A SYNDICATE is set to cash in on the sale of the historic Hampden Park goalposts which have moved north of the border for the first time in 13 years.

Kidderminster's own 11-strong team bought the famous square, wooden posts for £6,200 13 years ago.

Now they have returned to their rightful home at the Museum of Football which is set to open at Scotland's national football stadium this year.

Syndicate leader Bill Campbell, of the Railway Bell pub, who had the goalposts on top of his previous hostelry the Farmer's Boy for five years, said: "It's sad to see them go but they are back where they should be.

"They are going on loan to the museum to be restored. Our hope is that someone will come through with the cash to keep them at the museum.

"When they originally came up for sale Rod Stewart and Sean Connery were said to be interested. Well let's see how interested they are now!"

The posts outlawed by FIFA because of their material and square shape were used for the last time when Scotland lost 2-0 to Brazil at Hampden in 1987.

Of the original syndicate Bert Hatton has died recently and the group is trying to trace Peter Campion who used to run a television warehouse shop in Dixon Street.

Anyone who can help should call Mr Campbell on 01562 515680.