Mike Odgers Posted May 5, 2013 Report Share Posted May 5, 2013 Between the pages of an old scrapbook was found the 1882 F A Cup Final programme between Blackburn Rovers and Old Etonians F C played at The Oval Cricket Ground on 25th.March 1882.They were found in a box with papers and a diary belonging to an Old Etonian Barrister (Sir Berry Cussack-Smith) from Horsham who died in 1929 who witnessed the Cup FinalFrom his diary"Gigas came to lunch,went with him and Guy to the Oval amd saw Eton win 1-0 in a very exciting match in the pesence of 5000 persons" did he do a headcount lolThe 131 year old single sheet programme is set to fetch £23,000-£25,000 at auction.The present World record for a football programme is the 1909 F A Cup final between Manchester United and Bristol City which sold for £23,500Found the story on the Tony Kempster site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midlandlilywhite Posted May 6, 2013 Report Share Posted May 6, 2013 Are you going to put in an offer Mike ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Odgers Posted May 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2013 I Would have, Nickbut for the small matter I dont support Blackburn Rovers lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midlandlilywhite Posted May 7, 2013 Report Share Posted May 7, 2013 Perhaps you are an Old Etonian Mike ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Odgers Posted May 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2013 I was out bid.Bought by Old Etonians F.C. for £35,250 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midlandlilywhite Posted May 15, 2013 Report Share Posted May 15, 2013 Hard luck Mike, better luck next time !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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