News / Bristol City FC

David James Bristol City shirts up at auction

By Chris Brown  Wednesday Nov 5, 2014

Bristol City fans could get their hands on a small piece of history after former goalkeeper David James put two of his Robins shirts up for auction.

James, who played at Ashton Gate from 2010 to 2012, was declared bankrupt in May and is selling 150 shirts, shorts and match balls.

The two Bristol City shirts on sale are: 

Independent journalism
is needed now More than ever
Keep our city's journalism independent. Become a supporter member today.
  • Black with white trim goalkeeper jersey, 2010/11 season;
  • Number 1, red and black with white trim training top  

Bids for his possessions via the Hilco Industrial website can be made from tomorrow until November 18. 

Estimates for the collection vary, with a pink Portsmouth goalkeeper’s jersey expected to sell for £30 to £50.

The former England goalkeeper made 81 appearances for the Robins before being released after two years at Ashton Gate. He is now manager of the newly formed Kerala Blasters in the Indian Super League.

Our top newsletters emailed directly to you
I want to receive (tick as many as you want):
I'm interested in (for future reference):
Marketing Permissions

Bristol24/7 will use the information you provide on this form to be in touch with you and to provide updates and marketing. Please let us know all the ways you would like to hear from us:

We will only use your information in accordance with our privacy policy, which can be viewed here - www.bristol247.com/privacy-policy/ - you can change your mind at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in the footer of any email you receive from us, or by contacting us at meg@bristol247.com. We will treat your information with respect.


We use Mailchimp as our marketing platform. By clicking below to subscribe, you acknowledge that your information will be transferred to Mailchimp for processing. Learn more about Mailchimp's privacy practices here.

Related articles

You've read %d articles this month
Consider becoming a member today
Independent journalism
is needed now More than ever
You've read %d articles this month
Consider becoming a member today
You've read %d articles this month
Consider becoming a member today
Join the Better
Business initiative
You've read %d articles this month
Consider becoming a member today
* prices do not include VAT
You've read %d articles this month
Consider becoming a member today
Enjoy delicious local
exclusive deals
You've read %d articles this month
Consider becoming a member today
Wake up to the latest
Get the breaking news, events and culture in your inbox every morning