{"product_id":"2012-13-lille-losc-shirt","title":"Lille LOSC 2012-13 Umbro Away Shirt Vintage Collector","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eLille LOSC 2012-13 Umbro Away Shirt — The Post-Treble Era in Europe\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eTwo years after the \u003cstrong\u003e2011 League and French Cup double\u003c\/strong\u003e, LOSC still carried the echo of one of the greatest seasons in the history of the Northern French club. This \u003cstrong\u003eLille 2012-13 away shirt by Umbro\u003c\/strong\u003e, with its prominent Partouche Casino sponsor on the chest, belongs to a team that sought to establish itself on the European stage while adapting to the departure of its key players.\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 2012-2013\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lille LOSC\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Away\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit Manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Umbro\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e PARTOUCHE CASINO\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e LITTLE PULLS, SLIGHTLY USED PRINTINGS — authentic wear of a worn vintage jersey, not one taken out of its box to look pretty in a display\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 2012-13 season was one of rebuilding for Lille. The club had lost \u003cstrong\u003eEden Hazard\u003c\/strong\u003e, who moved to Chelsea for a record fee, and had to forge a new identity around fresh faces. Rudi Garcia was also gone — he had joined AS Roma — leaving the club in a delicate but ambitious transition. Nevertheless, \u003cstrong\u003eLOSC\u003c\/strong\u003e remained a feared team in \u003cstrong\u003eLigue 1\u003c\/strong\u003e, armed with a competitive squad and a work ethic deeply rooted in the North.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eOn the pitch, players like \u003cstrong\u003eMoussa Sow\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eFlorent Balmont\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eMathieu Debuchy\u003c\/strong\u003e wore the shirt with pride and continued to embody the club's fighting spirit. The season didn't bring a title, but it was one of struggle — the kind of season that forges true teams. This \u003cstrong\u003evintage Umbro away shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e is a direct witness to this pivotal period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eMoments etched into this shirt\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Post-Hazard Challenge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nEden Hazard left Lille in the summer of 2012 to join Chelsea and the Premier League, leaving a huge void in Lille's attacking play. This 2012-13 shirt is from the first full season without the Belgian wizard, a painful but necessary chapter in LOSC's recent history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Return to the Europa League\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAfter reaching the \u003cstrong\u003eChampions League\u003c\/strong\u003e in previous seasons — with a memorable group stage in 2011-12 — Lille competed in the \u003cstrong\u003eEuropa League\u003c\/strong\u003e this season, proving that the Northern club had definitively gained European stature. The away shirt was worn during these trips to continental pitches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUmbro and Lille: A understated and effective collaboration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAt that time, \u003cstrong\u003eUmbro\u003c\/strong\u003e supplied LOSC with sleek designs, far from the frills of some competing manufacturers. This \u003cstrong\u003eUmbro collector's shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e reflects this philosophy: functional, identifiable, without ostentation. Kit for Northern warriors, not window mannequins.\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;\"\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003evintage authentic shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e is not the same as a fan replica bought at the stadium kiosk. It's the version worn or intended to be worn, with the finishes specific to professional equipment: technical weave, fitted cut, high-definition flocking. That's what makes all the difference in a serious collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one displays an \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e with some small fabric pulls and slightly worn flocking — what collectors call \u003cem\u003eauthentic wear\u003c\/em\u003e. It's not a flaw, it's proof of life. This shirt has existed, it has been worn, it tells a story. And frankly, a vintage shirt that's too perfect often feels fake.\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 shirt sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e do not correspond to current standards. A 2012-13 M generally fits smaller than a 2024 M — cuts were more fitted, sizes designed for footballers, not for oversized streetwear. If you wear an L today, a vintage M might fit you well depending on your body type.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore ordering, measure your chest circumference and compare it with the actual product dimensions if available. As a general rule, go one size up from your usual if you prefer to wear the shirt casually. If you want to wear it tight like a pro on the field, stick to your usual size. Simple and effective.\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\u003eLille 2012-13 away shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e represents a precise and pivotal era in LOSC's recent history — the one following the club's greatest Ligue 1 title. It's a piece of \u003cstrong\u003eFrench retro football\u003c\/strong\u003e that has value not because it's flashy, but because it documents a real moment in French football. Lille shirts from this Umbro generation are becoming increasingly rare on the \u003cstrong\u003evintage collector's shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eAt 8\/10, this shirt is in honest and solid condition for a piece over ten years old. There aren't many in this condition on the market — most circulating are either too damaged to be worn, or too expensive because they are in perfect condition. This one is the sweet spot: a piece you can proudly display or wear to the stadium without fear of damaging it further.\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\/LOSC_Lille\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eLille LOSC — 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.ligue1.fr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eLigue 1 — 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;\"\u003eIf you're a LOSC fan or simply a lover of \u003cstrong\u003evintage Ligue 1 shirts\u003c\/strong\u003e, this Umbro 2012-13 piece clearly belongs in a true collection. It's up to you — but this kind of opportunity doesn't come around twice.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lille","offers":[{"title":"M","offer_id":54006881878291,"sku":"328429","price":59.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2012-13-LILLE-LOSC-SHIRT-M-328429_1.jpg?v=1775240834","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2012-13-lille-losc-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}