Chance to view prized title-winning memorabilia; TOWN SUPPORTERS ASSOCIATION COLUMN.

READERS may remember that towards the end of last year, the Town Supporters Association was proud to announce the acquisition of a unique set of memorabilia belonging to Billy Smith and his son, Conway.

We are now able to say that some of the most famous items from that collection are on display at the National Football Museum in Preston.

There you can see medals commemorating Town's illustrious history.

Firstly, a cup winner's medal for 1922, when the winning goal, a penalty, was scored by none other than medal holder Smith himself. Then Billy's three championship medals for 1923-24, 1924-25 and 1925-26.

These are accompanied by photographs taken from a unique blotter of the 1930s showing a team photograph for each year of the club's history.

We have also be gun discussions with the Club and Kirklees Stadium Development Company to try to find a permanent home in the stadium for items from the collection so that Town fans will have an opportunity for themselves to see this great collection.

In the meantime, however, why not give yourselves a treat by visiting the Preston museum at Deepdale?

Entry is free and the museum is open from 10.00 to 5.00 Tuesday to Saturday and 11.00 to 5.00 Sunday.

Appropriately a visit to the National Football Museum is 'a game of two halves.' On the ground floor the First Half gallery traces the history of the game and this is where the items described above are to be found. On the first and second floors the Second Half gallery is full of exciting hands-on inter-actives.

However, back to more immediate matters!

This Saturday's Patrons Association trip to Leicester, lunch included for pounds 18, is almost full but there may be a last-minute booking available by ringing Martin Lister on 01484 714287.

Alternatively, if you just need to get there, then ring the Supporters Association travel line on 07926 165863 to book your place on the second coach for pounds 12.