West Ham Home Macron 2012-13 Jarvis Vintage Shirt

West Ham United 2012-13 Macron Jersey – The Jarvis print that tells the story of a pivotal season for the Hammers

The 2012-13 season, Upton Park, and a West Ham Macron home jersey printed with the name of Matthew Jarvis — the winger signed that summer to add attacking depth to the Hammers, who had just been promoted back to the Premier League. A piece directly anchored in that specific moment in the club's history, with a 9/10 condition that speaks volumes about the care of its previous owner.

Jersey details

Season: 2012-2013
Club: West Ham United
Type: Home
Kit manufacturer: Macron
Sponsor: Alpari
Print: MATTHEW JARVIS
Condition: 9/10
Available sizes: S / XL / Boys

What this jersey represents

The 2012-13 season marked West Ham's big return to the Premier League after just one season in the Championship. The club returned with clear ambitions: to establish itself permanently in the top flight, not just survive. Sam Allardyce was at the helm, and he had every intention of building something solid at Upton Park. This Macron jersey — the first Italian kit manufacturer to dress the Hammers — perfectly embodies this mindset: serious, ambitious, determined.

On the pitch, the Hammers could count on a well-equipped squad. Kevin Nolan commanded the midfield with authority, Carlton Cole was a threat to opposing defenses, and Joe Cole brought his creativity. Matthew Jarvis, for his part, arrived from Wolverhampton for a sum approaching £10 million — a significant investment that demonstrated the club's desire to play in the big league. Wearing his print on this jersey is a reminder of this period of serious establishment and reconstruction.

Moments etched in this jersey

Return to the Premier League and stabilization
West Ham finished the 2012-13 season in a solid 10th place in the Premier League, validating Big Sam's work and proving that the club had the means to hold its own in the top flight. A comfortable, if not spectacular, survival, but essential for laying the foundations for what was to come.

Matthew Jarvis, the winger at the heart of the project
Recruited to bring speed and penetration on the flanks, Jarvis symbolizes West Ham's transfer ambitions at the start of this decade. An England international, he had been one of Wolverhampton's revelations in previous seasons, and his arrival at Upton Park caused a stir in the stands.

Macron takes over the Hammers' dressing room
The collaboration with Macron marked a turning point in the club's visual identity. The Bolognese kit manufacturer, which dresses many European clubs, brings a refined design and recognized manufacturing quality. This 2012-13 jersey remains one of the first testimonies of this partnership that would last several seasons.

Authentic vs Replica

An authentic vintage jersey is a piece that actually existed commercially at the time of the season — not a recent reproduction, not a retro-kit made for the occasion. It's fabric, cut, and finishes that exactly match what fans wore in the stands at Upton Park in 2012-13. The difference can be felt to the touch, in the details of the embroidery, in the overall construction of the garment.

This one has a 9/10 condition — which, in the world of vintage collector jerseys, is an excellent score. Practically no visible signs of wear, the prints are clean, the fabric has not suffered. This is clearly a piece that has been carefully preserved, probably little worn, and is now in almost impeccable condition for its age.

Vintage sizing guide

Golden rule when hunting for vintage football jerseys: sizes from that era are systematically smaller than current standards. A Large from 2012 often corresponds to a modern Medium, or even less depending on the brand. Macron is no exception to this reality — their cuts at the beginning of the decade were fitted, designed for more athletic builds than modern loose cuts.

Before you buy, get out a tape measure. Measure your chest circumference and compare it to the actual dimensions of the jersey — don't hesitate to contact us for the exact measurements of the item. This jersey is available in sizes S, XL, and Boys: please note that the Boys version is for young supporters, with a cut adapted for children of that era.

Why have it in your collection

The West Ham Macron 2012-13 jersey holds a special place in the club's timeline: it was the first full season of the partnership with Macron, upon returning to the Premier League, in a context of ambitious reconstruction. Finding a Jarvis printed example — a symbolic player from that summer transfer window — means owning a piece that tells a precise story, not just a fabric with a crest. For West Ham jersey collectors, this is exactly the kind of print that distinguishes a collection from a mere accumulation.

And in 9/10 condition, frankly, there aren't many in that state. More than ten years after the season, finding a jersey so well preserved, with a legible print and impeccable fabric, is rare. Pieces in perfect condition sell quickly — and this one will be no exception.

To go further

• West Ham United - Wikipedia
• Football Kit Archive - Jersey History
• Premier League - Official Site
• UEFA - European Football

A Premier League jersey, a meaningful print, almost perfect condition — if you're a Hammers fan or a lover of vintage English jerseys, you already know what to do.