Football Books

After an introduction by Simon Inglis, editor of the Played in Britain series, Manchester United historian Mark Wylie sets the scene:Old Trafford lies in ruins after the Blitz, United are renting their neighbour's ground, they have a young and untried Scottish manager, Matt Busby, soon to sign the Dudley wonderkid, Duncan Edwards.

As the years go by the hairstyles change, the stars emerge - Edwards, Roger Byrne, Tommy Taylor, all to die so tragically at Munich in 1958, Bobby Charlton, Denis Law, Nobby Stiles, George Best... triumph and tragedy in Europe, losing Cup Finalists in 1957 and 1958, winners at last in 1963. From the Busby Babes to European Champions in 1968, Charles Buchan's Football Monthly spanned almost the entire Busby era, watching the legend grow...The book also reprints for the first time since 1958 the magazine's poignant post-Munich tribute.

After an introduction by Simon Inglis, editor of the Played in Britain series, Arsenal historian Jon Spurling sets the scene: the year is 1951, Highbury Stadium, its wartime bomb damage now patched up, faces a difficult decade. The club's 1930s glamour is rapidly fading. Arsenal stars tell Charles Buchan about life at post war Arsenal. Buchan himself was an Arsenal star in the 1920s and tells some grand tales too.

As the years go by the hairstyles change, the shirts and boots are more streamlined, the stars come and go - Joe Mercer, Wally Barnes, Dennis Crompton, Jack Kelsey, Tommy Lawton, Tommy Docherty, George Graham, Frank McLintock, Bob Wilson, John Radford, George Armstrong... League Champions in 1953, but not again until 1971, FA Cup winners in 1950, but not again until 1971. Throughout thick and thin, Charles Buchan's Football Monthly was there to report on this great football institution with its glorious traditions, and some brilliant kits...

Arsenal Football Newspaper Book.

This Individually bound, hardback book is tabloid size (38 x 30cm) captures the history and greatest moments of Arsenal through the newspapers, as written at the time.

Starting with coverage of Arsenal’s 2:1 win over Huddersfield in the 1930 FA Cup Final at Wembley, this book charts a glorious history of great games and League and Cup titles through the decades of the 20th century.

Top stories include beating Chelsea in 1933 to win the League, and securing the title again and again including for 3 consecutive years in the 1930s and for a record 7th time in 1953.

The honours continue, beating Spurs 6-0 in 1935, winning the FA Cup in 1936 and many other times over the next 70 years, including the double in 1971, 1998 and 2002. European games are also covered, including winning the Cup Winners’ Cup in 1994 and the European

Cup Final in 1995. Read about the signing of Bergkamp in 1995, Henry in 1999, the amazing 2004 season without losing a game, 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 Arsenal fans.

Fulham Football Newspaper Book.

Relive those glorious moments of your favourite 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 Fulham through the newspapers, as written at the time.

Starting with coverage of Fulham’s quarter final FA Cup win over Man Utd in 1908, this book charts a glorious history of great games and League and Cup titles through the decades of the 20th century.

Top stories include promotion to Division 2 in 1932 and Division 1 in 1949, winning the English Cup against Derby in 1936, the 1958 FA Cup semi final replay vs Man Utd and becoming Finalists in 1975. Read about the signing of Bobby Moore in 1974, and George Best in 1976, Mohammed Al Fayed’s take over of the club in 1997 and Kevin Keegan’s appointment in the same year, promotion to the Premiership in 2001 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 Fulham fans.

Ipswich Football Newspaper Book .

Relive those glorious moments of your favourite 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 Ipswich through the newspapers, as written at the time. Starting with coverage of Ipswich’s entry to the League in 1938, this book charts a glorious history of great games and League and Cup titles through the decades of the 20th century.

Top stories include promotion to Division 2 in 1954 and Division 1 in 1961 and going onto become Division 1 Champions in their first season. European honours in 1962, beating Floriana 10-0. Beating Leeds, (after the 4th attempt) in the FA Cup tie in 1975. Other notable coverage includes winning the FA Cup against Arsenal in 1978, The European Cup in 1981, promotion to the Premiership in 2000, 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 Ipswich fans.

Leeds Football Newspaper Book.

Relive those glorious moments of your favourite 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 Leeds through the newspapers, as written at the time.

