BIRMINGHAM CITY

Birmingham City 1960's.

The 1971-75 "Penguin" shirt worn by the up and coming Trevor Francis.

Birmingham City Football Newspaper Book

Relive those glorious moments of a favourite sport or team captured in newsprint.

From the early 20th century to the recent past, each book affords a unique perspective on your team or sport’s colourful history. They are not written by someone looking back in time, but by reporters who witnessed the games and events as they unfolded and in a language of the time.

Capture the history and greatest moments of Birmingham City through the newspapers, as written at the time.

Starting with coverage of City’s 7-0 win over Preston in 1905, this book charts a glorious history of great games through the decades of the 20th century.

Top stories include promotion to Division 1 in 1921, the 1931 FA Cup Final vs West Brom, and the 1956 Final against Man City and becoming League Cup Champions in 1963. Read about the appointment of Sir Alf Ramsey as Manager in 1977, the sale of Trevor Francis for £1m in 1979, and his appointment as Manager in 1996, promotion to Division 1 in 1972, 1985, and 1992, the penalty shoot out for the Worthington Cup in 2002, Premiership promotion, and much much more.

Newspaper coverage continues right up to the end of last season. A unique and wonderful gift and must have for all Birmingham City fans