The football shirt Viv Anderson wore during his historic England debut has failed to sell at auction. Despite the significant interest, the highest bid fell short of the estimated value.
Anderson’s jersey from the 1978 match against Czechoslovakia was anticipated to fetch between £30,000 and £50,000. However, the top bid reached only £29,000, leaving the iconic shirt unsold.
Despite the historic and emotional significance of the shirt, the auction results highlight the sometimes unpredictable nature of memorabilia sales.
Viv Anderson’s jersey remains an emblem of a pivotal moment in football history, continuing to symbolize progress and diversity within the sport.
The auction concluded with mixed results, yet Viv Anderson’s contributions to football remain universally acknowledged and celebrated.
While the shirt did not meet its reserve price, the auction underscored Anderson’s invaluable legacy in the sport, both as a player and a pioneer.