Starting with coverage of Leeds’s election to Division 2 in 1905, this book charts a glorious history of great games and League and Cup titles through the decades of the 20th century.

Top stories include, beating arch rivals Chelsea to gain promotion in 1928, beating Man Utd 5-0 in 1930, coverage of the FA Cup final games in 1965, 1970, 1972, 1973, winning the Fairs cup in 1968 and 1971, League Champions in 1969 and 1992. Read about Don Revie becoming Manager of the Year in 1969, Jack Charlton retiring in 1973, the epic win over Man Utd in 1994, the appointment of George Graham as Manager in 2001 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 Leeds fans.

Leicester Football Newspaper Book.

Relive those glorious moments of your favourite 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 Leicester through the newspapers, as written at the time. Starting with coverage of Leicester’s promotion to Division 2 in 1908, this book charts a glorious history of great games and League and Cup titles through the decades of the 20th century.

Top stories include promotion to Division 1 in 1925, FA Cup Final games in 1949 against Wolves, 1961 against Spurs, 1963 against Man Utd, and finalists again in 1969. Also included is coverage of the great League Cup win in 1964 and the final against Chelsea in 1965. Read about the signing of the 17 year old Peter Shilton in 1967, the departure on Gary Lineker in 1985, promotion to the Premiership in 1994 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 Leicester fans.

Liverpool Football Newspaper Book .

Relive those glorious moments of your favourite 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 Liverpool through the newspapers, as written at the time. Starting with coverage of Liverpool becoming Division 1 Champions in 1906, this book charts a glorious history of great games and League and Cup titles through the decades of the 20th century.

Top stories include beating Chelsea 6-0 in the classic 1935 encounter, League Championship wins in 1923, 1947, and 1964 when they beat Arsenal 5-0 to secure the title, and countless other times over the next 40 years including for a record 11th time in 1979 and 18th time in 1990. Relive the big cup games, the numerous League Cup wins and FA Cup titles including the double in 1986, European honours in 1973, 1976, 2001 (UEFA Cup), 1977, 1978, 1981, 1984, 2005 (European Cup). Read about Kevin Keegan’s debut in 1971, Bill Shankley’s departure in 1974, the signing of Kenny Dalglish in 1977, his becoming player of the year in 1983, Owen’s 100th Premiership goal in 2003 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 Liverpool fans.

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Manchester City Football Newspaper Book .

Relive those glorious moments of your favourite 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 Manchester City through the newspapers, as written at the time.

Starting with coverage of City’s 1904 FA Cup win vs Bolton, this book charts a glorious history of great games and League and Cup titles through the decades of the 20th century.

Top stories include promotion to Division 1 in 1910, beating Sheffield Wed at the ‘new’ Moss Side ground in 1923, the 3-0 win against Man Utd in 1926 to secure a place in the FA Cup Final, winning the FA Cup in 1934, 1956, 1969, and the European Cup Winners Cup in 1970. Read about the Division 1 Championship wins in 1937 and 1968, the signings of Trevor Francis in 1981, the record £2.5m transfer fee for Keith Curle in 1991, promotion to the Premiership in 2000 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 Man City fans.

Manchester United Football Newspaper Book.

Relive those glorious moments of your favourite 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.

Starting with coverage of United’s 1909 FA Cup win, this book charts a glorious history of great games and League and Cup titles through the decades of the 20th century.

Top stories include League wins in 1911, 1952, 1957, 1965, and 1967, coverage of FA Cup title wins in 1948, 1963, 1977, 1983, 1985, 1990, and the1994 and 1996 doubles. European honours in 1968, 1991 and of course 1999 with the treble. Read about the tragic Munich air crash in 1958, the signing of Dennis Law for £115,000 in 1962, George Best’s senior debut in 1963, Best’s amazing performance against Benfica in 1966, the appointment of Alex Ferguson in 1986, being the first side to win the Premiership in 1993 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 Man Utd fans.

Middlesbrough Football Newspaper Book.

Relive those glorious moments of your favourite 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 Middlesbrough through the newspapers, as written at the time.

Starting with coverage of Middlesbrough promotion to Division 1 in 1927, this book charts a glorious history of great games and League and Cup titles through the decades of the 20th century.

