{"product_id":"widzew-d-zawsze-w-12-shirt-womens","title":"Widzew Łódź Official Jersey Always In 12 – Collector Women L","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eWidzew Łódź – The \"Zawsze W 12\" Jersey: When Supporters Become the Twelfth Man\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eWidzew Łódź \"Zawsze W 12\" jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e — literally \"Always with the 12th\" — is a piece that goes far beyond a simple official textile: it's a declaration of love from a club to its supporters. A special edition dedicated to the ultras, to the loyal fans in the stands of the \u003cstrong\u003eŁódź Arena\u003c\/strong\u003e, to those who push their team through the toughest moments in Poland's \u003cstrong\u003eEkstraklasa\u003c\/strong\u003e.\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 Contemporary (special edition)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e Widzew Łódź – Polish Clubs\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Official\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Women's L\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9\/10\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\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidzew Łódź\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most iconic clubs in Polish football history. Founded in 1910, it built its legend particularly in the 1980s with memorable European campaigns, holding its own against the continent's biggest clubs. The inscription \u003cstrong\u003e\"Zawsze W 12\"\u003c\/strong\u003e — \"Always as the 12th\" in reference to the twelfth player, meaning the supporters — is more than just a slogan: it's a club philosophy, an identity forged in the popular stands of Łódź.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis type of special edition reflects the visceral bond between \u003cstrong\u003eWidzew and its fans\u003c\/strong\u003e. In Łódź, a working-class industrial city, football is not a spectacle — it's a religion. Widzew supporters have a well-established reputation in Poland for their passion, loyalty, and presence during the club's most difficult times, especially during stints in lower divisions. This jersey pays tribute to them, and the fans who wear it 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 jersey\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe European epic of the 1980s\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWidzew Łódź wrote some of the finest pages in Polish football history in the European Cup, notably eliminating \u003cstrong\u003eJuventus Turin\u003c\/strong\u003e in 1983 in a two-legged tie that remains legendary. These performances made Widzew a well-known name far beyond Poland's borders, carried by players like \u003cstrong\u003eZbigniew Boniek\u003c\/strong\u003e, who played for the club before shining in Italy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFour Polish championship titles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe club won the \u003cstrong\u003ePolish championship\u003c\/strong\u003e four times (1981, 1982, 1996, 1997), establishing itself as one of the great dynasties of national football. The consecutive doubles in 1981-82 and then 1996-97 demonstrate an ability to maintain a level of excellence over time — a rarity in the Polish football landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe return to Ekstraklasa and the reconquest\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAfter years of sporting struggles and a long period in lower divisions, \u003cstrong\u003eWidzew returned to the Ekstraklasa\u003c\/strong\u003e in 2022, to the cheers of an entire city. This return to the top flight was experienced as a resurrection, and the supporters — the famous \"12th man\" — played a central role in keeping the club alive both sportingly and financially during the difficult years.\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\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eAn \u003cstrong\u003eofficial club jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e like this one is a piece produced by the manufacturer in direct partnership with the club — not a copy, not an imitation. The materials, finishes, flocking, and badges are up to the standard expected of a \u003cstrong\u003ecollectible football item\u003c\/strong\u003e. This is what makes all the difference in a serious collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one is in \u003cstrong\u003e9\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e — almost perfect for a jersey of this nature. No significant signs of wear, the graphic details and the \"Zawsze W 12\" inscription are impeccable. This is exactly the kind of piece you display in your cabinet or proudly wear on a match night without fear of damaging it.\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\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eThis jersey is a \u003cstrong\u003eWomen's L\u003c\/strong\u003e. As with many football jerseys labeled with women's sizes, cuts can vary significantly from one manufacturer to another and from one era to another. \u003cstrong\u003eVintage sizes or those from smaller European clubs\u003c\/strong\u003e often have a more fitted cut than the current standards of major international brands — this is a constant in the world of collectible jerseys.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore any purchase, it is highly recommended to \u003cstrong\u003emeasure your chest circumference and back length\u003c\/strong\u003e, then compare them with the actual measurements of the jersey if available in the store. If in doubt, do not hesitate to contact the seller — it's better to take 30 seconds to check than to miss out on the item because of a size issue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eWhy you should have it in your collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePolish club jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e, and particularly those of Widzew Łódź, remain extremely rare on the \u003cstrong\u003evintage football jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e market outside of Poland. Finding a special edition dedicated to supporters with the \"Zawsze W 12\" inscription in a specialized store is an event in itself. This is the kind of piece that serious collectors sorely lack when they want to go off the beaten path and offer something other than the eternal jerseys of big English or Italian clubs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003e9\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, it's an absolute rarity. Eastern European club jerseys rarely appear on the secondary market in such clean condition — and when they do, they don't stay available for long. If you are building a serious \u003cstrong\u003ecollection of European football jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e, a Widzew \"Zawsze W 12\" in this condition is the kind of acquisition you'll be talking about for years.\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\/Widzew_%C5%81%C3%B3d%C5%BA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eWidzew Łódź – 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;\"\u003eA Widzew \"Zawsze W 12\" jersey in 9\/10 condition is not something you let slip away — collectors who know, know. If you're here, you know.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Polish Clubs","offers":[{"title":"L","offer_id":54012594192659,"sku":"367735","price":19.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_WIDZEW-LODZ-ZAWSZE-W-12-SHIRT-WOMENS-L-367735_1.jpg?v=1775510405","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/widzew-d-zawsze-w-12-shirt-womens","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}