In aid of the Club’s Food for Christmas campaign, we’re auctioning off ten unique and incredible Stockport County items for supporters to buy, ranging from match-worn shirts to the ultimate Carrington experience!
With all proceeds from the auction going towards Food for Christmas, you can now buy the perfect County Christmas present for yourself or a loved one, and donate to a great cause at the same time!
See below for further details on what’s up for auction, and for further details on how to bid:
1.The Ultimate Carrington Training Experience – A day in the shoes of a Stockport County player.
You and a friend will arrive at Carrington at 9:00am, where you’ll be given a guided tour of the training facility, including the dressing rooms, gyms, player lounge, the coaching staff offices, the pitches and more.
After your tour you’ll join the players for breakfast in the club restaurant and chill out in the player’s lounge, where there’s ping pong, pool and an Xbox, before joining the first team training session outside. After training, you’ll have lunch with the players and have a chance to take advantage of the players lounge again before departing at 1pm.
Please note: This experience will be organised in line with Covid-19 restrictions and will take place when its safe to do so.
2. Ash Palmer’s signed match-worn football boots.
A pair of County defender Ash Palmer’s match-worn football boots, signed and donated by the man with the magic hat himself!
3. A Block of Seats From The Directors Box at Edgeley Park
Everyone misses being sat on their Edgeley Park seats right now – so why not bring the seats home to you in the meantime? This block of four padded seats has been taken straight out of the Edgeley Park Director’s Box, and is looking for a new home.
4. Edgeley Park door signs – Manager’s office and Edgeley Park gym
Plucked straight from the doors of Edgeley Park – these signs could make the perfect gift for that special County fan in your life. Could add some real authenticity to any Stockport County Football Manager 2021 campaigns!
5. Sam Minihan’s signed, match worn away shirt from 18/19 title winning season
A signed piece of title-winning history on offer here – this white away shirt (pictured above in action against Barnet in the FA Cup) was donned several times throughout the 2018/19 season by fan favourite Sam Minihan, who has generously signed and donated the shirt to the cause.
6. Photo Album from Winning 18/19 Season, signed by squad members.
A rare collectors items. Containing a collection of images from every League game in the 2018/19 season (and the parade), only three copies of this album have been made – with this the only one to be signed by members of that title-winning squad and staff!
7. Signed match day programme from Jim Gannon’s Testimonial Game in 2000
Manager Jim Gannon’s personal copy of his Testimonial Matchday programme from August 2000 – a game County went on to win 4-1 against Manchester City at Edgeley Park. Signed by Jim Gannon himself, this is a must-have item, donated by one of the Club’s greatest ever servants.
8. Edgeley Park player’s corridor signage
A few more pieces of history on offer here – these signs have been on display in the Danny Bergara Stand at County’s home for many a year, and now you have the chance to bring a little bit of Edgeley Park back home with you.
9. Edgeley Park ‘Friendly Football Club’ Welcome Mat
For over 15 years now, this welcome mat has greeted people upon their arrival at Edgeley Park, and now it could be yours. Just imagine being able to welcome people into your home via a little bit of Stockport County history!
10. Signed Cardboard Print of Stockport Express Newspaper Headline from Title Win
Made in the aftermath of our 2018/19 title-winning season, this large cardboard print shows the front page of the Stockport Express after the Hatters lifted the trophy at Nuneaton on final day – signed by manager Jim Gannon, captain Paul Turnbull and vice-captain Ash Palmer. A great gift for anyone looking to make their own County den.