Soccer Books Limited Histories

The Guardian book of football – Fifty years of classic reporting A collection of interesting and informative articles covering the key events from both British and World football over the past 50 years as taken from the pages of The Guardian newspaper. Published in 2008. Size: 234mm x 290mm – 253 pages. Hardback Price: £25.00 • EUR € • US $

100 Years of Football – The FIFA Centennial Book An excellent-quality full-colour illustrated history of football across the planet which was published to celebrate FIFA's first one hundred years, 1904-2004. Published in 2004. Size: 246mm x 312mm – 312 pages. Hardback Price: £25.00 • EUR € • US $

Uppies and Downies – The extraordinary football games of Britain This interesting book charts the history of some of the festival football games traditionally played throughout Britain which, as part game and part mass brawl, were the forerunners of modern sports such as Soccer and Rugby but are still played to this day! Well illustrated in full-colour. Published in 2008. Size: 212mm x 210mm – 188 pages. Softback Price: £16.99 • EUR € • US $

The Premiership in Focus – Celebrating 15 years of the Premier League with BBC TV’s Football Focus A well-illustrated full-colour book produced in association with the BBC TV show, Football Focus, which celebrates 15 years of the F.A. Premier League. Includes a month-by-month review of each season from the formation of the Premier League in 1992 through to the summer of 2007. Published in 2007. Size: 204mm x 276mm – 224 pages. Hardback Price: £18.99 • EUR € • US $

The Players’ Century 1907-2007 – The Official Centenary Celebration of the PFA A large-size, full-colour photographic book which follows the history of the union for professional footballers in the United Kingdom, the Professional Footballers' Association. The PFA was founded in 1907 and has influenced the development of many areas of the game over the past 100 years. Published in 2008. Size: 259mm x 256mm – 195 pages. Hardback Price: £25.00 • EUR € • US $

Match of the Day – 40th Anniversary A celebration of 40 years of the BBC's flagship football programme, Match of the Day, the first ever edition of which aired on 22nd August 1964 and was presented by Kenneth Wolstenholme. This well-illustrated full-colour book reveals the origins and history of the show and looks back at all the presenters, including Wolstenholme, David Coleman, Jimmy Hill, Bob Wilson, Des Lynam, Ray Stubbs and Gary Lineker. Published in 2004. Size: 205mm x 275mm – 224 pages. Hardback Sale Price (Save £8.50): £8.49 • EUR € • US $

East London: A Hotbed of Football 1867-1918 An examination of the origins and development of football in East London between the years of 1867 and 1918 which includes a look at the history of some of the regional Leagues in the area. Published in 2007. Size: 170mm x 250mm – 87 pages. Softback Price: £12.00 • EUR € • US $

Football’s Secret History This booklet contains an look at the history of football and proposes that the popular view that the modern game developed from traditional 'mob football' which had been civilised by the public schools may be inaccurate. Published in 2001. Size: 145mm x 210mm – 52 pages. Softback Price: £5.00 • EUR € • US $

A Pleasing and Unobjectionable Recreation This booklet contains an exploration of the origins and development of Association Football in the Thames Valley area of South-East England. Published in 2003. Size: 146mm x 210mm – 58 pages. Softback Price: £5.00 • EUR € • US $

Not Just on Christmas Day This booklet contains an historic overview of Association Football as played in England during the First World War. Published in 1999. Size: 148mm x 310mm – 74 pages. Softback Price: £5.00 • EUR € • US $

Play Up Corinth – A History of the Corinthian Football Club A well-produced written and full statistical history of the famous amateur London club Corinthian FC from its formation in 1882 through to 1939 when the club merged with The Casuals to become Corinthian-Casuals FC. Corinthian FC is remembered as the club whose tours took football to Brazil, North America, South Africa, Jamaica and Europe. Corinthian FC's 1910 tour inspired the formation of Corinthians Paulista and Real Madrid adopted their famous white strip in honour of the club. Published in 2007. Size: 172mm x 243mm – 287 pages. Softback Price: £17.99 • EUR € • US $

