{"product_id":"2013-14-aston-villa-shirt","title":"Aston Villa Home Shirt Macron 2013-14 Vintage 3XL","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eAston Villa 2013-14 Macron Jersey – The DAFABET Era in Size 3XL\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\nThe 2013-14 season, \u003cstrong\u003eAston Villa in the Premier League\u003c\/strong\u003e, outfitted by \u003cstrong\u003eMacron\u003c\/strong\u003e for the first time in its recent history — a partnership that left a lasting impression on Villa Park fans. This \u003cstrong\u003evintage home jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e proudly displays the \u003cstrong\u003eDAFABET\u003c\/strong\u003e sponsor, a distinctive sign of a pivotal era for the Midlands club.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eJersey Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:2;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeason:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2013-2014\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aston Villa\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit Manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Macron\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e DAFABET\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e LITTLE PULLS - authentic wear of a worn vintage jersey\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 jersey represents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\nAston Villa's \u003cstrong\u003e2013-14 season\u003c\/strong\u003e unfolded against a backdrop of constant rebuilding. The club, founded in 1874 and one of the historical pillars of English football, fought every year to avoid the relegation zone while preserving its status as a big name in the \u003cstrong\u003ePremier League\u003c\/strong\u003e. Under Paul Lambert, Villa tried to stabilize a changing squad, with a tight budget and the immediate goal of staying up. It was a difficult but exciting time for true Villans — those who followed the club for what it was, not for what it won.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\nOn the pitch, players like \u003cstrong\u003eChristian Benteke\u003c\/strong\u003e carried the attack — the Belgian was then one of the most formidable strikers in the Premier League, capable of making a difference on his own. \u003cstrong\u003eBrad Guzan\u003c\/strong\u003e in goal, \u003cstrong\u003eRon Vlaar\u003c\/strong\u003e in central defense, \u003cstrong\u003eAshley Westwood\u003c\/strong\u003e in midfield: the group might have lacked stars in the media sense, but it didn't lack character. This jersey is that of these English league warriors, of these hard-fought matches at Villa Park in front of 40,000 loyal supporters, no matter what.\n\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\u003eMacron takes over Villa Park\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe 2013-14 season marked the beginning of the partnership between \u003cstrong\u003eAston Villa and Macron\u003c\/strong\u003e, an Italian kit manufacturer then expanding rapidly in the English market. A notable change for collectors, as Macron jerseys from this era are now much rarer to find than those from giants like Nike or Adidas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDAFABET: a sponsor rooted in the club's history\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe \u003cstrong\u003eDAFABET\u003c\/strong\u003e logo on the front of the jersey is inseparable from this Villa period. The Asian bookmaker sponsored the club for several seasons, and this flocking is now an immediate visual reference for any fan of \u003cstrong\u003evintage English football jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenteke, the season before glory\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 2013-14, \u003cstrong\u003eChristian Benteke\u003c\/strong\u003e delivered high-flying performances despite the club's collective difficulties. Seeing him play in this jersey means observing a player at the peak of his power\/strength ratio in the most watched league in the world — before his transfer to Liverpool the following summer.\n\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;\"\u003e\nA \u003cstrong\u003evintage authentic jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is the opposite of a re-edition or a replica made for mass market. It's a piece that existed at the exact time, produced to be worn — by players, by fans, in the stands or outside. The finishes, labels, cut, materials: everything corresponds to what really existed in 2013, nothing has been redone or reinterpreted.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\nThis one shows a \u003cstrong\u003econdition 9\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a few little pulls that testify to a real life. This is not a defect, it is proof of authenticity. A jersey in perfect condition after ten years raises questions; a jersey with subtle traces of use is an object that has lived and claims it.\n\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\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage jersey sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e don't always match current standards. A \u003cstrong\u003e2013-14 3XL\u003c\/strong\u003e might have a different cut from a modern 3XL — brands at the time often had a more fitted cut, with narrower shoulders or shorter torsos. This applies here with Macron, which had its own cutting templates, distinct from American or German sports equipment giants.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\nBefore ordering, take a jersey you wear regularly and measure it flat: \u003cstrong\u003eshoulder-to-shoulder width, total length, chest measurement\u003c\/strong\u003e. Compare these measurements with those we provide. This is the only reliable method to avoid unpleasant surprises — especially with a vintage item that cannot be returned like ready-to-wear clothing.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eWhy you should add it to your collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\nThe \u003cstrong\u003eAston Villa Macron 2013-14 jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is a piece that is becoming rare in the \u003cstrong\u003evintage football market\u003c\/strong\u003e. Macron only equipped Villa for a few seasons, which automatically makes it a limited series in the club's textile history. The major kit manufacturers monopolize collections — Macron pieces from this era often go under the radar, and that's precisely why they deserve a special place in a serious collection.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\nIn \u003cstrong\u003e9\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e with only slight pulls, there aren't many available in this state on the market. Most copies circulating have been worn intensely, washed dozens of times, and show their age. This one is still very close to its original condition — it's the kind of jersey that, in five years, will be even harder to find in this quality.\n\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\/Aston_Villa_F.C.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eAston Villa - 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 - Kit History\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.premierleague.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003ePremier League - Official Site\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 Villa fan or simply passionate about \u003cstrong\u003evintage Premier League jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e, this 2013-14 Macron piece deserves a spot in your collection — no need to say more to convince you.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aston Villa","offers":[{"title":"3XL","offer_id":53976913871123,"sku":"208111","price":39.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"M","offer_id":53976913903891,"sku":"278441","price":39.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2013-14-ASTON-VILLA-SHIRT-3XL-208111_1.jpg?v=1775040506","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2013-14-aston-villa-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}