{"product_id":"st-patricks-athletic-jacket","title":"Vintage St Patrick's Athletic Umbro Jacket - Irish Collector's Item","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eSt Patrick's Athletic x Umbro — The vintage jacket that smells like Inchicore turf\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn Inchicore, southwest Dublin, \u003cstrong\u003eSt Patrick's Athletic\u003c\/strong\u003e is much more than a local club — it's an institution of Irish football that has spanned decades with a strong identity and loyal fanbase. This \u003cstrong\u003evintage Umbro St Pat's jacket\u003c\/strong\u003e in size XL is a piece of that history you can wear on your shoulders. A piece that has earned its place in any serious collection.\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\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e St Patrick's Athletic FC (Irish Clubs)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Umbro\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jacket\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e XL\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e Authentic wear of a worn vintage piece — a few signs of age that prove this jacket has lived\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eWhat this jacket represents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSt Patrick's Athletic\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most successful clubs in the \u003cstrong\u003eLeague of Ireland Premier Division\u003c\/strong\u003e. Founded in 1929, the Inchicore club has built a solid reputation over decades of battles in the Irish championship, repeatedly establishing itself as a major force in national football. Supporters of the \u003cem\u003eSaints\u003c\/em\u003e have experienced moments of great pride, and this Umbro jacket is a direct reflection of that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eUmbro, an emblematic British kit manufacturer, clothed St Pat's for several years with this instantly recognizable style — neat cuts, technical expertise, and that little something that makes \u003cstrong\u003evintage Umbro pieces\u003c\/strong\u003e so sought after today by collectors worldwide. A jacket like this is no longer made. And the true connoisseurs know it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eMoments etched in this jacket\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeague of Ireland titles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSt Patrick's Athletic has won several Irish championship titles throughout its history, establishing itself permanently among the elite of Irish football. Every season at the top of the league, Richmond Park would vibrate and the players would proudly wear this kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEuropean nights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nLike any ambitious Irish club, St Pat's had its European campaigns in the \u003cstrong\u003eUEFA Cup\u003c\/strong\u003e and the \u003cstrong\u003eEuropean Cup\u003c\/strong\u003e, facing continental teams with guts and desire. These experiences forged the club's identity and the pride of its supporters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe FAI Cup in sight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe \u003cstrong\u003eFAI Cup\u003c\/strong\u003e has always been a goal for the Saints, and cup campaigns have often been defining moments for the club. Epic runs in this national competition have helped write the history of St Patrick's Athletic match after match.\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 jacket\u003c\/strong\u003e is a piece from its era, made to be worn — by players, staff, and the closest club supporters. It's not a modern reproduction trying to imitate the past: it \u003cem\u003eis\u003c\/em\u003e the past, in fabric, with its period stitching, original labels, and a texture no longer found in current productions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one is in \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e condition — that's solid. It means it's been worn, it's lived, but it's far from being at the end of its life. For a piece of this age, that's exactly the kind of condition you're looking for: enough history to be credible, enough durability to wear it with confidence.\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 Umbro sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e do not correspond to modern standards — this is a reality every collector must understand before buying. A vintage XL can easily be equivalent to a modern L, sometimes even an M depending on the year of manufacture and the standards of the time. Never rely solely on the label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003ePractical advice: take your tape measure and measure the chest width flat on the jacket, then compare it with your own measurements. Shoulder width is also a key indicator for this type of cut. Two minutes of measuring means zero unpleasant surprises upon delivery.\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\u003eVintage Irish football\u003c\/strong\u003e remains a very specific and particularly rare segment in the collectible market. \u003cstrong\u003eLeague of Ireland\u003c\/strong\u003e clubs did not have the same international exposure as English or Spanish giants — which makes their vintage pieces even more precious for those who know where to look. An Umbro St Pat's jacket in good condition is exactly the kind of item missing from most collections, and it draws attention when displayed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eAt 8\/10, this jacket is in a condition you won't often find. The vintage Irish pieces that circulate are generally more damaged, or so rare that they don't even reach the market. There aren't many in this condition — and those who have looked for this type of piece know it very well.\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\/St_Patrick%27s_Athletic_F.C.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eSt Patrick's Athletic 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;\"\u003eAn Umbro St Patrick's Athletic jacket in XL and 8\/10 — if you're into vintage Irish clubs or just beautiful vintage Umbro pieces, you know what you have to do. It won't wait long.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Irish Clubs","offers":[{"title":"XL","offer_id":54012072657171,"sku":"201944","price":39.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_ST-PATRICKS-ATHLETIC-JACKET-XL-201944_1.jpg?v=1775502485","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/st-patricks-athletic-jacket","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}