On Thursday 29 May, football history takes pride of place at Duggleby Stephenson's Antiques & Decorative Objects Sale, with a special selection of items celebrating one of the greatest and most recognisable football clubs in the world - Manchester United.
From rare commemorative shirts to premium trading card sets, this tightly curated group of memorabilia captures the spirit, triumphs and legacy of the club’s most iconic moments. Whether you're a lifelong Red Devil, a football historian or a seasoned sports memorabilia collector, this auction offers a rare opportunity to own a piece of Manchester United’s rich heritage.
The Treble-Winning Season: A Shirt Signed by Legends
Few seasons in football history are as iconic - or as emotionally charged - as Manchester United’s 1998/99 treble-winning campaign. In an astonishing run that saw Sir Alex Ferguson’s side lift the Premier League, FA Cup, and UEFA Champions League in the same season, the team cemented its place as arguably the greatest English club side of the modern era.
Among the star lots in this sale is a commemorative Manchester United shirt, signed by members of the entire 1998/99 squad, as well as Sir Alex Ferguson himself - the mastermind behind the treble. Executed in silver pen and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity, this shirt is more than just memorabilia - it’s a signed testament to one of the most dramatic and dominant seasons in club history.
The autographs include club icons such as Roy Keane, the formidable captain; Paul Scholes, the midfield maestro; Jaap Stam, the defensive wall; and Ole Gunnar Solskjær, whose unforgettable last-minute goal at the Nou Camp stunned Bayern Munich and delivered the European Cup to Old Trafford for the first time in 31 years.
For collectors, this shirt is a shrine to the squad that achieved the impossible - and a tangible connection to the highs of that extraordinary night in Barcelona.