{"product_id":"2013-15-fulham-shirt","title":"Fulham 2013-15 Adidas Home Shirt Marathon Bet vintage XL","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eFulham 2013-15 Adidas Home Shirt — The Championship Era, Marathon Bet Sponsor\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBetween 2013 and 2015, \u003cstrong\u003eFulham FC\u003c\/strong\u003e went through one of the most turbulent periods in its recent history: a relegation from the Premier League, a painful reconstruction in the \u003cstrong\u003eChampionship\u003c\/strong\u003e, and a club looking to reinvent itself. This \u003cstrong\u003eAdidas home shirt with Marathon Bet sponsor\u003c\/strong\u003e, in 9\/10 condition, captures exactly that era in its fabric — no more, no less.\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 2013-2015\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fulham FC\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit Manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adidas\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marathon Bet\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e XL\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marathon Bet sponsor present and legible — authentic wear of a worn vintage shirt, in remarkable condition for its age.\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;\"\u003eThe 2013-14 season marked the end of a great adventure in the \u003cstrong\u003ePremier League\u003c\/strong\u003e for the \u003cstrong\u003eCottagers\u003c\/strong\u003e. After thirteen consecutive years in the English top flight — a record for a club of Fulham's size — the Craven Cottage club was relegated to the \u003cstrong\u003eChampionship\u003c\/strong\u003e after a very difficult season. This shirt is one of transition, of the harsh return to reality for a club that had tasted Europe and big matches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn the Championship from 2014-15, Fulham struggled to find its footing and had to rebuild a competitive squad. Players like \u003cstrong\u003eScott Parker\u003c\/strong\u003e, an iconic figure in the club's midfield, and also \u003cstrong\u003eAshkan Dejagah\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eDimitar Berbatov\u003c\/strong\u003e — the latter having arrived at Craven Cottage in 2012 — carried the hopes of the fans during this pivotal period. The atmosphere at Craven Cottage remained unique, but the pain of relegation was very much present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eMoments etched into this shirt\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne season too many in the Premier League (2013-14)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFulham finished 19th in the English league and was relegated for the first time since 2001. A relegation felt like an earthquake at Craven Cottage, especially as the club had invested heavily to stay in the top flight over the previous years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Berbatov era at Craven Cottage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimitar Berbatov\u003c\/strong\u003e, the elegant Bulgarian striker who played for Tottenham and Manchester United, ended his English career in a Fulham shirt. His irreducible style, his goal-scoring ability, and his Olympian calm marked the club's last Premier League seasons — this shirt indirectly bears his imprint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReconstruction in the Championship (2014-15)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEngaged in a rebuilding cycle with new faces on the bench and in the locker room, Fulham sought its way in the English second division. This \u003cstrong\u003eAdidas home shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e was worn during this transitional season, facing clubs like Derby County, Middlesbrough, or Wolverhampton — intense Championship duels, far from the Premier League spotlights.\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 an object of real value, not a common mass-produced copy for the general public. Authentics from this era feature specific finishes, technical fabrics designed for on-pitch performance, embroidery and flocking of superior quality to retail replicas. This is what makes them sought-after by true \u003cstrong\u003efootball shirt collectors\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one, rated \u003cstrong\u003e9\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e, is the best condition in which one can hope to find a shirt of this generation. The \u003cstrong\u003eMarathon Bet\u003c\/strong\u003e sponsor is perfectly legible, the seams are intact, the material has aged gracefully. For a shirt that is ten to twelve years old, this is truly exceptional — and that is reflected in its collector's value.\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 Adidas shirts\u003c\/strong\u003e from this era have significantly different cuts than current standards. An XL from 2013-2015 might correspond to a modern L, sometimes even an M depending on your build. The cuts were more fitted, less oversized than today — the football aesthetic of this period still favored relatively slim silhouettes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore finalizing your order, \u003cstrong\u003emeasure your chest circumference and compare it with the vintage size chart\u003c\/strong\u003e — usually available on product sheets or by contacting us directly. It's better to take two minutes to measure than to end up with a shirt that's too tight or too big. A vintage Adidas XL generally measures around 58-60 cm flat width: check and order with confidence.\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;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2013-15 Fulham shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e represents a pivotal period in the club's history — the end of a thirteen-year cycle in the Premier League and the beginning of a reconstruction. It's not the shirt of a title or a European final, but that's precisely what makes it interesting for a serious collector: it tells a true, complex, human story. Pieces that bear witness to a club's difficult moments are often the rarest to find in good condition, as they are less produced and less carefully preserved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eAnd this one, in \u003cstrong\u003e9\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, is the kind of piece that is rare. The vast majority of shirts from this era have been worn until worn out, lost at the bottom of a sports bag, or damaged by repeated washing. There really aren't many in this condition on the market — and even fewer with the \u003cstrong\u003eMarathon Bet\u003c\/strong\u003e sponsor still perfectly visible. If you're looking for a serious \u003cstrong\u003evintage Fulham shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e for your collection, this one ticks all the boxes.\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\/Fulham_F.C.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eFulham 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 football 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;\"\u003eThis shirt is Fulham in all its authenticity — the beautiful years coming to an end, the courage to start anew. If you're a Cottagers fan or a collector of \u003cstrong\u003evintage English shirts\u003c\/strong\u003e, you know what you have to do.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fulham","offers":[{"title":"XL","offer_id":54009761956115,"sku":"225811","price":39.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2013-15-FULHAM-SHIRT-XL-225811_1.jpg?v=1775418924","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2013-15-fulham-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}