{"product_id":"2015-16-lincoln-city-shirt","title":"Lincoln City Home Shirt 2015-16 Errea Vintage New","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eLincoln City 2015-16: The Errea shirt from a pivotal era for the Imps\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003e2015-16\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eLincoln City\u003c\/strong\u003e was still playing in the \u003cstrong\u003eNational League\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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 \u003cstrong\u003eErrea home shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e sponsored by \u003cstrong\u003eBishop Grosseteste University\u003c\/strong\u003e perfectly encapsulates that moment of renewed tension and ambition for the Imps.\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 2015-2016\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lincoln City FC\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Errea\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bishop Grosseteste University\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e NEW — never worn, never washed, original tags\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 shirt represents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2015-16 Lincoln City season\u003c\/strong\u003e was a foundational period. After difficult years that saw the club leave the \u003cstrong\u003eFootball League in 2011\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Imps were patiently rebuilding their sporting project from \u003cstrong\u003eSincil Bank\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIt was also the season when \u003cstrong\u003eChris Moyses\u003c\/strong\u003e took the reins as manager, bringing new momentum to the dressing room and on the pitch. Players like \u003cstrong\u003eMatt Rhead\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eMoments etched in this shirt\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe quest for a return to the Football League\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 2015-16, every \u003cstrong\u003eNational League\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe partnership with Bishop Grosseteste University\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe sponsor \u003cstrong\u003eBishop Grosseteste\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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 \u003cstrong\u003eLincoln City FC\u003c\/strong\u003e — a club of the people, for the people.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eErrea equips the Imps\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe collaboration with Italian kit manufacturer \u003cstrong\u003eErrea\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\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 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 \u003cstrong\u003eSincil Bank\u003c\/strong\u003e during that season. It's a living archive piece, not a derivative product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eHere, we're looking at \u003cstrong\u003e10\/10 condition, NEW state\u003c\/strong\u003e — 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.\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 shirts\u003c\/strong\u003e — and particularly those produced by manufacturers like \u003cstrong\u003eErrea\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore 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 \u003cstrong\u003eLincoln City XL shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e will truly be your size.\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;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnglish non-league club shirts\u003c\/strong\u003e from the 2010s are underrated gems in the \u003cstrong\u003evintage collector's shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e market. Produced in much smaller quantities than Premier League clubs, they rarely reach specialized shops in new condition. This \u003cstrong\u003eLincoln City 2015-16 home shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eAnd let's be direct: a \u003cstrong\u003e10\/10 NEW condition shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\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\/Lincoln_City_F.C.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eLincoln City 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 Kits\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 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lincoln City","offers":[{"title":"XL","offer_id":54011615052051,"sku":"261797","price":44.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2015-16-LINCOLN-CITY-SHIRT-XL-261797_1.jpg?v=1775491656","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2015-16-lincoln-city-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}