Ipswich Town legend Sir Alf Ramsey's letters up for auction

The collection of memorabilia, including letters and photos, including the training schedule leading up to the 1966 World Cup final, are signed by former Town boss Sir Alf Ramsey.

Sir Alf Ramsey, former Ipswich Town and England manager (Image: PA)

Sir Alf managed the Blues between 1955 and 1963 before taking over for England's successful World Cup-winning campaign on home soil in 1966.

Dated to 1966 and 1970, the collection of documents detail Sir Alf's preparation for the 1966 World Cup, the only major trophy the men's team has ever won.

The documents were owned by the World Cup winner and some are signed (Image: Diss Auction House) Training programs, medical checks, ground inspections, kit orders and the dividing of prize money are all discussed in the letters. 

The documents are up for auction at Diss Auction Rooms on the morning of Thursday, November 28. 

A spokesperson for the auctioneer said: "It’s an incredible collection of letters and papers showing the inner workings that went into England’s victory at the 1966 World Cup.

Hand-written notes on the analysis of World Cup games (Image: Diss Auction House) "Not only that but it comes from the man at the helm of it all, it is completely unique, and also a one-off chance for someone to own a piece of the crowning glory of England’s football history."

An estimated value has been placed on the collection of between £1,000 and £1,500.

In September, a silver salver awarded to Sir Ramsay to celebrate his 100th England game in charge fetched £6,500 at auction. 

The training schedule leading up to the World Cup final (Image: Diss Auction House) Sir Alf took the Tractor Boys from the third division to the top flight title in 1962 as manager.

The legendary boss later retired from football but lived in and around Ipswich before his death in 1999 at the age of 79.

Sir Alf Ramsey Way and the Sir Alf Ramsey Stand at Portman Road are named in his honour.