Philip Treacy (a Treacy quote which is often reproduced): Treacy had previously written a piece for "The Guardian" in May 2001 on what defines the "perfect hat". Treacy's hats are also associated with English royalty, with thirty–six worn at the 29 April 2011 Royal wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton, including the controversial fascinator style hat worn by Princess Beatrice of York. The so–called "pretzel hat" was auctioned for charity by Princess Beatrice on eBay for $130,000 (£80,100.01) on the 22 May 2011. Treacy felt the criticism regarding the "pretzel hat" was very extreme (the hat had its own Facebook page
Keith Treacy Matt Derbyshire. Treacy made his league debut for the club in the opening game of the season, in a 3-2 win over Everton on 16 August 2008. Treacy went on to make twelve appearance throughout the 2008-09 season. In July 2009, Treacy joined Sheffield United on a six-month loan deal, making his début for the Blades in a 0–0 draw with Middlesbrough on the first day of the 2009–2010 season. He soon followed his début up with two assists for the Blades against Watford the following week and a stunning long range goal three days later in a midweek match