Covkid1968#
Well-Known Member
I'll start us off as for some reason Ive built up quite a hoard of memorabilia from 1987 without really realising it. I was sorting it out and some of my more interesting items are as follows
1. The clubs typed out and hand written team sheet for the semi against Leeds asking the players to be prompt for the coach (it was removed from the noticeboard at Ryton, but without realising its importance back then) Also has the reserves team for the following Tuesday (name of Sillett on the reserves sheet - I cant recall Snoz having a son in the reserves so possibly no relation, but some great names that went on to play for the first team.
2. The sample kit produced by the Walsall based manufacturers which the club signed off. They were given 2 or 3 to choose from so the one I have is hopefully cut form the same cloth as the kit the lads wore on the day. Its long sleeved and just got the made in England label in the back like the kits for the day. When you compare the crest to the later reproductions the quality difference is vast
The one I missed out on and will forever be gutted is the infamous number 13 shirt which came up for sale a couple of years ago and which was never used on the day. It had the Granada badge and No 13 on the back. I think since then a player shirt has been sold, but Im less interested these days than I was.
Id be interested to hear what other people have - and if the git who bought the number 13 is on here!!!! in true Liam Neeson style - I will find you
1. The clubs typed out and hand written team sheet for the semi against Leeds asking the players to be prompt for the coach (it was removed from the noticeboard at Ryton, but without realising its importance back then) Also has the reserves team for the following Tuesday (name of Sillett on the reserves sheet - I cant recall Snoz having a son in the reserves so possibly no relation, but some great names that went on to play for the first team.
2. The sample kit produced by the Walsall based manufacturers which the club signed off. They were given 2 or 3 to choose from so the one I have is hopefully cut form the same cloth as the kit the lads wore on the day. Its long sleeved and just got the made in England label in the back like the kits for the day. When you compare the crest to the later reproductions the quality difference is vast
The one I missed out on and will forever be gutted is the infamous number 13 shirt which came up for sale a couple of years ago and which was never used on the day. It had the Granada badge and No 13 on the back. I think since then a player shirt has been sold, but Im less interested these days than I was.
Id be interested to hear what other people have - and if the git who bought the number 13 is on here!!!! in true Liam Neeson style - I will find you