Vintage Lincoln City Errea Shirt - collector's item size S

Lincoln City Errea Jersey – The Imps in their Errea battle kit

Lincoln City and Errea: an association that has dressed one of the most endearing clubs in English football through years of struggle, pride, and rebirth. This vintage Lincoln City Errea jersey, size S, is a piece of the Imps' history in your hand — a club that plumbed the depths of English football before spectacularly reinventing itself. Condition 9/10 with a few small snags: true vintage, not reheated.

Jersey details

Season: Errea / Lincoln City Era (2000s–2010s depending on model)
Club: Lincoln City
Kit Manufacturer: Errea
Condition: 9/10
State: LITTLE PULLS – authentic wear of a worn vintage jersey
Size: S (see vintage size guide below)

What this jersey represents

Lincoln City Football Club — founded in 1884, one of England's oldest professional clubs, affiliated with the Football League since its inception. The club plays at Sincil Bank, a popular ground in Lincolnshire that breathes old-school football. During the 2000s and 2010s, the Imps went through severe turbulence, navigating between Football League Two and the icy waters of the National League (English fifth division), before experiencing a historic resurrection.

It is precisely this period that gives this collector's Errea jersey a special emotional charge. The teams that struggle, that survive, that refuse to die — they are the ones who create the true legends of grassroots football. Lincoln City is the perfect example. Errea, a discreet but solid quality Italian kit manufacturer, seriously dressed the Imps during this pivotal period.

Moments etched in this jersey

Relegation from the Football League in 2011
In 2011, Lincoln City were relegated to the National League, leaving the Football League for the first time since 1920. An earthquake for the club and its supporters — a pain that marked an entire generation of Imps fans.

Return to the Football League in 2017 under Danny Cowley
After years in the purgatory of the fifth division, Lincoln City won the National League title and returned to the Football League in 2017. This comeback under manager Danny Cowley became a cult story in English football, celebrated to the far reaches of Lincolnshire.

Historic FA Cup run in 2017
Same season, double coup: Lincoln City became the first non-league club in 103 years to reach the FA Cup quarter-finals. A national epic that thrilled the whole country and propelled the club into the media spotlight. Players like Matt Rhead, a key striker of that era, perfectly embodied this fighting spirit.

Authentic vs Replica

An authentic vintage jersey is not just a mass-produced souvenir. It is a garment designed to be worn by players or sold in official club stores at the time — with the finishes, fabrics, and cuts characteristic of their era. Nothing like current replicas mass-produced years after the fact.

This one is in 9/10 condition with slight pulls (little pulls), which is perfectly normal for a vintage jersey of this generation. These small imperfections are proof that the jersey has a real history — it existed, it was worn, it lived. A pristine jersey looks like a theater prop. This one is real.

Vintage size guide

Vintage sizes from the 2000s do not correspond to current sizes. A vintage S often equates to an XS or a very fitted S by contemporary standards. Cuts were closer to the body, with less material and tighter armholes than today.

Before confirming your order, grab your tape measure. Measure your chest circumference flat and compare it with the exact dimensions of the jersey (available upon request). A difference of two or three centimeters can make all the difference between a perfect fit and a jersey you'll never wear. Better to check twice than miss out on the item.

Why you should have it in your collection

Vintage Lincoln City jerseys are not common — and those made by Errea even less so. Errea is a kit manufacturer that has never dressed the giants of world football: their specialty is clubs with character, teams with their own soul. Finding an Errea Lincoln City jersey in good condition is getting your hands on a piece that speaks of authentic football, far from the big commercial machines.

In 9/10 condition with only a few small pulls, this jersey is truly rare to find in this state of preservation. Jerseys from League Two or National League clubs often end up in boxes, yard sales, or worse — in the trash. This one survived. There aren't many in this condition, and they never stay available for long once listed online.

To go further

• Lincoln City – Wikipedia
• Football Kit Archive – Jersey History
• UEFA – European Football

This Lincoln City Errea jersey is a distillation of grassroots English football — the kind that makes real fans' hearts beat. If you pass on it, someone else will take it.