Having got his autograph I wanted to find out more about the legend of Nobby Stiles.

Stiles was selected for the England squad which contested the 1968 European Championships but the holding role in midfield had been taken by Alan Mullery. England went out in the semi finals, during which Mullery became the first ever England player to be sent off. Stiles was recalled for the otherwise meaningless third place play-off game against the USSR but it was clear that despite his misfortune, Mullery was now first choice for Ramsey.

Stiles scored 19 goals for Manchester United. He was then sold to Middlesbrough for 20,000 pounds! A couple of years later, he became a player-coach at Preston North End when Bobby Charlton - whose autograph I also have on my program! - was manager. This did not work out for Charlton, and Stiles ended up as manager from 1977.

So what a piece of history I have for my auction!