eCoventry City 2012-13 — The Puma away shirt from their descent into hell, flocked with HALES\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThe 2012-13 season saw Coventry City in the \u003cstrong\u003eChampionship\u003c\/strong\u003e, experiencing one of the most turbulent periods in its recent history — financial crisis, forced relocation, angry supporters. This \u003cstrong\u003ePuma away shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e sponsored by \u003cstrong\u003eCity Link\u003c\/strong\u003e, flocked with the name \u003cstrong\u003eHALES\u003c\/strong\u003e, perfectly captures this turning point in the identity of a founding club of English 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 2012-13\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e Coventry City\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Away\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Puma\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e CITY LINK\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e SPONSOR: CITY LINK — authentic wear of a worn vintage shirt, HALES flocking intact\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;\"\u003eIn 2012-13, \u003cstrong\u003eCoventry City\u003c\/strong\u003e went through an unprecedented existential crisis in its modern history. The club was forced to leave its historic stadium, the \u003cstrong\u003eRicoh Arena\u003c\/strong\u003e, following a dispute with its owner — a saga that outraged \u003cstrong\u003eSky Blues supporters\u003c\/strong\u003e and ultimately forced the team to play its \"home\" matches at Sixfields, in Northampton, more than 30 kilometres from the city. This was not just a difficult sporting season; it was experienced as a betrayal by the entire fanbase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eOn the field, the club struggled in the \u003cstrong\u003eChampionship\u003c\/strong\u003e under the management of Mark Robins, then Steven Pressley. Players like \u003cstrong\u003eGary McSheffrey\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eCarl Baker\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eCallum Wilson\u003c\/strong\u003e — who made his professional debut around this time — wore this shirt with the passion one would expect in such a context. The \u003cstrong\u003eHALES\u003c\/strong\u003e flocking on this away shirt reminds us that behind every jersey, there is a man on the field, not just a number.\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\u003eThe Northampton exile — the sporting affront of the season\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 2013, Coventry City officially played Championship matches at Sixfields Stadium, Northampton Town's stadium, in front of half-empty stands. Supporters organised massive boycotts, with some matches being played in front of fewer than 2,000 people — unheard of at this level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe City Link sponsor — a company at its peak, soon to disappear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCity Link\u003c\/strong\u003e, a British parcel delivery company, sponsored Coventry's shirts at the time. A cruel twist of fate: the company went into administration in December 2014, leaving thousands of employees jobless on Christmas Day. This sponsor on this shirt is therefore a direct witness to a specific economic era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCallum Wilson, the first sparks of a future international\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIt was during this season that \u003cstrong\u003eCallum Wilson\u003c\/strong\u003e, future England international and Premier League striker, began to establish himself in the Sky Blues' professional squad. Seeing a shirt from this era is also to witness the very beginning of a great career before the spotlight truly turned to him.\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 fundamentally different from a replica sold in an official store. The authentic is cut for play — technical fabric, careful locker room finishes, period labels, and cut details that match the manufacturing standards of the time. It is an object that existed in a real context, not a mass-produced commercial copy for the general public.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003ePuma Coventry 2012-13 away shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e is in \u003cstrong\u003e9\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e condition — exceptional for a piece over ten years old. The \u003cstrong\u003eHALES\u003c\/strong\u003e flocking is intact, the fabric retains its integrity, and the \u003cstrong\u003eCity Link\u003c\/strong\u003e sponsor is perfectly legible. This is a specimen that has withstood the test of time without damage — a real find for a discerning collector.\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\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage shirts\u003c\/strong\u003e from the 2010s — and particularly Puma cuts of this generation — tend to run significantly smaller than current standards. A \u003cstrong\u003evintage size S\u003c\/strong\u003e often corresponds to what would today be called an XS in some brands' modern ranges. The cut is more fitted, closer to the body, designed for an athletic build of the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore ordering, take your measurements: \u003cstrong\u003echest circumference\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eback length\u003c\/strong\u003e are the two key pieces of data. Compare them with the actual dimensions of the shirt — do not hesitate to contact us if you have any doubts. A shirt that doesn't fit is a disappointment. A shirt that fits perfectly is a victory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eWhy you should have it in your collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCoventry City 2012-13 collector's shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e ticks several rare boxes simultaneously: a historic English club in a period of major identity crisis, a now-defunct sponsor, an authentic period name flocking, and a Puma kit manufacturer whose designs from this generation are increasingly sought after by European collectors. This is the kind of piece that tells a true story — not a story of titles or glory, but a story of real football, with its rough edges and betrayals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eAnd in \u003cstrong\u003e9\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e condition, it is an absolute rarity. A shirt from this season, in this condition, with the flocking intact — there aren't many like it on the market. Most have suffered damage, approximate washes, or haphazard storage. This one came out of the right drawer.\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\/Coventry_City\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eCoventry City — 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;\"\u003eIf you've followed the Sky Blues through their tough years or if you collect pieces with history and context, this shirt is for you — plain and simple.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Coventry City","offers":[{"title":"S","offer_id":54010082951443,"sku":"309091","price":24.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2012-13-COVENTRY-CITY-HALES-SHIRT-S-309091_1.jpg?v=1775420836","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2012-13-coventry-city-hales-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}