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Are old football Programmes worth any money?

Writer Robert Bradley

Age — anything over 50 years old is most collectible. Rarity — if there are many available, this will bring the value down. Popularity — programmes with an iconic footballer on the cover or detailing a famous match are the most prized and valuable.

What is the rarest football Programme?

The rarest programmes A highly-desirable programme for any collector is the 1966 England vs West Germany match programme.

What is the most expensive football Programme?

A football programme from the 1882 FA Cup Final between Blackburn Rovers and Old Etonians sold at auction for a world record of £35,250. The programme was sold by Sotheby’s in May 2013 to Old Etonians Football Club.

What was Liverpool’s best year?

Liverpool won a unique treble of the League, the European Cup and League Cup during the 1983–84 season. They won their first double of league championship and FA Cup in 1986, and during the 2000–01 season they won another treble, this one consisting of the FA Cup, League Cup and UEFA Cup.

What is the oldest football Programme?

In his latest auction held at Sotheby’s New Bond Street, the earliest-known surviving FA Cup final programme – Old Etonians v Blackburn Rovers, played at Kennington Oval on March 25, 1882 – shot past the £20,000-25,000 estimate to hit £30,000.

Can you sell football Programmes?

Programmes from the mid 1960s onwards may seem like a lifetime away, but they are in fact fairly common and when it comes to selling only a few will have any real value. Most collectors buy and sell programmes in one or two fields i.e, Internationals, their favorite Club, European matches, Friendlies or Cup Finals.

How do you store old football Programmes?

The programmes should be stored somewhere cool and dry, as excessive heat and moisture will damage the collection.

Who has beaten Liverpool the most?

Manchester United
The team most often beaten by Liverpool in league competition are Aston Villa; the Anfield club have beaten them 90 times out of 186 meetings. Manchester United have recorded the most league victories over Liverpool, with 68 wins.

Who has won more trophies Man Utd or Liverpool?

Manchester United lead in terms of total trophies won, with 66 to Liverpool’s 64. Manchester United also lead in the head-to-head record between the two teams, with 81 wins to Liverpool’s 68; the remaining 58 matches have finished as draws.

How big is a football Programme?

In 1980, Wembley switched to a new printer and the programmes were very slightly smaller (6.5×9. 75 inches), presumably chopping off the margins. The size then increased drastically, in 1985, to roughly 8.25×11. 75 inches (approximately 21×29.

What’s the difference between Liverpool and Arsenal at home?

Liverpool has won 54% of the home games against Arsenal but only 25% of the games at Arsenal while Arsenal’s record is a little more balanced, with a 42% win rate at home, 45% on neutral ground and 27% at Liverpool. Arsenal has 10 FA Cup wins compared with 7 for Liverpool.

How many FA Cup titles does Liverpool have?

Arsenal has 10 FA Cup wins compared with 7 for Liverpool. Liverpool has 18 Premier League titles against 13 for Arsenal. Arsenal is based in London, while Liverpool is based in Liverpool in the North of England. Red shirts with white sleeves and white shorts.

When did Arsenal first join the Football League?

The team became the first southern member of the Football League in 1893 and was promoted to first division in 1904. The club became near-bankrupt in 1910 before it was taken over by Henry Norris and William Hall and moved to Highbury in North London. The club won its first FA Cup Final in 1930 and began to dominate British football in the 1930s.

How many times has Liverpool won the Premier League?

Liverpool has won 18 Premier League Titles, with the latest in 1989-90. It has also won the FA Cup 7 times, in 1965, 1974, 1989, 1992, 2001 and 2006, and won the UEFA Championships in 1977, 1978, 1981, 1984 and 2005. Liverpool has scored more goals against Arsenal and won more of their matches over all.