Top stories include the 10-3 win over Sheffield Wed in 1933, the 9-2 win over Blackpool in 1938, and 5-1 win over Arsenal in 1980, coverage of the FA Cup Final in 1997, Coca Cola Cup final in 1998 and of course winning the Carling Cup in 2004. Read about Wilf Mannion’s move to Hull in 1954 after 18 years at Middlesbrough, Brian Clough’s debut in 1955, the appointment of Jack Charlton as Manager in 1973 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 Middlesbrough fans.

Newcastle Utd Football Newspaper Book.

Relive those glorious moments of your favourite 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 Newcastle through the newspapers, as written at the time. Starting with coverage of Newcastle’s FA Final game vs Aston Villa in 1905, this book charts a glorious history of great games and League and Cup titles through the decades of the 20th century.

Top stories include becoming League champions in 1907, 1909, 1927, winning the FA Cup in 1910, 1924, 1932, 1951, 1952, 1955, and Fairs Cup in 1969. Read about the 7-1 win over Man Utd in 1927, and 5-0 win in 1996, Keegan scoring the winning goal on his debut in 1982, signing Malcolm Macdonald for £180,000 in 1971, Beardsley for £1.5m in 1993, Shearer for £15m in 1996 and Owen in 2005, and much much more, 124 pages of Toon history.

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

Norwich Football Newspaper Book.

Relive those glorious moments of your favourite 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 Norwich through the newspapers, as written at the time. Starting with coverage of Norwich’s 2-0 win over cup holder Sheffield Wed in 1908, this book charts a glorious history of great games and League and Cup titles through the decades of the 20th century.

Top games are covered, including the 3-0 win over Liverpool in the FA Cup in 1937; the 4-0 win over Spurs in 1979, and the win against Bayern Munich in 1993. The trophies gained, winning the League Cup in 1962 and 1985, promotion to the First Division in 1972, and promotion to the Premiership in 2004. Read about, the first game at Carrow Road in 1935, the fire in 1984, the appointment of John Bond as manager in 1973, Delia Smith becoming board Director in 1996, 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 Norwich fans.

Aston Villa Football Newspaper Book

Relive those glorious moments of your favourite 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 Aston Villa through the newspapers, as written at the time. Starting with coverage of Villa’s 1905 FA Cup win, this book charts a glorious history of great games and League and Cup titles through the decades of the 20th century.

Top stories include securing the league title in 1910, winning the FA Cup in 1913 for a record fifth time, and again in 1920 and 1957. League and Coca Cola Cup finals also covered including 1961, 1975, 1977, 1994, 1996 and 2000.

Read about winning the European Cup in 1982, the appointment of Graham Taylor in 1987 & 2002, Ron Atkinson in 1991, the signing of Peter Schmeichel in 1999, 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 Aston Villa fans

Portsmouth Football Newspaper Book.

Relive those glorious moments of your favourite 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 Portsmouth through the newspapers, as written at the time. Starting with coverage of Portsmouth finishing top of the Southern League in 1920, this book charts a glorious history of great games and League and Cup titles through the decades of the 20th century.

Top stories include beating Preston 5-0 to become Division 1 Champions in 1927, securing the title again in Portsmouth’s Jubilee year in 1949 and again in 1950. Coverage also of the FA Cup Final games with Bolton in 1929, Man City in 1934 and winning the Cup in 1939. Read about the rise from Division 3 in 1983 to promotion to Division 1 in 1987, then the Premiership in 2003, 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 Portsmouth fans.

Southampton Football Newspaper Book.

Relive those glorious moments of your favourite 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.

Starting with coverage of Southampton’s 1908 win over Southern League champions QPR, this book charts a glorious history of great games and League and Cup titles through the decades of the 20th century.

Top stories include gaining promotion to Division 2 in 1922, and Division 1 in 1966, beating Portsmouth 4-0 in 1975 and Spurs 5-0 in 1985.

Read about Laurie Mc Menemy’s first game as Manager in 1973, the fantastic FA Cup triumph against Man Utd in 1976, the signing later that year of Alan Ball, Kevin Keegan in 1980, Peter Shilton in 1982, and Bruce Grobbelaar in 1995, Le Tissier’s farewell match in 2002 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 Southampton fans.

Sunderland Football Newspaper Book.

Relive those glorious moments of your favourite 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 Sunderland through the newspapers, as written at the time.

