The shirt worn by Martin Chivers in the match when Southampton FC won promotion to Football League Division One for the first time in the club's histo
£2,500 - £3,000
The shirt worn by Martin Chivers in the match when Southampton FC won promotion to Football League Division One for the first time in the club's history in season 1965-66, the red and white striped Southampton no.8 home jersey worn in the match v Manchester City at Maine Road 18th May 1966, Bukta, short-sleeved, reverse with no.8 in black on white square, bearing some foxing marks on the front and reverse; sold with 16-page match programme with centre page team line-up and signed on the cover in black pen by martin Chivers, bears some wear and creasing/folds, (2) The game ended as a 0-0 draw. Both teams gained promotion, City winning the title by five points, but the draw meant that Southampton finished a point clear of their nearest rivals Coventry City. Provenance: Martin Chivers Collection (Lots 361 to 366).