... according to the European Cup Trivia Thread.
People who have presented trophies to final winners. Apart from the usual royals and committee suits.
In Britain, football-loving Prime Ministers have included Winston Churchill (FA Cup final, 1952) and Margaret Thatcher (Scottish Cup final, 1988). For a real celeb, you had to win the 1985 Freight Rover Trophy, handed over by Elton John to Wigan Athletic.
Plenty of ex-pros have presented minor cups, but possibly the most obscure medal distributor was Ms Tracey Bateman. Fans of one club might remember her, score double points if you aren't one, but can still recall the occasion.
Who else has your skipper had to wipe his/her hands on the shirt for?
People who have presented trophies to final winners. Apart from the usual royals and committee suits.
In Britain, football-loving Prime Ministers have included Winston Churchill (FA Cup final, 1952) and Margaret Thatcher (Scottish Cup final, 1988). For a real celeb, you had to win the 1985 Freight Rover Trophy, handed over by Elton John to Wigan Athletic.
Plenty of ex-pros have presented minor cups, but possibly the most obscure medal distributor was Ms Tracey Bateman. Fans of one club might remember her, score double points if you aren't one, but can still recall the occasion.
Who else has your skipper had to wipe his/her hands on the shirt for?
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