SOUTHPORT FC Jersey FA Trophy Final 1998 Shirt Scarf Cap Mens XL icis - Rare
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If you're reading this then you'll already know exactly what you're looking at.
Unique opportunity to own the full set from the Sandgrounder's one and only visit to Wembley stadium in their glorious but ultimately doomed attempt to win the FA Trophy. I was born in Southport, live in Southport and am selling this on behalf of a fellow lifelong fan who's also my father-in-law. Obviously this an extremely niche lot - there's not that many Southport people here but we seem to have managed to spread ourselves all over the world. I wouldn't be surprised if this goes to an expat in Australia or the USA - its always nice to have a piece of home with us!
As you probably know, Southport FC have only ever reached one final...which they lost. Looking at the current team it doesn't look likely that this will happen again anytime soon. Fair enough, everyone here is a Liverpool or Everton fan, so let their glory-hunting continue. The allure of the premier league and its overpaid 'stars' continues to defy logic. Long gone are the days of loyalty and genuine community spirit! (Good luck to blue-noses, they'll be down with us in the dirt soon enough) This is the only full set of shirt, cap and scarf available in the last twenty years that were made specifically for the Wembley final.
Pricing this is difficult. The closest I can find is for the shirt alone which some lunatic is trying to sell for £400! He can dream on - it'll never sell at that valuation so I've priced the whole lot at less than half that price. Maybe I'm dreaming too but if you feel the price is too high just buy another set from someone else. Oh, hang on - you can't! This is the only one that's become available in the last twenty years on planet Earth!
The set comprises of:
Shirt
Size XL
Yellow/black
FA Trophy 1998 badge
Scarf
Not much to say - it's a scarf with the FA Trophy insignia
Cap
As above
Condition
Shirt - excellent but my father in law wore it, so not brand new. There's a small hole in the star on the front - see pics. Nothing serious but the only defect - rest of the shirt is as new
Scarf - slight fade from the wash. Otherwise perfect, no snags or loose stitching.
Cap - brand new. He never wore this.
Feel free to ask any questions. I think this is a fair price for such a rare lot but it's still a lot of money for what's essentially an indulgence. I'm a registered business seller on here so would rather you are completely happy with your choice before you make a final decision (although we accept all returns). I usually reply within a couple of hours (Southport time!) - just ask!
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Happy to combine postage and save us both some money if you want more than one item. I have over 1500 pieces up for sale - some new, some used, all at "crazy" prices! Have a look!
Peace and Good luck!