12-01-2013 9:48 PM
I wrote to John at his studio near Doncaster in November and received them back signed from him with a note apologising for the delay in sending them back.
John Bird started his career with hometown club Doncaster before moving to Preston. It was his transfer from Preston North End to Newcastle United in 1975 which prompted the resignation of Preston manager Bobby Charlton. A week later, head coach and caretaker manager Nobby Stiles also resigned,John played for Newcastle for 5 years before playing for Hartlepool for 5 years. He later managed Hartlepool,York and Halifax.

12-01-2013 10:01 PM
Another brilliant reply Rob well done mate I never tire of seeing your cards
12-01-2013 10:01 PM
glad they came back and he hadn't lost them in the Christmas stuff, good additions anyway to the collection 🙂
12-01-2013 10:03 PM
Love your cards Rob, Another good reply for you, Rsearch, Research, Research...you must do plenty of that. Pleased for you.
12-01-2013 10:42 PM
#3 Need to research a few more 'targets' tomorrow!
12-01-2013 10:57 PM
Great cards and a nice little extra with the note
13-01-2013 9:39 AM
Another cracking success for your brilliant collection Rob, and thanks for the background info - interesting that.
13-01-2013 11:11 AM
Nice of him to apologise for the delay and the cards are another fine set for you, Rob.
13-01-2013 2:39 PM
Nice reply Rob. Great cards and nice apologetic letter. Well done.
13-01-2013 5:14 PM
nice reply rob
13-01-2013 6:53 PM
nice success and note, congrats
16-01-2013 12:36 AM
Great reply from a Donny lad