Tag Archives: Crystal Palace

Admiral Art

Posted on April 10, 2013 by

A bit of Admiral Art for a Wednesday afternoon… If you haven’t got the first ‘Got, Not Got’ yet then please sort yourselves out and buy it from branches of WH Smith and Waterstones or online here…

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Wrong Kits Topical Update!

Posted on April 8, 2013 by

We are beginning to wonder if any club has ever turned up to an away game with entirely the right kit… On Saturday referee Keith Stroud ruled that Barnsley’s blue and black away strip clashed with Palace’s red and blue … Continue reading →

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The Great Mother’s Day Poster Find – No 3 Spar

Posted on March 19, 2013 by

As is traditional, me Mam came over on Mother’s Day for Sunday dinner. As usual she got a bunch of flowers and a card, but on this occasion she also came bearing treasure… After a clear out of the darkest … Continue reading →

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EURO 96 (or how I fell out of love with the onion bag)

Posted on March 11, 2013 by

While Derek and Gary are busy working on the ‘Got, Not Got’ sequel Steve Mitchell is doing a series for our blog… When Eric Cantona broke Liverpudlian hearts with his last gasp extra –time winner in the 1996 FA Cup … Continue reading →

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The ‘Football History Map of England and Wales’… Putting Bideford on the Map

Posted on February 20, 2013 by

In the early 1970s John Bartholomew & Son produced the ‘Football History Map of England and Wales’ as part of their series of pictorial and historical maps… Created by John Carvosso, the stylised square kits and re-rendered club crests gave … Continue reading →

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Spotlight on Bukta…

Posted on October 4, 2012 by

We turn our attention to Bukta, an often overlooked kit manufacturer who seem to be quite popular with supporters of clubs that they have kitted out… Edward Buck & Sons was founded in 1879 and provided clothing for the military … Continue reading →

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Oh Mr Softee, what shall we do?

Posted on July 18, 2012 by

We’re guessing the ice-cream industry probably hasn’t had a bumper summer this year, what with it pissing down every day… We suggest that they start giving football badges away with their ice cream, like they did in 1971… That would … Continue reading →

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How many players can you name on this Admiral poster?

Posted on April 12, 2012 by

We reckon there are 52 identifiable players on this Admiral poster… who can name the most? Click on the image for a bigger version… and put your answer in the comments section. We reckon that Detriot Express fans might be … Continue reading →

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Airfix Footballers: you try painting Adidas stripes on someone 2 inches tall…

Posted on March 19, 2012 by

Here is a selection of some of Gary’s handpainted Airfix figures some of which were featured in ‘Got, Not Got’… If you want to see your team featured next time then e-mail: garysilke@sky.com and ask nicely… Arsenal Birmingham City Burnley … Continue reading →

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Adidas… earning your stripes

Posted on February 29, 2012 by

We’ve done a lot on Admiral kits lately, so here to redress the balance is some vintage Adidas… The German sportswear giants turned their attention to the UK in the late seventies and began to takeover the kit contracts of many … Continue reading →

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