We’re celebrating 150 years of the English FA, and 140 years of the Scottish FA, with our official Football Heroes Stamps. They feature 11 of the greatest football heroes from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
Join the debate on who’s the greatest on TalkSPORT’s breakfast show, every morning from 9 May. Then, continue the conversation right here, with our analysis of each show, and profiles of the players involved.
In the meantime, get involved on Twitter using the hashtag: #FootballHeroesStamps
As well as the fortnight of TalkSPORT features, you can also celebrate this anniversary with our limited edition range of Football Heroes stamps and collectibles, available now. Collector’s items include the beautiful Prestige Stamp Book, stunning framed stamp collections and unique football gifts, all available exclusively from our shop. Why not start your collection now?
Scottish sharpshooter and King of Old Trafford.
Denis Law: one of the most prolific strikers to play in the English game and a must for our Football Heroes 11.
All hail King Kev!
He shone for Liverpool in the Seventies, scooped two European Player of the Year awards and is loved in Tyneside. We welcome Kevin Keegan to our Football Heroes 11.
“Maradona good. Pelé better. George Best”
With his raw talent, showmanship and playboy good looks, George Best became the game’s first superstar, an Old Trafford legend and a Football Hero.
“It’s a great honour” says dazzling winger.
Left-wing wizard, and scorer of possibly England’s greatest goal, John Barnes, gets the profile treatment as a Football Hero.
“It was like he was made of elastic!”
This morning talkSPORT salutes England’s World Cup-winning, Pelé-stopping possibly elastic goalkeeper, the football hero – Gordon Banks.
Prestige Stamp Book
Shining examples
This highly collectible item is made even more special by the fact that it comes in a stunning, souvenir foil wrapper, just like the football stickers of childhood. It also includes the Special Stamps, two superb Definitive stamp panes that will be unavailable elsewhere, a foreword by Sir Trevor Brooking and insightful commentaries on each hero by legends including Jimmy Armfield and Pat Crerand.
Price £11.11 Buy the Prestige Stamp Book now
Presentation Pack
Heroic tales
Complete with all 11 Special Stamps and a wealth of archive images, the Presentation Pack includes fascinating pen portraits of each of the Football Heroes written by renowned sports journalist Richard Rae.
Price £7.10 Buy the Presentation Pack now
Mint Stamps
The perfect team
Presented in the uniquely staggered pattern created by the ‘team photo’ format, the Mint Stamps feature all 11 Football Heroes and are brought to you in pristine condition.
Jimmy Greaves, John Charles, Gordon Banks, George Best, John Barnes, Kevin Keegan, Denis Law, Bobby Moore, Bryan Robson, Dave Mackay and Bobby Charlton
Price £6.60 Buy the Stamp Set now
Miniature Sheet
The first 11
Features additional background from the original artwork, enabling you to enjoy the evocative images of Jimmy Greaves, John Charles, Gordon Banks, George Best, John Barnes, Kevin Keegan, Denis Law, Bobby Moore, Bryan Robson, Dave Mackay and Bobby Charlton as a team.
Price £6.60 Buy the Miniature Sheet now
Framed Stamps
Hall of fame
This high quality item features all 11 Football
Heroes stamps, individually mounted and set within a black ash effect frame, making the ideal addition to any room.
Dimensions W 33cm x H 19cm
Price £25.00 Buy the Framed Stamps and Fine Art Print
Framed Stamps and Fine Art Print
Drawing legends together
A quite superb addition to any room in your home, this high quality item brings together a Fine Art Print of Andrew Kinsman’s original illustration and all 11 Special Stamps. Both print and stamps are set within deep, bevelled mounts and are further enhanced by the dramatic black ash effect frame. A unique and desirable item for every fan of the beautiful game. Dimensions W 54cm x H 44cm
Price £75.00 Buy Framed Stamps and Fine Art Print
More Football Heroes Gifts
Rare and special items of football memorabilia featuring Pelé, Notts County Football Club and a truly atmospheric and enjoyable hardback book with images and thoughts from legendary football photographer Roy Clarke.
Prices from £25.00 Buy a Football Heroes Gift
First Day Covers
Take your pick from three covers all postmarked with Wembley, Middlesex and including a stunning filler card that folds out to become a poster of the entire illustration, complete with pen portraits of each of our Football Heroes on the reverse.
Sorry, First Day Covers are no longer available from Royal Mail.
Football Heroes Stamps
Andrew Kinsman has created not just 11 iconic stamps, but a virtual team photo. As you can see, he’s played a blinder and we’re over the moon with the result: so we are pleased to present these exceptional Special Stamps in a wide range of formats.
Prices from £3.60 Buy Football Heroes Stamps now
