{"product_id":"2016-17-twente-borghuis-shirt","title":"FC Twente 2016-17 Home Shirt Macron Borghuis vintage","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eFC Twente 2016-17 Home Macron Jersey — Borghuis Flocking, an Eredivisie Piece to Grab\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThe 2016-17 season saw \u003cstrong\u003eFC Twente\u003c\/strong\u003e navigate a pivotal period in its history, between reconstruction and administrative turmoil. This \u003cstrong\u003eMacron home jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e, flocked with \u003cstrong\u003eBorghuis\u003c\/strong\u003e's name, is not an anonymous item from a shelf—it's a worn piece, with a soul and a history directly attached to its back.\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 2016-2017\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e FC Twente (Enschede, Netherlands)\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 PURE ENERGIE\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlocking:\u003c\/strong\u003e BORGHUIS\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e SLIGHTLY USED PRINTINGS — 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;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2016-17 FC Twente season\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most painful in the Enschede club's history. Relegated to the \u003cstrong\u003eEerste Divisie\u003c\/strong\u003e (Dutch second division) at the end of this campaign, the club faced a major institutional crisis linked to financial irregularities sanctioned by the \u003cstrong\u003eDutch Football Association (KNVB)\u003c\/strong\u003e. This was a club that, a few years earlier, was Dutch champion—the fall was precipitous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eOn the pitch, the team fought for survival in the \u003cstrong\u003eEredivisie\u003c\/strong\u003e in a heavy atmosphere. Players like \u003cstrong\u003eJoachim Andersen\u003c\/strong\u003e, a future Danish international who played for Twente at the time, wore this jersey under particularly challenging sporting and non-sporting circumstances. Sponsor \u003cstrong\u003ePure Energie\u003c\/strong\u003e, a Dutch energy provider, had been supporting the club for several seasons—a continuity in the storm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eMoments Etched into This Jersey\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Historic Relegation of 2017\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAt the end of the 2016-17 season, \u003cstrong\u003eFC Twente was relegated to the Eerste Divisie\u003c\/strong\u003e for the first time in decades—an earthquake for a club accustomed to the forefront of Dutch football. This jersey was worn during that dark season, making it a direct testament to a grim but indelible chapter in the club's history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKNVB Sanctions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIn parallel with the sporting results, the \u003cstrong\u003eKNVB imposed severe administrative and financial sanctions\u003c\/strong\u003e on the club, threatening even its professional license. An unprecedented situation in the landscape of modern Dutch football, which plunged supporters into total uncertainty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Grolsch Veste Under Tension\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDespite everything, the \u003cstrong\u003eGrolsch Veste\u003c\/strong\u003e—Enschede's mythical stadium—continued to vibrate with its loyal supporters, refusing to abandon their club in turmoil. That season, every home match felt like an act of collective resistance, and this jersey is its tangible symbol.\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 jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is not a copy bought in a supermarket or a replica mass-produced in a factory. It is a real piece, with the technical fabrics of the era, the flocking done by the club or official providers, and sometimes—as here—the name of a player who actually stepped onto an Eredivisie pitch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis jersey is in \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 condition with slightly worn printings\u003c\/strong\u003e—what is called \"slightly used printings.\" This is a sign of its history, not a disqualifying defect. The Borghuis flocking shows some normal signs of use for a match or intensive training jersey. The fabric itself remains in excellent overall condition.\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 jerseys systematically run smaller\u003c\/strong\u003e than modern standards. A 2016-17 \"S\" from Macron corresponds more to a contemporary XS in terms of cut—cuts were more fitted, sleeves shorter, bodies less baggy. This is a structural characteristic of \u003cstrong\u003evintage football jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e, not an anomaly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore ordering, take the time to \u003cstrong\u003emeasure your chest circumference and back length\u003c\/strong\u003e with a tape measure. Then compare with the actual measurements of the jersey if available. As a general rule, if you usually wear a modern S, this jersey will fit you perfectly in a fitted style; if you are more of an M, expect it to be snug.\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\u003eFC Twente\u003c\/strong\u003e remains one of the most respected Dutch clubs among connoisseurs, with a championship title in 2010 and a strong footballing tradition. Jerseys from the 2016-17 period—that of the fall—are now \u003cstrong\u003erare on the collector's jersey market\u003c\/strong\u003e precisely because no one wanted to keep a trace of that painful season. This paradoxically makes them sought-after pieces. The flocking of a named player further reinforces this rarity: you are not just buying a club jersey, you are buying the history of an individual in a specific sporting context.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, this Macron Twente 2016-17 jersey remains in more than decent shape for a piece of this nature. There aren't many in this condition on the market—most circulating examples are either too damaged or uninteresting replicas. This one is the real deal: a genuine jersey, a real season, a real name on the back.\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\/FC_Twente\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eFC Twente — 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 — Jersey 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 jersey from Twente's most difficult season in recent history, flocked, lived-in, in good condition—if that speaks to you, you know what to do.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Other Dutch Clubs","offers":[{"title":"S","offer_id":54011376206099,"sku":"369243","price":24.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2016-17-TWENTE-BORGHUIS-SHIRT-S-369243_2.jpg?v=1775480702","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2016-17-twente-borghuis-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}