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2011/12 · Manchester City
Manchester City 2011/12 Shirt
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Manchester City 2011/12 shirt by Umbro, size S, source condition 8/10.
Club / nationManchester City
Season2011/12
ManufacturerUmbro
SizeS
ConditionVery good · 8/10
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Condition and disclosed flaws
- This shirt is structurally sound and retains its incredible soft texture, though it shows a few standard signs of use and storage: The lower back area shows a couple of very light, minor faint dark surface smudges from gentle prior wea
Product record
- SKU
- MCI-2012-H-01
Product details
About this shirt
Relive a historic golden era of Manchester football with this exquisite 2012/13 Manchester City home shirt.Crafted during Umbro's universally acclaimed "Tailored" design era, this jersey perfectly balances heritage sports craftsmanship with modern lifestyle aesthetic. The shirt features City's unmistakable sky blue base, elevated significantly by a structured, smart contrasting dark navy blue polo collar and a matching subtle dark navy placket insert.The front showcases a fully embroidered Umbro double-diamond logo alongside the classic, vintage Manchester City eagle crest topped with three decorative gold stars. Below sits the clean navy-blue Etihad Airways heat-pressed sponsor. Both sleeves proudly feature the rare, official felt gold Barclays Premier League 11/12 Champions patches, signifying the club's historic title win the season prior.Flipping to the reverse, the shirt boasts the iconic, official arched "CHAMPIONS 12" text and matching gold player-size number 12 block printing, celebrating their monumental 2012 league triumph. Cut from an incredibly soft, premium cotton-polyester blend, this jersey is widely regarded as one of the most comfortable and beautifully designed pieces of modern football apparel, serving as an absolute grail for City fans and vintage kit purists alike.
The story behind the shirt
2011/12 in context
The 2012/13 season carried a feeling of euphoria and immense prestige for the blue half of Manchester. They entered the campaign wearing the gold champions patches on their sleeves for the first time in Premier League history, following Sergio Agüero's legendary, 93:20 last-second goal against QPR that stole the title from bitter rivals Manchester United.1. The Ultimate Celebration of 2012While the club worn this kit during a hard-fought 2012/13 campaign under Roberto Mancini—finishing as Premier League runners-up and reaching the FA Cup Final—this shirt's true value lies in how it functions as a celebration of the historic 2011/12 triumph. The unique "CHAMPIONS 12" print on the back with the gold number 12 was a highly coveted official club configuration, immortalizing the year Manchester City officially changed the landscape of modern English football.2. Umbro’s Final Swan SongFor kit collectors, this shirt carries immense historical weight because it marks the final season of Manchester City's iconic partnership with Umbro before the club switched to Nike. Umbro treated this kit as their love letter to the club, utilizing a premium, heavy-knit "Tailored" fabric concept that made the jersey feel like a bespoke polo shirt rather than cheap sportswear.3. A Squad of Modern IconsThis design was worn on the pitch by a legendary spine of players who laid the foundations for the club’s modern dynasty: the unstoppable Sergio Agüero, midfield powerhouse Yaya Touré, defensive brick wall Vincent Kompany, playmaker David Silva, and the enigmatic Mario Balotelli. It represents the exact moment Manchester City solidified their place at the absolute pinnacle of European football.
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