In Part 1, David Convery and Will Franklin sat down with Cult Kits to walk through the Tony Heywood collection — nearly 50 lots built across a lifetime inside Manchester United. 

In Part 2, the conversation shifts. 

The Heywood lots are packed away and now it's Cult Kits' turn. David Furzer-Jones and Robert Kocur pull out the pieces that get them excited — a pair of oversized Schmeichel goalkeeper gloves that nobody can quite believe exist, a match-worn Leicester City shirt still carrying mud from the season that rewrote the Premier League, a long-sleeved 1988 Netherlands shirt in condition that shouldn't be possible, and the Cantona-era United shirt everyone calls the crisp packet. 

This is where collectors talk shop.

David and Will from BUDDS sit down with David Jones and Robert Kocur — the founders of Cult Kits, the UK's leading vintage football shirt specialists — to walk through one of the most remarkable private collections to come to auction in years.

The collection belongs to Tony Heywood, who spent 47 years at Manchester United, starting as a dressing room cleaner straight from school and eventually becoming trusted enough to be considered part of the inner circle.

Over nearly five decades of loyalty, players — from Cantona to Ronaldo — gifted him shirts, boots, and kit that he carefully kept. Now retired, Tony is bringing the collection to market for the first time.

From a Kanchelskis Coca-Cola Cup final shirt to Eric Cantona's last-ever match shirt at Old Trafford; from a pair of gold Cristiano Ronaldo boots worn two full sizes too small (and customised with metal studs) to a second pair with "CR7" scratched into the sole long before it was a global brand — this is the story of how one man's lifelong dedication to a football club became an extraordinary archive of the game's greatest era. The collection goes under the hammer at BUDDS on 28th April 2026.

This collection is part of the Made In Manchester Live Auction — 28th April 2026.

In the inaugural episode of Unmissable in Sport, BUDDS’ new podcast, Tim and David sit down with England’s last man standing and legend, Sir Geoff Hurst, to talk through his career, the summer of 1966, and what sixty years of distance does — and doesn't — do to a memory like that. 

In this episode of The Odd Lot, we serve up a special preview of the Grand Slam of Tennis Timed Auction Memorabilia, with expert insight from Peter Mullin, CEO of Golden Age of Tennis, and former British No.1 and two-time Wimbledon mixed doubles champion John Lloyd. They take a closer look at some of the standout lots going under the hammer - including Andy Murray’s 2013 Wimbledon Final shirt and the balls from Rafael Nadal’s last ever match.

Join the Odd Lot Team for an exclusive preview of our highly anticipated Four-Day Themed Sporting Memorabilia Auction! Tune in as we explore a rare selection of iconic memorabilia - from historic Olympic torches to the football from Wayne Rooney's first-ever Premier League goal. We’ll also dive into the legendary collection of football shirts we have up for auction, linked to unforgettable moments from the beautiful game. Get insights straight from our team of specialists ahead of the auction. Make sure you register in advance to bid via our website.

Join the Graham Budd Team as we look back on an incredible year of auctions. From rare finds to record-breaking sales, we revisit the standout moments and unforgettable items that defined 2024. Whether it's auctioning memorabilia from the careers of legendary footballers or sharing iconic collectibles from the world of F1, Horse Racing, and Vinyl, this year has truly been one for the books. 

We’re thrilled to have the legendary Dave Bassett join the podcast for our latest episode. Listen in as we reflect on Dave’s remarkable career in football including stories from his time guiding Wimbledon and Sheffield United to multiple promotions. We also discuss the fantastic collection of memorabilia from his career that we will be bringing to auction, including his Football League Championship Winners Medal from 1997-98. Check out our auction catalogue via our website to browse the full collection!

Join our team of memorabilia specialists as they preview some of the exciting highlight lots in our upcoming Two-Day Sporting Legends Memorabilia Auction, taking place on the 3rd and 4th of December. Listen in as we discuss the fantastic items up for grabs, including rare match programmes, iconic vintage shirts, and memorabilia linked to legendary players like Pelé, George Best, and Thierry Henry.

In this episode, we sit down with legendary jockey Bob Champion, winner of the 1981 Grand National aboard Aldaniti. Listen in as we discuss Bob's remarkable career, including insights into his path to becoming a Grand National champion. Bob also reflects on his journey overcoming cancer and the incredible work being done by the Bob Champion Cancer Trust to support others. The team also discuss Lot 14, to be sold jointly on behalf of the Bob Champion Cancer Trust and the Injured Jockeys Fund. This superb horse racing quilt by the artist Brenda Martin Matthews will feature in our auction on the 13th of November!

Ever wondered how football memorabilia auctions became such a big deal? In this episode, we’re diving into the growth of football auctions with our team of specialists who live and breathe it. From the rarest, most legendary items to personal stories of how we got hooked on collecting, we’ve got it all. Tune in to hear about the unique paths that brought our specialists to Graham Budd Auctions, along with some behind-the-scenes stories from our careers along the way.