Football shirt for an old codger

[BlackDove]

So it’s my old man’s 75th birthday coming up soon and I want to get him a special present. He’s been a Seagulls fan all his life, and has been a season ticket holder for donkeys, so I’ve been looking for something Albion-related to get him. I found a good website that has vintage football shirts for sale and I reckon that would be a nice surprise for him. Ideally I want to get him a signed shirt (budget allowing) but am struggling to decide which year it should be. I was thinking about the 82/83 season cos of the cup run and the fact its such a rare shirt, but obviously we got relegated too and I’m not sure I want to remind him of that on such a happy day.



So what do you think? What year is best to go for? Anyone got any other suggestions for what would make the best present? 00/01 as the season when it started to turn around? Doesn’t seem vintage enough though for a 75 year old.

Cheers.

 

[BensGrandad]

I am not quite as old as your dad but my proudest moment was the 57/58 promotion from the Div III South. The shirt may not be a problem getting it signed probably would though as most have passed on. Failing that promotion to Div 1 at Newcastle.

 

[BlackDove]

So it’s my old man’s 75th birthday coming up soon and I want to get him a special present. He’s been a Seagulls fan all his life, and has been a season ticket holder for donkeys, so I’ve been looking for something Albion-related to get him. I found a good website that has vintage football shirts for sale and I reckon that would be a nice surprise for him. Ideally I want to get him a signed shirt (budget allowing) but am struggling to decide which year it should be. I was thinking about the 82/83 season cos of the cup run and the fact its such a rare shirt, but obviously we got relegated too and I’m not sure I want to remind him of that on such a happy day.

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So what do you think? What year is best to go for? Anyone got any other suggestions for what would make the best present? 00/01 as the season when it started to turn around? Doesn’t seem vintage enough though for a 75 year old.

Cheers.

Anyone else got any suggestions for a good shirt? Or any shirts they want to sell. Thanks!

 

[Taybha]

So many made in china cheapo replica's on the market now and it's hard to tell if you're getting the real deal from places like ebay , iv'e used this company for a few of my collection and they're the real stuff .

https://www.classicfootballshirts.c...-albion.html?gclid=CLCqtJOz9c8CFQcQ0wodL9kEsA

 

[Prince Monolulu]

Bearing in mind the age, I'd have thought the 1966 shirt pretty appropriate.

 

[whitelion]

Bearing in mind the age, I'd have thought the 1966 shirt pretty appropriate.

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Howard Wilkinson on the left. Don't recognise the other player.

 

[Worried Man Blues]

How about toffs, looks like the right era, nice and new, without other's sweat in it!

 

[lawros left foot]

I like the Centeenary shirt, that's the one I would choose.

 

[Easy 10]

I like the replica Bukta shirt from the late 70's. That's the only Albion shirt I wear nowadays, its timeless.

 

[BensGrandad]

Howard Wilkinson on the left. Don't recognise the other player.

Is it Jimmy Collins?

 

[The Orange Seagull]

How about toffs, looks like the right era, nice and new, without other's sweat in it!

Toffs don't make Brighton replica shirts anymore.

 

[whitelion]

Is it Jimmy Collins?

Could be but I'm sure someone can confirm it. Had a look on Google Images and the Jimmy Collins' pictures don't really confirm it.

 

[Prince Monolulu]

Howard Wilkinson on the left. Don't recognise the other player.

 

[Worried Man Blues]

Don't they know who we are

Toffs don't make Brighton replica shirts anymore.

 

[BlackDove]

Bearing in mind the age, I'd have thought the 1966 shirt pretty appropriate.

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I think that's the one! Thanks. He'll love it.

 

[fosters headband]

I think that's the one! Thanks. He'll love it.

Being in the same age group as your Dad, that would be the only Brighton shirt I would wear if I wanted to wear a replica shirt at all. Hope that helps.