Lincoln City Home Shirt 2015-16 Errea Vintage New

Lincoln City 2015-16: The Errea shirt from a pivotal era for the Imps

In 2015-16, Lincoln City was still playing in the National League, the fifth tier of English football — a period of intense rebuilding before their historic return to the Football League. This brand new, 10/10 condition Errea home shirt sponsored by Bishop Grosseteste University perfectly encapsulates that moment of renewed tension and ambition for the Imps.

Shirt Details

Season: 2015-2016
Club: Lincoln City FC
Type: Home
Manufacturer: Errea
Sponsor: Bishop Grosseteste University
Condition: 10/10
State: NEW — never worn, never washed, original tags

What this shirt represents

The 2015-16 Lincoln City season was a foundational period. After difficult years that saw the club leave the Football League in 2011, the Imps were patiently rebuilding their sporting project from Sincil Bank, their historic home in Lincoln. The club was in the midst of an identity reconstruction, seeking to regain its legitimacy among the elite of English non-league football.

It was also the season when Chris Moyses took the reins as manager, bringing new momentum to the dressing room and on the pitch. Players like Matt Rhead, a robust striker who became a popular figure at Sincil Bank, wore this shirt with pride and embodied the fighting spirit of these Imps determined to take the next step. The atmosphere around the club was electric — supporters sensed something was building.

Moments etched in this shirt

The quest for a return to the Football League
In 2015-16, every National League match was experienced as an existential battle by Imps supporters. Lincoln City accumulated collective experience and laid the foundations for what would become one of the greatest comebacks in English football in the 2010s.

The partnership with Bishop Grosseteste University
The sponsor Bishop Grosseteste, a historic university in the city of Lincoln founded in the 19th century, reflects the club's deep local roots. This choice of sponsor, far from multinational corporations, speaks volumes about the community DNA of Lincoln City FC — a club of the people, for the people.

Errea equips the Imps
The collaboration with Italian kit manufacturer Errea illustrates the club's commercial and image upgrade. Errea shirts from this era are known for their neat cut and clean finish, and this new example is the perfect demonstration.

Authentic vs. Replica

An authentic vintage shirt is an item manufactured for competition or officially distributed at that specific time — not a re-edition, not a reprint. You're touching the fabric of 2015, wearing the same stitching as that worn by players and supporters present at Sincil Bank during that season. It's a living archive piece, not a derivative product.

Here, we're looking at 10/10 condition, NEW state — which is extremely rare for a non-league club shirt almost ten years old. No signs of wear, no defects, no discoloration. This shirt hasn't lived on a back or in a stadium: it has waited, impeccable, to join a serious collection.

Vintage size guide

Vintage shirts — and particularly those produced by manufacturers like Errea during the 2010-2016 period — often have a more fitted cut than current standards. An XL from this era can easily correspond to a modern L depending on your body shape and how you prefer to wear your shirt. Never rely solely on the label.

Before buying, take a shirt you wear regularly and measure its shoulder width and total length when laid flat. Compare these measurements with those provided in the product sheet. This is the only reliable way to avoid unpleasant surprises — and to ensure that this Lincoln City XL shirt will truly be your size.

Why have it in your collection

English non-league club shirts from the 2010s are underrated gems in the vintage collector's shirt market. Produced in much smaller quantities than Premier League clubs, they rarely reach specialized shops in new condition. This Lincoln City 2015-16 home shirt belongs to this rare category: a club with a rich history, a pivotal era, a reputable manufacturer, and a unique local sponsor that gives the shirt a strong and recognizable identity.

And let's be direct: a 10/10 NEW condition shirt from a National League club nearly ten years old is not common. Most copies still circulating have been left in drawers, attics, or changing rooms. This one is an exception. There aren't many in this condition — and those who know won't let such an opportunity pass them by.

To go further

• Lincoln City FC - Wikipedia
• Football Kit Archive - History of Football Kits
• UEFA - European Football

If you collect English shirts with real soul and local history, this Lincoln City 2015-16 Errea deserves a place in your collection. Not because we tell you to — but because you know how to recognize a rare piece when you see one.