{"product_id":"durham-county-shirt","title":"Hummel Vintage Durham County Lower Leagues Collector Shirt","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eDurham County FC — Vintage Hummel Jersey | Sponsored by Forecourt Assist North East\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDurham County\u003c\/strong\u003e is the truest representation of England's North East: grassroots clubs, wind-swept pitches, and jerseys nobody thought to collect at the time. This \u003cstrong\u003eHummel Durham County jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e, emblazoned with \u003cstrong\u003eForecourt Assist North East\u003c\/strong\u003e, is exactly that — raw, unfiltered local football, etched into the fabric.\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 1990s–2000s (estimated Hummel period)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e Durham County \/ Lower Leagues (North East England)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hummel\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Forecourt Assist North East\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e L\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWear:\u003c\/strong\u003e Little pulls, slightly used printings — authentic wear of a vintage worn jersey, light signs of use that give it character\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;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDurham County\u003c\/strong\u003e football belongs to that category of English football never truly covered by the media, yet experienced with total intensity by thousands of fans every weekend. We're talking about the \u003cstrong\u003eEnglish lower leagues\u003c\/strong\u003e, where football isn't a televised spectacle but a local religion, where every match truly matters because there's no glitz to compensate. Durham County, in this context, is the heart of the county of the same name — a region historically shaped by the mining industry, where football has always been much more than just a pastime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eDurham County FA\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of England's oldest county football associations, with roots dating back to the late 19th century. County representative teams compete in inter-county competitions against other regional associations, in a format that has remained virtually unchanged for decades. This is \u003cstrong\u003eEnglish grassroots football\u003c\/strong\u003e in its purest form — no seven-figure transfers, no agents, just local players defending their region's colors.\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 tradition of County Championships\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCounty representative teams like Durham participate in inter-county competitions organized under the Football Association. These matches, played against counties like Yorkshire, Lancashire, or Northumberland, are regional prestige battles that rival professional matches in intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe North East, a football region\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDurham County is surrounded by legendary clubs — Newcastle United, Sunderland, Middlesbrough — and this proximity to top-level football has never crushed local pride. On the contrary, it has strengthened it. Wearing this jersey means asserting a football identity that owes nothing to the Premier League.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHummel in the English lower leagues\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the 1990s and early 2000s, \u003cstrong\u003eHummel\u003c\/strong\u003e was one of the few manufacturers to seriously venture into England's lower divisions and county structures. This partnership between a renowned Danish brand and a county association like Durham is an overlooked but real page in the history of the \u003cstrong\u003eEnglish vintage football jersey\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 a piece that existed in the real world of football — not designed to be sold in thousands in stores, but produced in limited numbers to be worn on the field. The difference from a replica is immediately felt: the finishes, the fabrics, the manufacturing details tell a story of an era and a concrete sporting reality. A lower league jersey like this one never had a mass-market version — it only exists as an authentic piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one boasts an \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e with a few small pulls and slightly worn printing — exactly what you'd expect from a well-lived jersey. These marks are not flaws; they are proof. Proof that this jersey was worn, that it existed in a changing room somewhere in \u003cstrong\u003eNorth East England\u003c\/strong\u003e, by someone who took it seriously.\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 English sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e from the 1990s–2000s do not correspond to current standards. An L from that era often fits like a modern M, sometimes even an S depending on the cut and manufacturer. Hummel tended to cut their jerseys quite fitted, especially on models intended for actual sports use rather than casual wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore you commit, take a tape measure and measure your chest circumference, then compare with the flat measurements of the jersey if available. As a general rule, add 4 to 6 cm to your actual chest circumference for a comfortable fit without being too tight. If you want to wear it in a vintage oversized style, go up one size from your calculation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eWhy you need it in your collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnglish county football jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e are among the rarest pieces in the \u003cstrong\u003evintage collector's jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e market. Produced in ultra-limited quantities, distributed only internally, never commercially available to the general public — they disappear into drawers and reappear years later like artifacts. A Hummel Durham County jersey with Forecourt Assist North East sponsor is a piece you're unlikely to find twice in your collecting lifetime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eAnd in 8\/10 condition with such slight wear, it's even rarer. There aren't many in this condition on the market — most jerseys of this category that have survived are either in poor condition, completely faded, or lost forever. This one has been well cared for, and it shows. It's the kind of piece that deserves a prime spot in a collection focused on \u003cstrong\u003eEnglish lower league football\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003evintage Hummel jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e.\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\/Durham_County_FA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eDurham County FA — 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.thefa.com\/county-fas\/durham\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eDurham FA — The FA Official\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're looking for a jersey nobody else in your city owns, if you want real English football, pure grassroots without artifice — this Durham County Hummel is for you. It's your move.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lower Leagues","offers":[{"title":"L","offer_id":54012076327187,"sku":"337240","price":19.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_DURHAM-COUNTY-SHIRT-L-337240_1.jpg?v=1775502565","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/durham-county-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}