{"product_id":"2017-18-guingamp-markus-shirt","title":"Guingamp 2017-18 Home Patrick Vintage Markus Flocked Shirt","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eGuingamp 2017-18 Home Jersey Patrick — The Markus flocking, Servagroupe sponsor, Breton authenticity\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn 2017-18, \u003cstrong\u003eEn Avant Guingamp\u003c\/strong\u003e played in Ligue 1 with \u003cstrong\u003ePatrick as their equipment supplier\u003c\/strong\u003e — a rare association in the landscape of modern French football, which makes this \u003cstrong\u003evintage home jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e immediately identifiable for any serious collector. This specimen features \u003cstrong\u003eMARKUS\u003c\/strong\u003e flocking and the \u003cstrong\u003eSERVAGROUPE\u003c\/strong\u003e sponsor, two markers of authenticity that anchor this jersey in a very specific on-field reality.\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 2017-2018\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e En Avant Guingamp\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEquipment supplier:\u003c\/strong\u003e Patrick\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e SERVAGROUPE\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlocking:\u003c\/strong\u003e MARKUS\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 Servagroupe sponsor present — authentic wear of a worn vintage jersey, almost impeccable\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;\"\u003eGuingamp in 2017-18 was a Breton club fully living its life in \u003cstrong\u003eLigue 1\u003c\/strong\u003e, logically defying any financial hierarchy with one of the most modest budgets in the elite. The Côtes-d'Armor club has this unique ability to maintain itself at this level despite limited resources, thanks to a strong identity, a Roudourou stadium that commands respect from visitors, and a coherent project led by Antoine Kombouaré on the bench. This is exactly the type of club, \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic and no-frills\u003c\/strong\u003e, that vintage jersey collectors appreciate the most — far from the commercial giants of European football.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eFrom a sporting perspective, this season saw Guingamp rely on a compact and hardworking group. Players like \u003cstrong\u003eMarcus Thuram\u003c\/strong\u003e — yes, Lilian's son, who was then making his professional debut with EAG — look back on this Guingamp period with particular fondness. Around him, elements like \u003cstrong\u003eChristophe Mandanne\u003c\/strong\u003e, a historical figure of the club, and \u003cstrong\u003eSloan Privat\u003c\/strong\u003e contributed to a team that fought with all its might every weekend. This \u003cstrong\u003eMARKUS\u003c\/strong\u003e flocked jersey precisely embodies this collective spirit, that of a man in the crowd doing his job.\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\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLigue 1 against the big teams\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 2017-18, Guingamp held its own in the elite and produced memorable matches against the big French clubs. Seeing a team of this size stand up to Paris Saint-Germain, Lyon, or Marseille at Roudourou is everything we love about football — and this \u003cstrong\u003ePatrick home jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e was a direct witness to it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarcus Thuram, the beginning of a great career\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIt was in Guingamp, during this specific period, that \u003cstrong\u003eMarcus Thuram\u003c\/strong\u003e began to establish himself on the Ligue 1 pitches and show that he was much more than the son of a world champion. Owning a jersey from this season means holding a piece of the beginning of the story of a player who would then conquer Europe with Borussia Mönchengladbach and then Inter Milan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePatrick as equipment supplier in Ligue 1 — a rarity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSeeing the \u003cstrong\u003ePatrick\u003c\/strong\u003e brand on a Ligue 1 jersey in 2017-18 is already an event in itself for fans of \u003cstrong\u003evintage football jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e. The French brand, historic in French football, is not ubiquitous at this level, which makes every Patrick-signed jersey all the more valuable in a serious collection.\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 one that genuinely existed in locker rooms, on pitches, under the spotlights — not a lightweight or simplified mass-market version. The cuts, materials, flocking details, and finishes are those of the players, not those of mass merchandising. This is what you hold in your hands here: an object that comes from real football, not from a sports supermarket aisle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one displays a condition of \u003cstrong\u003e9\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e — in other words, it is practically irreproachable. The \u003cstrong\u003eSERVAGROUPE\u003c\/strong\u003e sponsor is perfectly present, the \u003cstrong\u003eMARKUS\u003c\/strong\u003e flocking is legible and intact, and the overall impression is of a jersey that has been carefully preserved. For a \u003cstrong\u003eGuingamp match jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e at this level of preservation, there's no nitpicking.\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 jersey sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e do not follow current standards — an XL from 2017-18 might correspond to a modern L depending on the brand and cut. Patrick, in particular, has always had relatively fitted cuts compared to Anglo-Saxon equipment suppliers. This is not a defect; it's a product characteristic that should be anticipated before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eTo avoid unpleasant surprises, the method is simple: measure your chest circumference and compare it with the actual measurements of the jersey that you can request from the seller. A jersey that's too small to wear can still be displayed, but if you want to wear it to the stadium or on your couch on a match night, it's best to get the right size. A vintage XL remains a good size for the vast majority of body types.\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\u003eGuingamp jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e are not abundant in collections — it's a modest-sized club, with limited productions, and authentic jerseys from their Ligue 1 seasons are much less common than those of Parisian or Lyonnaise clubs. Add to that the equipment supplier \u003cstrong\u003ePatrick\u003c\/strong\u003e, little represented in collections at the elite level, and you get a truly differentiating object on a shelf or in a display case. This is exactly the kind of piece that sparks conversation among enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThere aren't many in this condition on the market. A \u003cstrong\u003ecollector's Patrick Guingamp 2017-18 jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e in 9\/10 condition, flocked and with a visible sponsor, is a rare combination. Jerseys from French provincial clubs in perfect condition are systematically underestimated today — and systematically regretted tomorrow when they disappear from the market. Now is the time to act.\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\/En_Avant_Guingamp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eEn Avant Guingamp - 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 jerseys\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ligue1.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eLigue 1 - French 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're looking for a jersey that tells a true story of French football, far from the big showcases and XXL budgets, this \u003cstrong\u003eGuingamp 2017-18 Patrick\u003c\/strong\u003e is for you — it's up to you to see if you let it slip away.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Other French Clubs","offers":[{"title":"XL","offer_id":54011373682963,"sku":"340478","price":39.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2017-18-GUINGAMP-MARKUS-SHIRT-XL-340478_4.jpg?v=1775480636","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2017-18-guingamp-markus-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}