{"product_id":"2012-14-limerick-fc-shirt","title":"Limerick FC Home Shirt Macron 2012-14 vintage collector","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eLimerick FC 2012-14 — The Macron jersey of a historic League of Ireland revival\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn 2012, \u003cstrong\u003eLimerick FC\u003c\/strong\u003e returned to the Irish football scene after years of institutional struggles — a comeback eagerly awaited by the entire city. This \u003cstrong\u003e2012-14 Macron home jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is a direct witness to this reformation and the rebuilding of a club founded in 1937, one of the most successful in \u003cstrong\u003eLeague of Ireland\u003c\/strong\u003e history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eJersey Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:2;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeason:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2012-2014\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e Limerick FC (Irish Clubs)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit Manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Macron\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShirt Sponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not specified\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e USED PRINTINGS, LITTLE PULLS — authentic wear of a vintage worn jersey, trace of a real history on Irish pitches\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eWhat this jersey represents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eOne must understand what \u003cstrong\u003eLimerick FC\u003c\/strong\u003e went through to grasp what this kit represents. The club, after a difficult liquidation and dissolution in the early 2000s, officially reborn in its current form in \u003cstrong\u003e2010\u003c\/strong\u003e, reformed by local supporters and leaders determined not to let a club with \u003cstrong\u003e7 Irish championship titles\u003c\/strong\u003e die. The 2012 season marked their return to the \u003cstrong\u003eFirst Division of the League of Ireland\u003c\/strong\u003e, and this jersey is exactly the one they wore during this rise to prominence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIt was a time of total reconstruction, shrewd recruitment, tight budgets, and raw passion. \u003cstrong\u003eMacron\u003c\/strong\u003e, a serious and reliable kit manufacturer in lower European leagues, dressed the club with neat cuts and clean finishes. A discreet but consistent partnership for a club fighting to regain its former level in the \u003cstrong\u003eIrish Premier Division\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eMoments etched in this jersey\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePromotion to the Premier Division (2013)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nLimerick FC had a solid season in the First Division and secured promotion to the \u003cstrong\u003eLeague of Ireland Premier Division\u003c\/strong\u003e in 2013. It was precisely in this jersey that the players celebrated their promotion, in front of a Shannonside crowd that had been waiting for it for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe return to Markets Field\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis period coincided with efforts to return to \u003cstrong\u003eMarkets Field\u003c\/strong\u003e, the club's historic stadium in Limerick, which would eventually be renovated and reopened in 2015. This jersey is therefore from the years of transition before this long-awaited return home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA tense South Ireland derby\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe confrontations of this era against clubs like \u003cstrong\u003eCork City\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eWaterford\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eGalway United\u003c\/strong\u003e in the Irish league had a special flavour — regional derbies where Limerick tried to prove that its rebirth was real. This jersey witnessed these tense matches on Irish pitches that spare no one.\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 jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e like this one is the version worn or similar to that worn by the players — not a \"mass-market\" lightweight version with cheap fabrics. The Macron cuts of this generation are recognizable by their careful construction, shoulder finishes, and natural drape on the body. This is far from hastily cut replicas for quick resale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one is in \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e with slightly worn markings (\u003cem\u003eused printings\u003c\/em\u003e) and some small fabric pulls (\u003cem\u003elittle pulls\u003c\/em\u003e) — the signature of a jersey that has seen life, probably worn on a pitch or at least in the stands. This is not a flaw; it's proof of authenticity. A perfect jersey still in its packaging tells no story.\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 size S jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e from this era — early 2010s — often correspond to what would today be called an XS or a tight S, depending on body type. Macron cuts from this generation tend to be fitted, with little looseness in the body and relatively tight armholes. If you are used to modern oversized jerseys, be careful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore purchasing, grab your measuring tape and measure your chest flat, under the arms. Then compare it with the actual dimensions of the jersey we provide in the product description. A difference of 2 to 3 cm from your usual measurement can change everything on a \u003cstrong\u003efitted vintage football jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e. It's better to take two minutes to measure than to receive a jersey you can't wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eWhy own it for your collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003evintage Limerick FC jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is a piece you don't come across every day on resale platforms. The Irish club doesn't have the notoriety of a Celtic or a Bohemian — and that's precisely why it interests true collectors. \u003cstrong\u003eIrish League of Ireland club jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e rarely circulate outside the island's borders, and those supplied by \u003cstrong\u003eMacron\u003c\/strong\u003e during the 2012-2014 window represent a pivotal, documented, and rare era. In ten years, you won't find it any easier than today — rather the opposite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, this jersey remains in very good condition for a worn item. The \u003cem\u003eused printings\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003elittle pulls\u003c\/em\u003e are minor and do not compromise the overall appearance or the durability of the fabric. There aren't many in this condition still floating around on the market — most jerseys from clubs in this division at that time have disappeared into drawers or trash bags. This one survived, and it deserves a prime spot in a serious collection of \u003cstrong\u003eIrish football\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eTo learn more\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\/Limerick_FC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eLimerick FC — Wikipedia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/League_of_Ireland\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eLeague of Ireland — History of the Irish championship\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 football jerseys\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 Limerick FC 2012-14 jersey is a piece of Irish football history to hold in your hands — if it's your size, don't miss out.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Irish Clubs","offers":[{"title":"S","offer_id":54012072198419,"sku":"302939","price":39.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2012-14-LIMERICK-FC-SHIRT-S-302939_1.jpg?v=1775502465","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2012-14-limerick-fc-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}