Source: Telegraph
Former Manchester United and England legend Nobby Stiles puts medals up for sale
Stiles was a member of the England World Cup-winning team in 1966, two years before helping Manchester United to the European Cup.[LNB]But having suffered a stroke in June, Stiles, 68, is now expected to raise up to £150,000 for his World Cup medal after choosing to put his memorabilia, which also includes caps, shirts and other medals, up for auction in Edinburgh next month.[LNB] Related ArticlesPremier stars face a big test in keeping upFerguson confident of trouble-free matchMan Utd webchat with Mark OgdenManchester United v Rangers: match previewSmith urged to stay at Rangers by FergusonSport on televisionStiles said: "It was always my intention to leave the entire collection to my children. But I have three sons, so how do you fairly divide up this sort of collection between them?[LNB]"I'm as patriotic as the next Englishman and will always cherish my memories and the friendships I made in my playing days, but at this stage of my life, I would rather have some control over the distribution of my memorabilia and know that my family will benefit." [LNB]Stiles's fellow World Cup winners, Gordon Banks, Bobby Moore and Alan Ball, have all auctioned their memorabilia.[LNB]The Manchester-born midfielder shares the distinction of winning both World and European Cups with former Old Trafford team-mate Sir Bobby Charlton. [LNB]
