Bristol Rovers raise funds with memorabilia sale
The League One outfit are using the internet auction site eBay to sell off memorabilia and unwanted kit.
The latest lot is a complete set of shorts described as being ideal for a local football team.
The 21 pairs of shorts are now surplus to requirements and have already attracted seven bids and currently stand at £21.
The shorts, ranging in size from large to extra large, come with official Football League numbers and include 20 green pairs and one black pair for the goalkeeper.
Byron Anthony's Johnstone's Paint Trophy shirt is also currently on sale and is going for £36.
Other recent items sold off by Rovers include:
Bristol Rovers mug signed by Lennie Lawrence and Paul Trollope – £20.
Signed copy of Ian Holloway's autobiography – £30.
Signed Bristol Rovers limited edition pink shirt – £54.
Rovers spokeswoman Kirsty Pugh said: "We do a lot with eBay, selling off various items.
"But what has particularly caught the imagination of fans has been some of the memorabilia we have put on the site.
"We recently sold off a shirt which was worn by Craig Disley for the Johnstone's Paint Trophy final win against Shrewsbury at Wembley.
"This was a signed shirt which went for £86 and it shows that the fans really do want genuine memorabilia.
"It is a great source of income for the club as well as being a cheaper option for fans to get their hands of items which otherwise might be out of their price range."
Bristol Rovers fans will get the chance to grill first-team coach Paul Trollope and chairman Nick Higgs at the club's open day next month.
But Pirates supporters have only until tomorrow to submit their questions for the club's top brass.
Higgs is relatively new in the post and will probably be quizzed on the development of the Memorial Stadium and the club's financial position.
Trollope has been in charge of Rovers since 2005 and led the team to a mid-table finish in League One this year.
They will be joined by finance director Toni Watola on the panel at the Memorial Stadium on Sunday, July 12 (2.15pm).
Rovers say that a selection of questions will be chosen with the fan concerned then offered the chance to ask his or her question to the panel in person.
The fun day – which features a fun fair in the car park – runs between noon and 4pm.
Trollope and the first team will be on hand throughout the afternoon to sign autographs and meet supporters.
The club shop will be open and the new home shirt and a range of new leisurewear will be available, while there is also a rare opportunity to tour the dressing rooms.
Questions should be sent via email to kirstypugh@bristolrovers.co.uk or to Kirsty Pugh, The Memorial Stadium, Filton Avenue, Horfield, Bristol, BS7 0BF.
Meanwhile, fans have until Saturday to purchase a season ticket before they are put up to full price.
Rovers have not increased prices for the coming campaign, and supporters have until June 27 to take advantage of the Early Bird offer.
Current season ticket holders also have until Saturday to renew their tickets before they are put back on general sale.
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