OM Marseille 2008-2009 Third Long Sleeve Shirt - Taiwo #3 (L)

The gold is even across the whole shirt, with no fading at the collar or cuffs. The black adidas shoulder stripes and the black wave on the side are sharp, and the embroidered sky-blue crest is intact. The TAIWO 3 lettering and the sleeve badge lie perfectly flat. No flaws to report.

Not sure about the size? This L measures 50 x 75 cm: compare with the flat measurements below, or check my size guide.

Flat measurements

adidas shirts from this period have a straight cut, neither slim nor loose. Lay a shirt that fits you well flat, measure it the same way and compare.

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• Inner adidas label (photo 4): model code 314275, batch dated 03/08, full composition details
• Embroidered OM crest: sky blue with the « Droit au but » motto, dense and even stitching (photo 3)
• adidas logo: black print with clean edges, no smudging (photo 3)
• Cut and finish: black round collar, adidas stripes sewn on the shoulders, ribbed cuffs, mesh panels under the arms

Gerets’ gold OM third

For the 2008-2009 season, adidas gave OM a gold third shirt, used mostly on European nights. The club, coached by Eric Gerets, played the Champions League group stage.

Third in their group, OM dropped into the UEFA Cup in spring 2009, hence the sleeve badge. The run ended in the quarter-finals against Shakhtar Donetsk, the eventual winners.

May 2009: OM finished second in Ligue 1, three points behind Girondins de Bordeaux.

Taye Taiwo, the Nigerian left-back, wore the number 3 in Marseille from 2005 to 2011. He was known for his powerful left foot and was part of the 2010 title-winning side.

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