{"product_id":"aston-villa-2005-06-home-shirt-barry-6-xl","title":"ASTON VILLA 2005-06 HOME SHIRT - BARRY 6 - XL","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent condition\u003c\/span\u003e. Club crest and manufacturer logo are embroidered. Sponsor is PolyFlex and pl\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eayer name\/number are flock, all are heat applied. No bobbles, one small pull to lower front. Colours and stitching in excellent condition. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAston Villa endured a challenging 2005\/06 campaign, finishing 16th in the Premier League under David O'Leary after spending much of the season battling to avoid relegation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHaving finished tenth the previous season, Villa entered the new campaign hoping to improve their league position and establish greater consistency under O'Leary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe squad featured established players including Gareth Barry, Olof Mellberg, Juan Pablo Ángel, Lee Hendrie, Gavin McCann and Thomas Sørensen, alongside emerging talents such as Steven Davis, Gary Cahill and Luke Moore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNew arrivals included Czech international Milan Baroš from Liverpool, James Milner on loan from Newcastle United and experienced midfielder Patrik Berger from Portsmouth. However, Villa struggled during the opening months, recording just one victory in their first eleven Premier League fixtures and finding themselves among the relegation contenders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite occasional improvements, inconsistent performances continued throughout the campaign, with Villa unable to establish a sustained run of positive results. The club eventually finished 16th in the Premier League with 42 points, recording ten victories, twelve draws and sixteen defeats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBaroš and Moore finished as Villa's joint-leading league goalscorers with eight goals each, while Barry remained an influential figure in midfield. One of the season's memorable moments came in April 2006, when Villa secured a 3–1 victory over Birmingham City at Villa Park, completing a league double over their local rivals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the FA Cup, Villa reached the fifth round before suffering a 2–1 defeat against Manchester City, while their League Cup campaign ended against Doncaster Rovers in the fourth round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe season ultimately proved to be O'Leary's last in charge, with the Irishman departing during the summer of 2006 following three years as manager. Despite the difficulties, the campaign marked the conclusion of an important period in Villa's history, preceding Randy Lerner's takeover and the appointment of Martin O'Neill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced by Hummel, the 2005\/06 Aston Villa home shirt featured the club's traditional claret base with sky-blue sleeves, complemented by contrasting yellow detailing and Hummel's signature chevrons. Completed with the DWS Investments sponsor, the shirt represents the final full season of Doug Ellis's ownership and a transitional period preceding the club's subsequent revival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff00ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e PIT TO PIT - 61cm \/\/\/ COLLAR TO HEM - 74cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Soccer Archive","offers":[{"title":"XL \/ Maroon","offer_id":53162067722527,"sku":"4\/10-QUYY6W","price":100.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/3508\/5343\/files\/XLBARRY.png?v=1793267016","url":"https:\/\/thesoccerarchive.com\/products\/aston-villa-2005-06-home-shirt-barry-6-xl","provider":"The Soccer Archive","version":"1.0","type":"link"}