Red card for football clubs' Christmas gifts

But looking at other merchandise being sold at other Midland football clubs it is apparent the colourful pegs are in good company.

Family members scratching their heads over to what to get a Wolves fan can find a dinner bell with the club's crest on the handle, costing £6.

Villa supporters can chomp on their club's official wine gums or fudge, both £1, while watching their team from the stands.

And how exactly would Walsall fans make sure they could see their favourite players in action without snapping up a £2 pair of binoculars?

Our clubs boast some weird and wonderful stocking fillers and gifts for Christmas.

Alan Cleverley, secretary of West Brom's supporters club, said: "I was actually bought a set of those clothes pegs by a mate.

"We always try and outdo each other by buying the worst presents possible.

"Having said that I do think there is some good stuff in the Albion shop and I particularly like buying their golf gloves because they are very good quality.

"I also like buying the golf balls with the badges on - but I keep losing them.

"The standard over the last few years has really improved and for younger people there are all those mobile phone and computer accessories, so I bet they love them.

"I was actually out shopping with my granddaughter the other day and I was pointing out what they could buy me for Christmas.

"You can never have too many golf gloves because they can wear out quite quickly."

Another present is the Albion metal dog bowl for £7.99 along with diving duck with plug at £4.99.

For those wishing to buy a more serious gift, a WBA home goalkeeper shirt will set you back £54.99.

If Saddlers fans are not taken by the replica binoculars, perhaps a £1 pencil sharpener is more their cup of tea? Adult training shower jackets cost £50

Steve Davis, secretary of the Walsall supporters club, said: "I don't think there's anything too bad that really stands out in our club shop.

"But I have to say the onesies are just wrong - but then again I think they're all wrong.

"The worst thing I ever bought was probably the mascot, Swifty's, old costume online.

"I just thought it was a bit of a one-off but when it came through the post it was massive.

"I suppose the worse thing I could think of buying a Walsall fan for Christmas would be a Wolves half season ticket."

Wolves are selling force jackets in charcoal black for £70 but the bizarre dinner bell costs a mere £6. And, for those with a spare £1 in your pocket,a snap up a 30cm ruler is on offer.

Aston Villa's worst offering – an astro turf sign costing £4 – should arguably have charted higher than eighth in the list of worse Christmas presents.

The club, as well as selling its own range of confectionary, also stocks Aston Villa dog doorstops for £18.

For the more classy fan, a set of engrave Villa brandy glasses start at £50.