Kevin Keegan 1977 crisp packet found on Cornish beach

The packet of crisps includes a promotion that finished in 1977

A crisp packet more than 40 years old has been found by a dog walker on a Cornish beach.

The packet features the picture and printed signature of former England footballer Kevin Keegan, and the chance to buy one of his endorsed "Superstar" tracksuits for £4.98.

Lisa Beckley found the packet of chicken Smiths crisps while walking her two dogs at Daymer Bay near Wadebridge.

She said the age of it was "ridiculous".

Lisa Beckley was surprise the packet was in such good condition

She said: "I was just walking the dogs on the beach like I always do and there it was being washed about on the shoreline. I generally fill up a carrier bag with rubbish when out walking but this said 1977 which was ridiculous.

"Sadly in some ways doesn't surprise me too much as there is so much plastic pollution, but this had been floating around for quite a few years.

Lisa Beckley was walking her two dogs at Daymer Bay on Sunday when she made the discovery

"I was four when that offer was on and £4.98 for tracksuit isn't bad - it would cost a lot more than that these days."

The orange, brown and white packet features a picture of a famously permed Kevin Keegan on the front, along with his signature.

The back contains the information about the offer, including a closing date of 1 October 1977.

The back of the crisp packet includes information on the tracksuit offer

A statement purporting to be from Mr Keegan also says: "Whatever sport you enjoy, you need a good tracksuit and I know that lots of boys and girls like to wear them all the time."

It adds: "Made in a good quality nylon fabric, these tracksuits are tough, long lasting and very easy to wash and dry, so Mum will like your new tracksuit as much as you do!"

Ms Beckley said she intends to frame the rare packet that is in "almost perfect" condition.

According to the Inflation Tool website, £5 in 1977 would be equivalent to £31.20 in 2023.

Kevin Keegan played for clubs including Liverpool, Newcastle, Southampton, and made 63 appearances for England between 1972 and 1982.

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