Wednesday 13 April 2022

D.C. Thomson - Adventure / The Rover / The Skipper / The Wizard - Football Towns & Their Crests (1931)


D.C. Thomson 
Adventure / The Rover / The Skipper / The Wizard 
Football Towns & Their Crests 
1931
32 Cards

Liverpool, Coventry, Greenock, Cardiff  &  The Sirius (1838)   
The Wizard, Issue No. 440,  9 May 1931

The four main comics published by D.C. Thomson gave away similar cards over an eight week period. These cards are usually found cut, so you'll normally find the Famous Towns & Their Crests without the Famous Ship attached. They are much harder to find uncut.

The other Welsh clubs featured in this series are:

Stockport, Inverness, Bangor, Wrexham  &  Lusitania  
Adventure, Issue No. 502, 13 June 1931

Sheffield, Swansea, Cowdenbeath, Bolton  &  The Resolution 
Skipper, Issue No. 36, 9 May 1931

Bradford, Newport, Kirkcaldy, Bournemouth  &  Fram   
The Wizard, Issue No. 442, 23 May 1931

Tuesday 12 April 2022

Topps - Footballers - Orange Back (1977-78)





Topps 
Footballers 
Orange Back 
1977-78
396 Cards

Series 3
287.    Rod Thomas 
294.    Tony Evans 

The only other Welsh team in this series of  396 cards is 
TOPPS ALL STARS 141. Terry Yorath (Wales)

*Note: We only the add details of cards that relate to other Welsh teams, including the national team and NOT cards of Welsh players who play for other football clubs.

Monday 11 April 2022

Nostalgic Moments - Footballers - 2004


Nostalgic Moments 
Footballers 
2004
20 Cards

No.6    William Baker (Cardiff City) and Len Dunns (Sunderland)

This set was available in the following finishes; Gloss, Matt and thick laminated.

The only other card featuring a Welsh club in this set was No.12  Dennis Grainger (Wrexham)

 

Friday 18 March 2022

Memory Lane - 1950s Football Club Kit Colours - 2004


Memory Lane 
1950s Football Club Kit Colours 
2004
100 Cards

Cardiff City

Newport County, Swansea Town, Wrexham and Wales are also included in this series.

The cards are available in a matt, gloss and thick laminated finish.

Thursday 17 March 2022

Memory Lane - Football Programme Covers - Series Two - 2004

 


Memory Lane 
Football Programme Covers 
Series Two 
2004
10 Cards

No. 1    Cardiff City

This cards in this series were available in the following finishes, Gloss, Matt and Thick Laminated.

Wednesday 16 March 2022

Royal Mail - FA Cup 150 Years - 2022


Royal Mail 
FA Cup 150 Years 
2022

  £1.70.  Cup Final Souvenirs - Cardiff City, Arsenal v Newcastle United, Leeds United

This is available as part of the FA Cup Miniature Sheet that consists of four new stamps showcasing memorabilia of The FA Cup from bygone eras, on a background detailing every winner and finalist from 1872 to the present day. It includes two First Class stamps and two £1.70 stamps. 

The FA Cup Stamp Sheet Souvenir, which is a non-personalised Miniature Sheet featuring the four exclusive stamps cancelled with the alternative Wembley postmark. It includes an information card detailing the stamp issue. 

The stamps are also available as a set of eleven postcards.

Tuesday 15 March 2022

Memory Lane - Soccer Memories - Series 5 - 2004


Memory Lane 
Soccer Memories 
Series 5
2004
20 Cards

Derek Sullivan

This series was a mix of action and portrait shots and came in three finishes, matt, gloss and thick laminated card.