F.A. Cup Giant Killers An historical collection of archive photographs and images of other ephemera which celebrates the 'giant-killing' exploits of Non-League teams against Football League teams in the F.A. Cup. Includes hundreds of photographs taken from throughout the history of the competition. Published in 2007. Size: 165mm x 234mm – 128 pages. Softback Price: £12.99 • EUR € • US $

Footballing Fifties – The greatest players, games and teams A season-by-season look back at football in the 1950s from Norman Giller, former chief football writer for the Daily Express, which includes a summary of every England match played during this period and a look at some of the leading players, games and teams. Published in 2007. Size: 196mm x 252mm – 224 pages. Hardback Price: £16.99 • EUR € • US $

English Football – The Complete Illustrated History A well-produced illustrated history of English football which is packed with hundreds of full-colour photographs. Published in 2007. Size: 221mm x 290mm – 256 pages. Hardback Price: £15.99 • EUR € • US $

The Forgotten F.A. Cup – The Competition of 1945-46 The story of the F.A. Cup competition during the 1945-46 season. This was a transitional season after the end of the war in Europe but before the resumption of the League and a full programme of F.A. Cup games took place including the only two-legged ties in the history of the competition. This book contains every qualifying round result, full team line-ups and statistics for every game from the first round onwards and also detailed player information. Published in 2007. Size: 188mm – 102 pages. Softback Price: £10.00 • EUR € • US $

Beating Them at Their Own Game – How the Irish Conquered English Soccer The story of the increasing influence Irish players have had on English football over the course of the past 40 years with special regard to the most successful teams: Liverpool, Manchester United, Arsenal and others. Published in 2006. Size: 134mm x 215mm – 237 pages. Softback Price: £9.99 • EUR € • US $

The Ball is Round – A Global History of Football An exceptionally detailed and comprehensive written history which examines the development of football throughout the world from the earliest years of the game through to the present day. This edition published in 2007. Size: 153mm x 234mm – 978 pages. Softback Price: £15.00 • EUR € • US $

Black Lions – A history of black players in English football A history of black players in English football from the late 19th Century through to the present day. Published in 2006. Size: 161mm x 240mm – 221 pages. Hardback Price: £16.99 • EUR € • US $

The Lads of ’23 – Bolton Wanderers, West Ham United and the 1923 F.A. Cup Final The crowd at the 1923 F.A. Cup Final, the first to be held at Wembley, was the largest ever attendance at a football match anywhere in the world. This book uses contemporary reports and biographical details of the players and others involved to provide insights into the build-up to the game, the day itself and the consequences for English football. Published in 2006. Size: 188mm x 247mm – 162 pages. Softback Price: £12.00 • EUR € • US $

Football’s Twelve Apostles – The Making of the League 1886-1889 A fascinating history about the creation of the Football League and it's first full season. Published in 2006. Size: 162mm x 241mm – 256 pages. Hardback Price: £16.99 • EUR € • US $

English Football: The Early Years A potted history of the early years of English football from Yore Publications. Published in 2006. Size: 147mm x 210mm – 84 pages. Softback Price: £7.95 • EUR € • US $

Thank God for Football! This interesting book looks at the early development of 12 English clubs to have played in the Premier League who can trace their origins directly to individual churches. Published in 2006. Size: 138mm x 215mm – 171 pages. Softback Price: £9.99 • EUR € • US $

On the Corinthian Spirit – The Decline of Amateurism in Sport This examination of the process which lead to the triumph of Professionalism over amateurism in sport considers the decline of the great amateur football teams during the 20th century. Published in 2006. Size: 112mm x 172mm – 131 pages. Hardback Price: £10.00 • EUR € • US $

The Story of the London Caledonians Football Club – As told by an Old Member A Bygone Gem reprint of a small book originally published in 1924 which tells the history of the amateur club London Caledonians FC which was formed in 1886 and whose rules stated all players must be Scotsmen either by birth or parentage! This reprint published in 2006. Size: 148mm x 210mm – 50 pages. Softback Price: £6.95 • EUR € • US $

