{"product_id":"2019-20-hearts-shirt","title":"Hearts 2019-20 Home Umbro Save The Children Vintage Shirt","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eHearts 2019-20 Home Umbro Jersey – Save The Children on the Chest, Tynecastle in the Soul\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThe 2019-20 season will remain etched in Heart of Midlothian's history for all the wrong reasons: a \u003cstrong\u003erelegation to the Championship\u003c\/strong\u003e confirmed under controversial circumstances, when the Scottish Premiership decided to definitively suspend the season due to Covid-19. This \u003cstrong\u003eHearts 2019-20 home jersey signed by Umbro\u003c\/strong\u003e, size XL Boys, is a direct witness to a year of chaos, undiminished passion, and a club that never dies.\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 2019-2020\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heart of Midlothian FC (Hearts) – Scottish Clubs\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Umbro\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e SAVE THE CHILDREN\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, flocking slightly marked by time and use\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;\"\u003eIn 2019-20, \u003cstrong\u003eHeart of Midlothian\u003c\/strong\u003e went through one of the most dramatic seasons in its modern history. The Edinburgh club, founded in 1874, had been constantly fighting for survival in the \u003cstrong\u003eScottish Premiership\u003c\/strong\u003e since the start of the season. The team managed by Daniel Stendel – and later Ann Budge at the helm of the board – faced difficulties on the pitch, accumulating defeats in a relentless schedule. \u003cstrong\u003eTynecastle Park\u003c\/strong\u003e, their legendary home, nevertheless stood behind the players.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis season saw players like \u003cstrong\u003eLiam Boyce\u003c\/strong\u003e, the reliable Northern Irish striker, and \u003cstrong\u003eSteven Naismith\u003c\/strong\u003e, the respected veteran of the Scottish national team, wear this jersey with pride. \u003cstrong\u003eCraig Gordon\u003c\/strong\u003e, a legendary goalkeeper who returned to the club, alone symbolizes the players' visceral attachment to the club. Even in the storm, the Jambos' identity did not waver.\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\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Covid-19 relegation controversy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWhen the SPFL voted for the premature end of the season in April 2020, Hearts found themselves bottom of the league and administratively relegated, without playing the final matches. Ann Budge vehemently challenged this decision, taking the matter to the authorities – a legal and emotional battle that deeply affected the club and its supporters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe partnership with Save The Children\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis jersey is one of the few in \u003cstrong\u003eScottish vintage football\u003c\/strong\u003e to feature the \u003cstrong\u003eSave The Children\u003c\/strong\u003e logo as its main sponsor. A strong choice, embraced by the club, combining football identity and humanitarian commitment – a detail that makes this \u003cstrong\u003ecollector's Hearts jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e even more unique in a collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUmbro's return to Hearts jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe collaboration between \u003cstrong\u003eUmbro\u003c\/strong\u003e and Hearts at that time offered jerseys with a sober design that respected the club's traditional codes. The historic English kit manufacturer of British football brought its recognizable touch, with a cut and finishes that now delight \u003cstrong\u003ecollectors of vintage British jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e.\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 framed poster – it's an object that has lived. The flocking, the stitching, the fabric: everything speaks of a real history, a season experienced on Scottish Premiership pitches or in the stands of Tynecastle. That's what you're buying, not a fresh copy out of a printer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one is rated \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 with SLIGHTLY USED PRINTINGS\u003c\/strong\u003e – the prints show some slight signs of wear, perfectly consistent with a jersey of this era that has been worn. Nothing that spoils the silhouette or everyday wear, but enough to prove that it's not a closet jersey. This is the kind of authenticity that cannot be manufactured.\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\u003eUmbro vintage sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e from the 2010s, especially in \"Boys XL\", follow measurements designed for a young British audience of the time. An XL Boys does not correspond to a modern adult XL – expect a more fitted cut and a different drape than what current standards offer. This is fundamental information to consider before confirming your order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore buying, grab your tape measure and measure your chest circumference and torso length. Then compare with the actual measurements of the jersey available on the product sheet. A difference of 2 to 3 cm can make all the difference between a comfortable fit and a jersey that is too tight at the shoulders. \u003cstrong\u003eMeasure rather than regret\u003c\/strong\u003e, that's the golden rule for informed collectors.\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\u003eHearts 2019-20 home jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is a collector's item in its own right for several reasons. Firstly, it documents a historically sensitive season – the last before everything changed for the club with the Covid relegation. Secondly, the \u003cstrong\u003eSave The Children\u003c\/strong\u003e sponsor makes it a visually unique piece in the panorama of \u003cstrong\u003eScottish vintage football jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e. Scottish club jerseys outside Celtic and Rangers generally remain undervalued on the collector's market, making them real opportunities for those who know how to look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eAn 8\/10 with slightly worn flocking is still a solid rating for a five-year-old jersey. Not many in this condition are still circulating on the market – most \u003cstrong\u003eHearts jerseys from this era\u003c\/strong\u003e have been worn out or disappeared into closets never to reappear. This one is here, available, in good condition. It's now or much later.\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\/Heart_of_Midlothian_F.C.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eHeart of Midlothian 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 – 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;\"\u003eThis Hearts 2019-20 jersey is a piece of Scottish history to wear – or display. 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