Leeds United 1960-1961

[kenred]

Unless I am mistaken Leeds United programmes from the 1960-1961 season seem to be rather hard to obtain.If this is correct is there a particular reason for this?

[kcs]

I had to wait for a couple from this season and a few such as Norwich Ipswich and Stoke seem to be expensive.

Although only a guess I believe the following reasoning behind their price:

1.) first season back down in the 2nd division so lower crowds.

2.) cover only used for that season

3.) but more likely.... Revie's first game in charge (sheff united)

I am sure there are several other factors but this was also prior the 'glory' years so only small crowds etc.

Are you after them or selling them??
_________________
Nuts and Bolts Web Design
https://www.nutsandboltsarchive.co.uk/portfolio.php

Showcase your collection in an online programme guide!
Display your research in a comprehensive history archive!

[efcbluenose]

ken has mick hewitt not got any listed for 60/61.he seems to be the leeds specialist if he aint got many from that season then i take it they are rare as hell
regards ste

[sharrowblade]

I think kcs has probably touched on some of the reasons, although being a blade the only programme I have any knowledge in, was Revie's first home match and so cannot put myself forward as any kind of expert and so perhaps I ought to go back to bed. (Only got up for a glass of water and realised I'd left the computer on)

I know they'd just been relegated, and were financially in dire trouble. The crowds were very low, so I expect the print runs were too. . The Ipswich one would probably be pricey as they were champions, the United one (Revie's first) isn't worth a great deal. Norwich (Jack Taylor last game as manager?).

I'd be interested to know how much Southampton away normally fetches as if memory serves me right and it might not, wasn't it the longest match in history, due to something like multiple floodlight failure?

[sharrowblade]

Okay, before anyone answers that last question, Southampton away in the LC according to mr Hewitt's latest catalogue £125

[kcs]

Some of Michael Hewitt's prices for the home games:

Blackpool LC £20 tc
Brighton £15 vsc
Bristol Rovers £15
Charlton £15
Derby £15
Huddersfield £10
Ipswich £40
Leyton O £12.50
Liverpool £20
Lincoln £15 vsc
Luton £5 wof pp
Luton £25 march
Middlesbrough £10 vsc
Norwich £25 vsc tc
Plymouth £15
Portsmouth £40
Rotherham £10
Sheff United £10 rs, stain
Scunthorpe £35 25/4/61
Southampton £10
Sunderland £12.50 vsc
Stoke £35
Swansea £10

League aways are on average around £10, with a few exceptions Portsmouth £40 and Saints LC £125.

Raith home Friendly £100 for a single sheet.
_________________
Nuts and Bolts Web Design
https://www.nutsandboltsarchive.co.uk/portfolio.php

Showcase your collection in an online programme guide!
Display your research in a comprehensive history archive!

[Footyfan]

Ken,

After being relegated in 1959/60 Leeds were in a downward spiral and attendances dropped away alarmingly and so the programme print run. They escaped relegation to Div 3 in 1961/62 by winning the final game at Newcastle. The Revie 'revolution' only kicked off in 1963/64. Programmes from 1960/61 to 1962/63 (Home & Away) are quite hard to obtain, with some more so than others, for example PNE 61/2 away, Portsmouth 60/1 and 62/3. 63/4 etc. Similarly, 1964/65 home with tokens are hard to find as Leeds copied Man United and starting using the token scheme in 1964/65. This matter was further compounded by putting the token on the front cover after a problem with pirate programme sellers (Starkey -Hammersmith) at a home game versus Chelsea in Jan 1965.

[Geddon]

We were using smaller pocket sized programmes for the first time in 60/61, Leeds being one of the first matches, so combined with Leeds being quite a collectable club they regularly go for £70+ on ebay.

[Programme Man]

The above fixture from the 1960/61 goes for a nice sum (£300 - £400).