England Expects – A History of the England Football Team A detailed and comprehensive written history of the England national football team. Published in 2006. Size: 162mm x 240mm – 548 pages. Hardback Sale Price (Save £10.00): £10.00 • EUR € • US $

Blinded by the Lights – A History of Night Football in England An in-depth written history of night matches in England from the first game in 1878 to the present day. Published in 2006. Size: 160mm x 240mm – 160 pages. Hardback Sale Price (Save £7.50): £7.49 • EUR € • US $

Classic Reprint: 50 Years of Football 1884-1934 First published in 1935, this is the fascinating autobiography of Sir Frederick Wall who was secretary of the Football Association from 1895 to 1934. These personal memoirs of one of the sport's founding fathers and they provide a fascinating read. This classic reprint gives football followers the opportunity to own a really important historical account of the world's favourite sport. Published in 2006. Size: 156mm x 234mm – 208 pages. Softback Price: £16.95 • EUR € • US $

Classic Reprint: The Story of Association Football First published in 1926 as the second part of the 'Wickets and Goals' classic, this book contains the personal reminiscences of J.A.H. Catton, a renowned journalist and editor of The Athletic News who wrote under the pen name of "Tityrus". His fascinating recollections bring to life many of the famous characters from the early years of the game and this is an excellent read. Published in 2006. Size: 156mm x 234mm – 133 pages. Softback Price: £12.95 • EUR € • US $

Classic Reprint: The Mighty Kick, The History, Romance and Humour of Football This member of our Classic Reprint series was originally published in 1933 and provides a fascinating history of the development of football in Britain and throughout the world. Published in 2005. Size: 156mm x 234mm – 259 pages. Softback Price: £16.95 • EUR € • US $

50 Years of the European Cup and Champions League A well-produced full-colour illustrated history of the European Cup and Champions League. This edition published in 2007. Size: 236mm x 282mm – 296 pages. Hardback Sale Price (Save £12.50): £12.50 • EUR € • US $

Europe United – A history of the European Cup/Champions League A written history of the European Cup competition, now known as the Champions League. Published in 2005. Size: 194mm x 251mm – 224 pages. Hardback Price: £17.99 • EUR € • US $

Flower of Scotland? A Scottish Football Odyssey A look back at the past four decades in Scottish football from distinguished commentator Archie Macpherson. Published in 2005. Size: 162mm x 240mm – 320 pages. Hardback Price: £18.99 • EUR € • US $

Gas Masks for Goalposts – Football in Britain During the Second World War A well-written look at football in Britain during the Second World War. Published in 2005. Size: 160mm x 240mm – 246 pages. Hardback Sale Price (Save £8.50): £8.49 • EUR € • US $

The Wanderers F.C. – Five times F.A. Cup Winners A history of The Wanderers, one of the leading amateur clubs during the formative years of Association Football who won the F.A. Cup an incredible 5 times during their brief history from 1859 to 1883. In addition to a history of the club, this book also contains a statistical record of every game played plus brief biographies of 50 of the most prominent players, many of whom earned international caps. Published in 2005. Size: 148mm x 210mm – 147 pages. Softback Sale Price (Save £5.00): £4.99 • EUR € • US $

Soccer at War 1939-45 A revised edition of Jack Rollin's classic history of British football during World War II which was first published 20 years ago. Includes a wide range of detailed statistical information from this era. Published in 2005. Size: 158mm x 241mm – 466 pages. Hardback Price: £25.00 • EUR € • US $

The Wow Factor – Second Edition – How Soccer Evolved Within the Social Web A revised, edited and updated edition of this book which provides an incredibly detailed account of the early years of football and biographies of the men who were instrumental in the development of the game. Published in 2005. Size: 170mm x 240mm – 480 pages. Softback Sale Price (Save £9.00): £8.95 • EUR € • US $

Flick to Kick – An Illustrated History of Subbuteo A well-produced full-colour illustrated history of Subbuteo, the table football game invented in 1947. Published in 2004. Size: 218mm x 167mm – 108 pages. Hardback Price: £7.99 • EUR € • US $

