I came across this advertisement when I was looking at some old Sheffield United programmes. This was taken from a home game against Burnley on Saturday 16th November 1974. It was my 21st birthday but sadly the match ended in 2 - 2 draw. Disappointment but that can be the case when you watch the Blades.
Anyway I had to have a wry smile at this advertisement
Fifty years on in 2024 it is a different world. To visit the club shop now either in person or online, the first and only requisite is to have substantial disposable income at your disposal as none of the products are inexpensive. And it is not just Sheffield United, it is every football club that has pricing that at times can be eye-watering.
The Sheffield United shoulder bag that is advertised above cost £1.75 in 1974 and allowing for inflation it would be in todays money £12.75. A visit to the aforementioned Sheffield United shop today for a Sheffield United shoulder bag would set up back £18.00.
The 1975 SUFC calendar priced at 60p is the equivalent of £4.37 in todays money. The 2025 calendar for SUFC £9.99. mmm
And 50 years on something does not change - the Blades are playing Burnley at home on Boxing Day. Does disappointment await!
No comments:
Post a Comment