Lille's red is bright, the navy V-neck and shoulders show no fading, and the sponsor's white logo is complete. The T.DE MELO 9 lettering is crisp and flat. Two small flaws to report: a small snag near the sponsor (photo 6) and a small pulled thread on the back (photo 7), hence the 9/10 rating.
Size
XL — regular Umbro fit
Brand
Umbro — supporter version
Season
2012-2013 — the first season in the Grand Stade
Version
Red home shirt, navy V-neck and shoulder panel
Sponsor
Main sponsor's white logo on the chest
Lettering
T.DE MELO No. 9 in white, small LOSC crest at the base of the number
Patches
Champions League and RESPECT on the sleeves — applied in my workshop
This XL measures 57 x 76 cm. Compare with the flat measurements below, or check my size guide.
Flat measurements
Width (pit to pit)
57 cm
Length (shoulder to hem)
76 cm
Lay a shirt that fits you well flat, measure it the same way and compare.
What you need to know about this piece
A small snag near the sponsor logo (photo 6) and a small pulled thread on the back (photo 7). Both are discreet and affect neither the crest nor the lettering; the 9/10 rating reflects them.
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Official Product label : numbered Umbro authentication label 012493693, sewn in with the care label (photo 4)
LOSC crest : mastiff and fleur-de-lis on the shield, "Lille LOSC" lettering crisp, clean outline (photo 3)
Umbro diamond : logo embroidered in navy, perfectly flat (photo 3)
Cut and finish : stitched navy V-neck, sewn shoulder panel, navy cuffs (photo 2)
Workshop note — The product code is not legible on this shirt, but the numbered "Official Product" label sewn inside is one of Umbro's markers from this era. I also look at the V-neck stitching: even and pucker-free. The lettering and both patches were applied in my workshop: I never use them as proof.
Lille 2012-2013, a new stadium and Europe
French champions and Coupe de France winners in 2011, LOSC began their first season in the new Grand Stade, today's Stade Pierre-Mauroy, in August 2012.
The Champions League. Lille played the group stage against Bayern Munich, Valencia and BATE Borisov.
Túlio de Melo, the Brazilian striker. Part of the 2011 double-winning squad, he brought power up front over several seasons in Lille.
In the league, the Dogues finished sixth in Ligue 1.
The T.DE MELO 9 lettering and the Champions League and RESPECT patches were applied in my workshop. I never count them as proof of authenticity: that proof is about the shirt alone.
Are the snag and pulled thread visible?
Barely: you have to look closely to spot them (photos 6 and 7). I prefer to show them in close-up, and the price reflects them.
How can I check the shirt is authentic?
Look at the numbered "Official Product" label sewn inside, then at the Umbro diamond embroidery and the V-neck stitching: both should be even.
How does this XL fit?
True to size: 57 cm pit to pit and 76 cm long. If you wear an XL in regular shops, it will fit you.
How much is shipping and how fast is it?
Shipped within 24-48 h with tracking: €5.99 in France, €9.99 to the EU, and free from €99.99. You have 14 days to send the shirt back if it does not suit you. All the details in my shipping FAQ.
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