and made World Cup history as the only player to have scored a hat-trick in a World Cup final.

Another important lot is a pair of Stanley Matthews boots (estimate £6,000 – 8,000) that he wore in a testimonial match played in his honour on April 28, 1965 at Stokes Victoria ground in front of 35,000 spectators. He had played his final game in February of the same year. The boots, which come with a note from Matthews stating “Yes, my old soccer boots”, were given to one of the players at the end of the game, who passed them to the vendor.

Other highlights include a 1951 FA Cup final winner’s medal presented to Newcastle’s Jack Fairbrother (£5,000 – 7,000); and a 1955 FA Cup final winner’s medal awardedto Newcastle Captain Jimmy Scoular (estimate £5,000 – 7,000), who had previously won First Division winner’s medals with Portsmouth in 1948/9 and 1949/50.

Former Bulls loanee Robbie Threlfall is one of three players to sign for Bradford today.

The former Liverpool trainee had two spells at Edgar Street, and also took in Northampton and Stockport before arriving at Valley Parade on loan in February. He has signed a two year deal with the Bantams.

Also joining Bradford today are the giant ex-Wycombe defender Luke Oliver and former Plymouth trainee keeper Lloyd Saxton. Oliver also spent part of last season on loan with the Bantams, following Peter Taylor to the club, while Saxton, 20, is yet to make a first team appearance after coming through the ranks at Home Park.

Meanwhile another ex-Bull