With Father’s Day coming up shortly in this World Cup year, why not treat your Dad to this retro mug featuring a tax disc from that wonderful year of 1966?  For anyone too young to remember, your Dad will certainly be aware that 1966 was the last time (maybe this will change in the coming weeks?) England won the World Cup.

Looking for a gift for a footy fan?  Perhaps he acts as a referee for the local Sunday league?  Look no further than these fun cufflinks shaped as a ref’s whistle.

They are delivered in a sleek black box with a satin lining – perfect as a gift.

What do you buy football fans who have everything?  A piece of history that celebrates the mighty game!  This fantastic gift comprises an authentic shirt that has been signed by Sir Geoff Hurst (I’m female and not a footy fan, but even I know that “they thinks it’s all over, well it is now” refers to his final of three goasl in the England v Germany world cup match, that secured England’s victory in 1966).  Bearing in mind that we are still waiting to reclaim the title, no matter how many times we chant “football is coming home”, you can easily see why this signed shirt is so collectable.

In an elegant frame, the shirt is accompanied by two colour photos of Geoff scoring and the team celebrating.  The recipient will also receive a photo showing Geoff signing the shirt, and an authentication certificate bearing the recipient’s name.

Staying on the World Cup 1966 theme, for an extra special gift, a replica 1966 England Shirt has been personally signed by an incredible ten members of the historic World Cup winning squad: Sir Bobby Charlton, Sir Geoff Hurst, Jack Charlton, Martin Peters, Roger Hunt, Gordon Banks, George Cohen, Ray Wilson, Nobby Stiles and the late Alan Ball.

This is a gift that will be treasured by the person who receives it.  Also available are signed shirts by Torres, Cristiano Ronaldo, Pele, Maradona and many more.

For the football fan in your life, choose a fully licensed gift featuring either Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester United or Chelsea.  The latest in personalised football gifts, all items are despatched within 48 hours and benefit from FREE P&P.

Gifts include a magazine cover, where the gift recipient’s name is merged onto the shirt help by Sir Alex or Arsene Wenger etc, and into the headline cover story of the ‘Official’ club magazine.

Other gifts include a personalised name of the shirt, fan photo at the club ground, and more.

See Soccerkitman for further details and how to buy.

If the man in your life is a footy fan, my guess would be that he would much prefer a new football strip or at least a shirt for Valentine’s Day rather than a cute or soppy gift.  Whichever team he supports; his local non-league team, a top-flight major club, or a national squad, you are bound to find the perfect gift at UKSoccershop.  Depending on how serious he is, you might like to surprise him with a retro shirt like this one from 1963 for Manchester United (Don’t worry if Man U doesn’t float his boat – there are plenty of other retro shirts to choose from).  Get it right, and he just may be so thrilled that he treats you to that romantic meal that you would like!

Sad I know, but watch the proud look on his face when he wears it to play 5-a-side with his mates.

On his decision to start the monthly magazine, Charles Buchan wrote, “For many years, after the old Athletic News closed down, there was no paper or magazine devoted exclusively to the game. It was in a bid to fill this gap that in 1951 I started the Charles Buchan’s Football Monthly. It has caught on so well that it was obvious something of the kind was desperately needed. It is a new field for me and I am getting as much pleasure from it as I did from my playing days. One is never too old to learn”.

This fabulous 18 panel football is printed with images and archives from that very magazine, which was first published in September 1951.  The first words written were “Our object is to provide a publication that will be worthy of our National game and the grand sportsmen who play and watch it”.

This item is delivered in an illustrated gift box.

A matching flask and wallet are also available.

Ideal as Christmas gifts you can also request printing on the back of the shirts as well as sleeve badges.

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Take a look at the Arsenal merchandise for example, where in addition to the official football shirts, you can find shorts, socks, warm-up tops, polo shirts, training tops, tracksuits and even retro shirts from the early days – a true supporter’s feast.

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Family Tour of Manchester United. Retrace the steps of some of football’s greatest legends, relive the glorious history of the club and marvel in the splendour of today’s Theatre of Dreams.
Sit in the heights of the North Stand for a bird’s eye view of the pitch, stand in Sir Alex’s spot in the dug out, sit in the Home changing room at your favourite player’s peg and emerge from the players’ tunnel.

Agenda:
Take a look behind the scenes of Old Trafford with this guided tour. Highlights of the stadium tour include the dug out – where Sir Alex Ferguson presides over United proceedings; the players’ tunnel and the home team dressing rooms. Your guide will share their extensive knowledge and answer your questions before ending the tour at the club museum. Here you are free to browse at your leisure – see the extensive trophy cabinet, learn about the legends and relive the triumphs and tragedies of Manchester United.

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