The chairman of the council's licensing committee, councillor John Robson, said the results of a trial in 2007 were "overwhelmingly amazing".

BBC: Sheffield & South Yorkshire

Other items up for auction include a 1901 Wolverhampton and District Football League winner's medal, awarded to Lewis Nurse, and items that belonged to Aston Villa player John Robson.

BBC: West Midlands football memorabilia up for sale

Alongside Charles on the new stamp collection are Kevin Keegan, Bobby Charlton, Bryan Robson, John Barnes, Gordon Banks, Jimmy Greaves, Denis Law, Dave Mackay, Bobby Moore and George Best.

BBC: Football hero John Charles appears on postage stamp

But Robson was backed by former Chelsea player John Hollins and Everton boss David Moyes, who criticised Mourinho's behaviour.

BBC: Last Updated: Monday, 6 March 2006, 07:48 GMT

International football consultant Robson was given the go-ahead after a meeting on Tuesday with Football Association of Ireland chief executive John Delaney to discuss his future.

CNN: Robson to resume Republic duties