Football And All That – An Irreverent History An amusing collection of hundreds of anecdotes about football taken from throughout the history of the game. Researched and written by Norman Giller, a former chief football correspondent of the Daily Express who is also a noted comedy scriptwriter. Published in 2004. Size: 142mm x 222mm – 321 pages. Hardback Price: £16.99 • EUR € • US $

The Early F.A. Cup Finals and the Southern Amateurs – A Who’s Who and Match Facts 1872 to 1883 A history of the first 12 F.A. Cup Finals which is solely concerned with the six southern amateur clubs who contested these Finals: Wanderers, Royal Engineers, Oxford University, Old Etonians, Clapham Rovers and Old Carthusians. This book mainly consists of a who's who of the players in these finals. Published in 2004. Size: 178mm x 252mm – 144 pages. Hardback Price: £15.00 • EUR € • US $

The Breedon Book of Premiership Records A comprehensive month-by-month review of every Premiership season since its inception which includes results, players' records, pictures, league tables, transfers and statistics. Well-illustrated in full-colour. Published in 2004. Size: 202mm x 286mm – 224 pages. Hardback Price: £25.00 • EUR € • US $

The F.A. Trophy A written history of the F.A. Trophy competition (played by Non-League clubs) since its inception in 1969. Published in 2004. Size: 171mm x 248mm – 159 pages. Softback Sale Price (Save £7.50): £7.49 • EUR € • US $

The Goalkeeper’s History of Britain An interesting book which looks at the changing nature of Britain and its peculiar attachment to goalkeepers. Published in 1999. Size: 142mm x 224mm – 340 pages. Hardback Sale Price (Save £8.50): £8.49 • EUR € • US $

Classic Reprint: Association Football by Ernest Needham In 1901, Ernest Needham, the captain of top footballing side Sheffield United (and stalwart of England) wrote this entertaining observation on football, originals of which are rarely seen and are much in demand. Published in 2003. Size: 126mm x 186mm – 97 pages. Softback Price: £9.50 • EUR € • US $

Boots, Balls & Haircuts – An illustrated history of football from then to now An illustrated history of football from the well-known journalist and author, Hunter Davies. Rather than repeating dry statistics and annual goal averages, Davies instead considers all the various social, cultural and economic aspects of football, as well as the real lives of the players and fans. Published in 2003. Size: 197mm x 252mm – 256 pages. Hardback Price: £20.00 • EUR € • US $

Football’s War & Peace – The Tumultuous Season of 1946-47 The fascinating story of the first season of Football in England after the end of the Second World War. Due to the harsh winter and other problems, this was the longest season ever, with the Championship decider played on 14th June. Published in 2003. Size: 155mm x 235mm – 240 pages. Softback Price: £16.99 • EUR € • US $

Pictorial History of English Football Available again in a new format – A full-colour pictorial history of English Football which was originally published in 1998. This edition published in 2001. Size: 208mm x 293mm – 256 pages. Hardback Sale Price (Save £6.50): £6.49 • EUR € • US $

Denied F.C. – The Football League Election Struggles This fascinating book tells the stories of the struggles encountered by a number of clubs trying to gain election or re-election into the Football League. Published in 2001. Size: 176mm x 250mm – 192 pages. Hardback Sale Price (Save £7.00): £6.95 • EUR € • US $

The Book of Football – A Complete History and Record of the Association and Rugby Games 1905-1906 Available again – A modern reprint of a fascinating book first published as 12 fortnightly installments throughout the course of the 1905-1906 season. The aim of the book was to explore every aspect of football – the clubs, the League, the transfer system, tactics, training, the manufacture of boot and ball, football in schools and in the Army and the development of Rugby and American Football. This edition was published in 2005. Size: 218mm x 303mm – 298 pages. Softback Price: £16.99 • EUR € • US $

Forever England – A History of the National Side An updated edition of this illustrated history of the England national team from the days of the 19th Century up to early 2004. This edition published in 2004. Size: 172mm x 247mm – 224 pages. Softback Sale Price (Save £10.05): £9.95 • EUR € • US $