Hi!
This site is created by a lifelong football (and postcard collecting!) fan who enjoys preserving small pieces of the game’s history!
Over the years I’ve come across many fascinating football items that deserve to be appreciated rather than left forgotten in drawers and boxes.
Football has a rich story that stretches back over a century, and many of the items you’ll find here capture moments from those earlier days — famous stadiums, historic teams, and memories from the terraces.
The aim of my Etsy shop is simple: to make interesting and affordable football (and postcard) collectibles available to fellow fans and collectors. Whether you support a giant club, a small local team, or simply enjoy football nostalgia, I hope you’ll find something here that brings a smile.
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For more vintage football (soccer) memorabilia, vintage postcards and collectibles, please visit:
https://footballandpostcards.com (my secure website)
https://footballandpostcards.etsy.com (my secure Etsy shop)
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I love visiting flea markets, junk shops, car boot sales, etc., etc., in the hope of finding some interesting bits to purchase for my shop!
Every single item gets a thorough "going over" as to condition, etc., before listing!
Orders are shipped either with "bubble wrap" and/or hard-board "please do not bend" envelopes, so that they arrive in perfect condition.
All orders are posted within 24 hours of receipt, unless it's a weekend.
30 day MONEY-BACK guarantee applies if you are not happy with any item, although I check every single item thoroughly, from page to page, and describe the condition accurately!
Several hundred vintage football (soccer) programmes, handbooks, brochures, souvenirs, and vintage postcards are waiting to be listed in my shop so please visit often, you never know what you'll find here?!
Should you require any further information, please do NOT hesitate to get in touch with me.
I will respond within 24 hours - often much sooner!
Thanks again for your visit, and I do hope you find something of interest!
Kind Regards.
Jas
https://footballandpostcards.etsy. com (my secure Etsy shop)
https://footballandpostcards.com (my secure Etsy-provided website)
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DID YOU KNOW??
£7 Million for a Shirt?!
Diego Maradona’s 1986 World Cup final shirt once sold for over £7 million! That’s more than some stadiums cost to build. Blimey!
The £2 Postcard That Became £1,200
A dealer bought a box of old postcards for a couple of pounds — inside was a 1905 football postcard showing a packed terrace. It later sold for over £1,200!
Terraces That Touched Houses
At Loftus Road in the 1960s, terraces almost touched the surrounding houses. Fans could literally borrow sugar from the neighbours mid-match. 😆
I should know, being a life-long "PQR" (haa haa!) supporter, that's P(ast) Q(uality) R(esults), short for ....... QPR!!!
Griffin Park’s Holy Trinity
Brentford’s old stadium was famous for its three pubs on every corner. Fans often argued about which pub had the best pint — before heading to the terraces, of course!
Postcards Before Selfies
In the early 1900s, fans captured their matchday memories on real photographic postcards (RPPCs). Imagine sending your mates a postcard instead of posting a selfie on Instagram!
The Stadium That Became Apartments
Highbury’s iconic East and West stands are now luxury flats, but postcards and programmes keep its footballing soul alive. Some collectors would pay a fortune to relive a matchday there!
Terraces That Sang
Many old terraces were so tightly packed, fans’ chants sounded like a roaring stadium orchestra. Postcards often captured these crowd scenes, making them priceless for nostalgia lovers.
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