Jim White (left) and the famous tie that has become synonymous with Sky Sports News and Transfer deadline day

Jim and his yellow tie have become synonymous with some of the most exciting days in the football calendar - resulting in a campaign to have his neckwear put on display alongside some of the most important artefacts from the game's 150-year history.

Speaking from his desk at Sky Sports News, Jim shed some light on how his tie ended up as a museum piece.

"My tie ended up in the national football museum because of a campaign which was initiated by Giles Smith of The Times," he said.

"He decided that the tie is such a part of the average football fan's life these days, because of the two deadline day occasions, that it had to go somewhere suitable.

"The National Football Museum played along magnificently and it's alongside John Motson's sheepskin jacket. I was amazed by what I saw in the museum, it is magnificent. It touched me that they wanted it so much.

"The director of the museum, Kevin Moore, went out of his way to make sure it's got pride of place, so I really thank Kevin very much for that."

Asked about his best transfer deadline day memory, Jim said. "There have been so many.

"The night Dimitar Berbatov went to Manchester United and Robinho went to Manchester City is one - but the next one coming up could be the blockbuster of all time. I know we always say that, but I'm certain that it's going to be 'Expect the unexpected!'"