Starting with coverage of Sunderland’s great 3-0 win over Newcastle in 1905, this book charts a glorious history of great games and League and Cup titles through the decades of the 20th century.

Top stories include becoming League Champions and FA Cup Finalists in 1913, beating Birmingham 7-2 to win the league again in 1936, securing the FA Cup in 1937 and that epic victory against Leeds to win the cup again in 1973. Also covered are the 1985 Milk Cup Final against Norwich and the1992 FA Cup Final against Liverpool. Read about, the promotions to Division 1 in 1976, 1980, and promotion to the Premiership in 1999, the opening of the Stadium of Light in 1997, 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 Sunderland fans.

Tottenham Hotspurs Football Newspaper Book .

Relive those glorious moments of your favourite 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 Tottenham Hotspurs through the newspapers, as written at the time.

Starting with coverage of the resignation of Spurs Manager J Cameron in 1907, this book charts a glorious history of great games and League and Cup titles through the decades of the 20th century.

Top stories include promotion to Division 1 in 1909, winning the FA Cup in 1921, promotion in 1950, winning both the League and FA Cup in 1961, securing the FA Cup again the following year and the European Cup Winners Cup in 1963.

All the big wins are covered – FA Cup in 1967, 1981, 1982, 1991, League Cup in 1971, 1973, UEFA Cup in 1972, Coca Cola Cup in 1994, Worthington Cup in 1999. Read about the signing of Danny Blanchflower in 1954, Jimmy Greaves in 1962, Terry Venables first Spurs goal in 1965, his signing as Manager in 1987 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 Spurs fans.

West Bromwich Football Newspaper Book .

Relive those glorious moments of your favourite 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 West Bromwich through the newspapers, as written at the time.

Starting in 1907 with coverage of West Brom’s FA Cup semi-final win over Everton, this book charts a glorious history of great games and League and Cup titles through the decades of the 20th century.

Top stories include, becoming Division 2 Champions in 1911, coverage of the FA Cup Finals of 1912, 1935, and winning the Cup in 1931, 1954, and 1968, Division 1 Champions in 1920, and League Cup Champions in 1966 and finalists in 1970. Read about beating Dynamo Bucherest 4-0 in 1968, gaining promotion to the Premiership in 2002 and again in 2004, the signing of Robert Earnshaw in 2004, Robson’s appointment as Manager, 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 West Brom fans.

West Ham Football Newspaper Book .

Relive those glorious moments of your favourite 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 West Ham through the newspapers, as written at the time.

Top stories include coverage of the first ever FA Cup Final at Wembley against Bolton, winning the War Cup in 1940, Division 2 Champions 1958 and with record points in 1981, winning the FA Cup in 1964, 1975 and 1980 and the Cup Winners Cup in 1965, and Finalists in 1976. Read about the 17 year old Bobby Moore’s 1st Division debut in 1958, Geoff Hurst’s 6 goals in the 8-0 win over Sunderland in 1968, the signing of Jimmy Greaves in 1970, Trevor Brooking’s farewell game in 1984, Harry Redknapp’s appointment in 1989, Rio Ferdinand’s departure in 2000 and much much more.

Wolverhampton Football Newspaper Book.

Relive those glorious moments of your favourite 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 Wolverhampton through the newspapers, as written at the time.

Starting in 1908 with coverage of the FA Cup Final win over Crystal Palace, this book charts a glorious history of great games and League and Cup titles through the decades of the 20th century.

Top stories include the FA Cup final against Spurs in 1921, winning the FA Cup in 1949 and 1960, securing the League Championship in 1954 after 66 years, and again in 1958, winning the League Cup in 1974 and 1980. Read about top signings, such as Hancock in 1946, Andy Gray in 1979, Kenny Miller in 2001, the best European games over the past 50 years, Graham Taylor’s appointment in 1994, Glen Hoddle in 2004, much much more.

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

Wigan Athletic Football Newspaper Book

Relive those glorious moments of a favourite football 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 Wigan Athletic through the newspapers, as written at the time.

Starting in 1934 with coverage of the FA cup 1st round 6-1 win over Carlisle, this book charts a glorious history of great games and League and Cup matches through the decades of the 20th & 21st century.

Top stories include Wigan’s 2-2 draw