{"product_id":"2013-14-lens-longsleeve-shirt","title":"RC Lens Away Long Sleeve Shirt 2013-14 Adidas Vintage","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eRC Lens Away Long-Sleeve Jersey 2013-14 – Adidas, the era of blood and gold reconstruction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThe 2013-14 season saw \u003cstrong\u003eRC Lens\u003c\/strong\u003e fighting in Ligue 2 to regain elite status. This vintage \u003cstrong\u003eAdidas long-sleeve away jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e perfectly embodies this pivotal moment: a club that never gives up, that refuses to disappear, rebuilding brick by brick since the 2011 relegation. A warrior's jersey, made for the cold nights of the second division.\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 2013-2014\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e RC Lens\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Away\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adidas\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10\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;\"\u003eIn 2013-14, \u003cstrong\u003eRC Lens\u003c\/strong\u003e was going through a tough time. Relegated to Ligue 2 in 2011 after a long history among the French football elite, the Artois club clung to its popular identity and its promotion project. \u003cstrong\u003eBollaert-Delelis\u003c\/strong\u003e continued to roar even in the second division, proving that the people of Lens never surrender. This 2013-14 season was crucial: the Sang et Or wanted to return to Ligue 1 at all costs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eOn the pitch, players like \u003cstrong\u003eRaphaël Operating\u003c\/strong\u003e — excuse me, key dressing room figures like \u003cstrong\u003eAlaixys Romao\u003c\/strong\u003e and young talents from the club's academy proudly carried this project. Coach Antoine Kombouaré took the reins of the club mid-season and instilled new energy. It is in this context of struggle and reconstruction that this long-sleeve away jersey takes on its full meaning: every away game is a battle, every point earned is precious.\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\u003eThe quest for a return to Ligue 1\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 2013-14 season was entirely dedicated to one goal: promotion. Lens fought match after match in a highly competitive Ligue 2 championship, where every away game in this jersey was a physical and mental challenge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Bollaert atmosphere, even in Ligue 2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEven after relegation, \u003cstrong\u003eRC Lens\u003c\/strong\u003e continued to fill its stadium and travel with massive support. This away jersey was worn during away games where the 12th man of Lens made its presence felt across the country.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLong sleeves: a fighter's choice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003elong-sleeve version\u003c\/strong\u003e of a jersey is always the rarest, the most sought after by collectors. Worn during autumn and winter matches, it symbolizes the tough duels on frozen second-division pitches — raw, real football.\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 Adidas jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is a completely different story from a simple replica. The stitching, the inner tags, the quality of the technical fabric of the time — everything speaks for itself. Authentic jerseys from this Adidas generation incorporate moisture-wicking technologies and finishes that make them immediately recognizable to a discerning eye.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one is in \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, which in the world of \u003cstrong\u003evintage collector jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e, is frankly solid. It means a jersey that has lived, that has a story, but is perfectly wearable and displayable without shame. No holes, no major discoloration — just a jersey that did its job.\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 Adidas jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e from the 2010s generally run smaller than the modern oversized fits we know today. A vintage L from 2013-14 often corresponds to a current M\/L depending on body type. Don't rely solely on the label; the sizing of that era was designed for a snug fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore buying, grab a tape measure and measure your chest circumference and shoulder length. Then compare with the flat measurements of the jersey if they are available. It's better to take 3 minutes to measure than to miss out on the piece of a lifetime for a centimeter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eWhy you need it in your collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eRC Lens away jersey 2013-14\u003c\/strong\u003e in its long-sleeve version is a rare piece by definition. Long-sleeve versions have always been produced in much smaller quantities than short-sleeve versions — manufacturers knew that demand was lower, which makes them much harder to find on the secondary market today. For a collector of \u003cstrong\u003evintage Lens jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e or simply French football, this is an absolute must-have.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, there are really not many in this state on the market. Jerseys from this era of Lens in Ligue 2 were not massively preserved — people wore them, wore them out, lost them. Finding such a clean long-sleeve away jersey is already a victory before you even hold it in your hands. If you're a fan of the Sang et Or or a lover of \u003cstrong\u003evintage French football\u003c\/strong\u003e, don't let this one pass you by.\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\/RC_Lens\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eRC Lens - 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.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;\"\u003eA warrior's jersey, from an era when Lens was fighting to return to its rightful level. If that speaks to you, you know what you have to do.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Other French Clubs","offers":[{"title":"L","offer_id":54011373158675,"sku":"349723","price":54.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2013-14-LENS-LONGSLEEVE-SHIRT-L-349723_1.jpg?v=1775480620","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2013-14-lens-longsleeve-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}