“FORMER England and Manchester United star Paul Parker is hoping to net up to £100,000 by selling his treasured footballing mementos. The 61-year-old is putting 33 items under the hammer at an auction on December 2. Sign up for the Chelsea newsletter Thank you! Former Manchester United star Paul Parker is hoping to net up”, — write: www.thesun.co.uk
The 61-year-old is putting 33 items under the hammer at an auction on December 2.
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Former Manchester United star Paul Parker is hoping to net up to £100,000 by selling his treasured footballing mementosCredit: Alamy
Terry Butcher, Gary Lineker, Parker and Paul Gascoigne at World Cup 1990Credit: Getty Lots include his 1992/93 Premier League champions miniature trophy — expected to fetch £30,000.
It was the only time players got a scaled-down version of the league championship cup in place of a medal.
The full back, who played 19 times for England, is also parting with his Three Lions Italia 90 cap, and FA Cup winners medals.
Parker’s 1993-94 Premier League winners medal is expected to fetch £15,000, while his FA Cup winners medal from their 4-0 thumping of Chelsea at Wembley Stadium is estimated at £18,000.
He cemented himself in the England team at the 1990 FIFA World Cup where England reached the semi finals before losing to West Germany in a penalty shootout.
His Italia 90 England cap is set to go for £6,000, while his 3rd/4th Place bronze medal is tipped to make £12,000.
His 1991/92 League Cup winners medal is priced at £3,500 and his 1993 Charity Shield plaque could fetch £1,500.
Parker kept hold of all his England caps, which have estimates from £1,000 upwards, as well as his QPR 1987-88 player of the year award miniature sword.
Parker spent four years at QPR before moving to Manchester United in 1991, making 105 appearances for them in five years before his 1996 departure.
He then had short spells with Chelsea, Derby County and Sheffield United before hanging up his boots.
A spokesman for auctioneers Budds in Wellingborough, Northants, said: “The main reason for selling is that he is quite friendly with Viv Anderson and some of the other players who have sold their collections.
“With the market so strong for Manchester United mementos at the moment he wants to maximise their value and give the proceeds to his family.”
