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That Jekka Gal

That Jekka Gal

That Jekka Gal

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As I was filling up the car this morning I was thinking of the football related trinkets that petrol stations used to dish out when you bought a gallon of four star.

I remember collecting badges of all the First Division teams and sticking them in an album. Then there was a series of coins you could collect and later a set of busts of the England squad.

But what really leapt out from some hitherto unread sector of my memory was Squelchers.

Does anyone remember Squelchers? They must have been from Esso because my old man always filled up at the Glasshouse Esso garage in Bath. Basically they were tiny booklets of pictures and facts on the star players of that year's (1970) World Cup.

As with all of these things you would end up with lots if duplicates but you would swap them for ones you didn't have with your pals in the schoolyard during recess.

Anyone else remember Squelchers ?
 
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I'm not that old but I was thinking about focus points the other day. Used to get 1 in a 20 pack and half in a 10 pack of fags. Cost about 1,000 to get a battery charger and a 4 pack of AA's. Unless you were underage buying them off the ice cream man and he used to take it out and keep it for himself knowing we couldn't do anything about it the fat old bully :mad:

Loyalty points system on cigarettes seems absolutely outrageous by today's standards. Even more so than ice cream men selling cigs to children :D
 
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That Jekka Gal said:
during recess.
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The Vintage Esso Squelchers complete collection football cards feature iconic players like Pelé and are from the 1970s, showcasing football memorabilia from that era. Made in the United Kingdom, these football cards are a nostalgic piece of sports history, perfect for collectors and fans of the beautiful game. The original binder adds to the authenticity and charm of this unique set, making it a sought-after item for football enthusiasts.



Where did the link between petrol and football happen? and who came up with the name Squelchers and associated it with football
 
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DJMK4 said:


The Vintage Esso Squelchers complete collection football cards feature iconic players like Pelé and are from the 1970s, showcasing football memorabilia from that era. Made in the United Kingdom, these football cards are a nostalgic piece of sports history, perfect for collectors and fans of the beautiful game. The original binder adds to the authenticity and charm of this unique set, making it a sought-after item for football enthusiasts.



Where did the link between petrol and football happen? and who came up with the name Squelchers and associated it with football
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Good find - thought the complete set with a binder would fetch a bit more than that TBH.
 
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