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A ledger from Anfield's legendary Boot Room.
Handwritten by Ronnie Moran, who made 379 appearances for Liverpool between 1952-1968, plus two spells as caretaker manager, this ledger details training exercises, matches, player scores, and even the weather, throughout the 1992-93 season. The Boot Room was, as the name suggests, a room next to the changing rooms that stored the players' boots. Manager Bill Shankly converted it into an informal area for the coaches to meet and discuss the pressing matters of the day, including training drills, injuries, player progression, transfer targets and more. Moran was a founding member of the Boot Room, alongside Shankly, Bob Paisley, Joe Fagan, Tom Saunders and Reuben Bennett.
The Boot Room has achieved an almost fabled reputation in Liverpool lore, and its formation heralded the most successful period in the club's history. Four future managers - Bob Paisley, Joe Fagan, Kenny Dalglish and Roy Evans - were alumni of the Boot Room.
In 1995, Nicol moved on from Liverpool to take up a player-assistant coach role at Notts County, under the guidance of manager Howard Kendall. When Moran found out Nicol was moving into coaching, he gifted this ledger to help Nicol with his new vocation.
This ledger's first entry is dated "Thurs July 9th" and details the start of pre-season training, while the last entry, dated "Tues May 11th", details former Liverpool and Wrexham player Joey Jones' testimonial match (which ended Liverpool 2 - 2 Wrexham). "1993-94" is handwritten at the top of the following page in preparation for the next season, but The Boot Room was demolished soon after to make way for a new press room. In total, 110 pages contain handwritten entries, offering a fascinating insight into an important piece of Liverpool history. Dimensions: 30.5 cm x 21.5 cm x 1 cm (12" x 8.5" x 0.5")
Estimate: £500 - 1000VAT Status: Ω
Scottish footballer Steve Nicol is celebrated as one of the most versatile and successful players of his generation, playing a key role in Liverpool F.C.'s dominant era of the 1980's. Over more than a decade at Anfield, Nicol made nearly 500 appearances, contributing to an extraordinary run of success that included multiple League titles, FA Cups, and the European Cup.
Renowned for his adaptability and consistency, Nicol earned widespread recognition, including being named Football Writers' Player of the Year in 1989. His legacy remains closely tied to one of the most successful periods in English football history.
This collection offers a rare opportunity to acquire items directly associated with Nicol's distinguished career, providing collectors and fans with tangible links to a defining era of British football and one of Liverpool's most respected figures.
This item comes with a Propstore Certificate of Authenticity.