Mounted on a rounded oak backboard, this plaque was awarded to Jack Kelsey of Arsenal and Wales for his part in the 1959/60 Golden Boots XI Great Britain team. It was presented to the player by the Sunday Dispatch, who […]
Jack Kelsey Welsh International Cap 1961/2
Alfred John ‘Jack’ Kelsey was a goalkeeper for Arsenal and Wales, and is often regarded as one of the best keepers to play for his country. He was first spotted in Swansea playing for his local side Winch Wen by […]
Wembley Distinguished Visitors Book – Tottenham v Burnley FA Cup Final
This page of the Wembley Distinguished Visitors Book was signed by the member of both the Tottenham and Burnley squads who contested the FA Cup final at the stadium of 5th May 1962. The 1962 final was dubbed ‘The Chessborad […]
Wembley Distinguished Visitors Book – England v Wales 1943
This page of the Wembley Distinguished Visitors Book was signed by the England and Wales squads playing in the war time international on 27th February 1943. The match ended 5 – 3 to England, with Red Cross charities ‘Aid to […]
Wembley Distinguished Visitors Book – Arsenal v Charlton 1943
This page comes from the Wembley distinguished visitors book, and was signed by the 1943 teams of Arsenal and Charlton Athletic who played one another in the Football League (South) War Cup Final. The tournament was an association football event, […]
