{"product_id":"2012-13-norwich-city-pilkington-shirt","title":"Norwich City Away Kit Errea 2012-13 Pilkington vintage","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eNorwich City Away Shirt 2012-13 Errea — The Pilkington Flocking, a Premier League Season to Save\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e2012-13 season, \u003cstrong\u003eNorwich City in the Premier League\u003c\/strong\u003e, and on this \u003cstrong\u003eErrea away shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e with Pilkington flocked on the back, all the tension of a club fighting to stay in the English elite. The \u003cstrong\u003eAviva\u003c\/strong\u003e sponsor on the chest, a size L in 8\/10 condition: this is an authentic piece from that era, not a copy, not a recreation.\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 Norwich City\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Away\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit Manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Errea\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e AVIVA\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e SPONSOR: AVIVA — authentic wear of a worn vintage jersey, traces of time that make it valuable\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\u003eNorwich City\u003c\/strong\u003e played their second consecutive season in the \u003cstrong\u003ePremier League\u003c\/strong\u003e, after a long absence from the top flight of English football. The Carrow Road club, promoted in 2011 under Paul Lambert, now had to ensure its survival in the elite without the same coach — Lambert had left for Aston Villa in June 2012. \u003cstrong\u003eChris Hughton\u003c\/strong\u003e took the reins of the Canaries for this pivotal season, with a clear mission: to keep the club among the 20 best clubs in England.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThe squad relied on solid and endearing players. \u003cstrong\u003eGrant Holt\u003c\/strong\u003e, the emblematic striker, was still there even if his influence declined slightly this season. \u003cstrong\u003eAnthony Pilkington\u003c\/strong\u003e — whose name is on this shirt — was a reliable element of the Norwich attack, capable of putting pressure on opposing defenses and relieving Holt in offensive efforts. Alongside him, players like \u003cstrong\u003eRobert Snodgrass\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eSteve Morison\u003c\/strong\u003e embodied the fighting spirit that characterized the Canaries of that era.\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\u003eAnthony Pilkington, the midfield warrior\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nArriving from Huddersfield Town in 2011, Pilkington established himself as a full-fledged Premier League player in the Canaries' shirt. His physical power and ability to score important goals made him a favourite at Carrow Road, appreciated enough to have his name flocked on this away shirt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe fight for Premier League survival\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe 2012-13 season ended with relegation to the Championship for Norwich, despite the efforts of the entire team. This \u003cstrong\u003evintage away shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e is therefore direct evidence of the Canaries' last Premier League campaign before their descent — which gives it undeniable historical significance for any serious collector.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eErrea and Norwich, a little-known partnership\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Italian kit manufacturer \u003cstrong\u003eErrea\u003c\/strong\u003e is not a market giant like Nike or Adidas, and that's precisely what makes this shirt rare. Errea productions for Norwich City from that era are now difficult to find in good condition, and even more difficult to find with such a well-preserved \u003cstrong\u003eperiod flocking\u003c\/strong\u003e as Pilkington's.\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 what players actually wore on the pitch — or its commercial version at the time, intended for the most demanding supporters. It is not a mass-produced replica years later with materials and finishes that do not correspond to what the players experienced on the field. The seams, the logos, the texture of the fabric: everything speaks of a specific era, a specific season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eNorwich Errea 2012-13 shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e in 8\/10 condition is exactly that. It bears the traces of a real existence — the clearly visible Aviva sponsor, the intact Pilkington flocking — without being damaged to the point of losing its readability or appeal. It's the ideal condition for a shirt that has lived, without being massacred.\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 sizes from the 2010s\u003c\/strong\u003e do not always correspond to modern sizes, even when the label clearly displays an L. The cuts back then were often more fitted, shorter on the torso, with armholes different from what you find today. A 2012 L can easily correspond to a current M depending on the brand and kit manufacturer. \u003cstrong\u003eErrea\u003c\/strong\u003e, in particular, offered quite close-fitting cuts compared to the loose fits of some competitors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore confirming your order, take a tape measure and measure a shirt you currently wear flat on a surface: width at the armpits, total length from the shoulder. Then compare with our measurements available on the product sheet. This is the only way to be 100% sure — returns due to size for a unique vintage shirt are always unfortunate for everyone.\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\u003eNorwich City Errea shirts\u003c\/strong\u003e from the 2011-2013 Premier League period are currently undervalued compared to their true historical value. This was the Canaries' last great adventure in the English top flight before several seasons of yo-yoing between divisions. Add to that a \u003cstrong\u003ePilkington flocking\u003c\/strong\u003e — a player who marked the club's recent history without being a global star, which makes it a niche shirt, sought after by true connoisseurs rather than passing speculators. This kind of piece doesn't show up often at auctions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn 8\/10 condition, there really aren't many in this state on the market for \u003cstrong\u003evintage English football shirts\u003c\/strong\u003e. The vast majority of players' shirts from this generation were worn until total wear or disappeared in attics without return. This one has been preserved, and it shows. It's now or never to grab it before it goes to another collector who understands its value.\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\/Norwich_City_F.C.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eNorwich City FC — 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 shirts\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;\"\u003eAn away shirt from the Canaries' last true Premier League season, flocked with a player who deserved more recognition — if you're a Norwich fan or a lover of authentic English football, you already know what you need to do.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Norwich","offers":[{"title":"L","offer_id":54010178601235,"sku":"227598","price":49.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2012-13-NORWICH-CITY-PILKINGTON-SHIRT-L-227598_5.jpg?v=1775428709","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2012-13-norwich-city-pilkington-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}