Soccer Books Limited Histories

The Official UEFA Champions League Treasures A huge well-illustrated full-colour boxed book telling the history of the UEFA European Cup and Champions League which contains reproductions of more than 20 items of memorabilia taken from throughout the history of the competition. Published in 2011. Size: 297mm x 265mm. Hardback Price: £30.00 • EUR € • US $

The Scottish Junior Cup 1946-1975 A well-illustrated review of the the Finals of the Scottish Junior Cup between the years of 1946 and 1975 which provides team line-ups and a match report for each of these games, plus a written review of the match. The Scottish Junior Cup is an annual competition organised by the Scottish Junior Football Association – the equivalent of Non-League football in England. Published in 2011. Size: 172mm x 247mm – 160 pages. Softback Price: £16.99 • EUR € • US $

Those Were The Games – A Nostalgic Look at a Century of Great Football Matches A well-illustrated book which takes a nostalgic look back at some of the most memorable football matches over the past century and features games played between the years of 1903 and 2005. In addition to photographs, this book also includes the match reports for these games which appeared in The Daily Mirror and The Sunday Mirror newspapers. Published in 2011. Size: 255mm x 258mm – 208 pages. Hardback Price: £18.99 • EUR € • US $

Glory, Goals and Greed – Twenty Years of the Premier League A look back at the formation of the English Premier League and the subsequent 20 years which has seen the League develop into the richest in world football. For this history the author interviewed many of the 'founding fathers' of the Premier League plus some of the greatest players and managers to shed light on the most memorable incidents from the past 20 years. Published in 2011. Size: 153mm x 234mm – 271 pages. Softback Price: £11.99 • EUR € • US $

Ten Days that Shook Scotland A collection of articles from some of Scotland's best football writers and historians which examine ten of the most momentous days from throughout the history of Scottish football. Published in 2010. Size: 156mm x 232mm – 252 pages. Softback Price: £12.99 • EUR € • US $

A Develyshe Pastime – A history of Football in all its forms A history of football and its related sports which traces the path taken from the rough and ready recreation of peasants in the Middle Ages, through the English public school system, the subsequent spread to the wider public and diversification into the modern forms of Soccer, Rugby, American Football and Australian Rules. Published in 2009. Size: 162mm x 242mm – 358 pages. Hardback Price: £17.99 • EUR € • US $

Parish to Planet – How Football Came to Rule the World This interesting book from a noted social historian traces the pre-history of football from the towns and schools of old England to the game's consequent spread across the globe where it has become the pre-eminent sport. Published in 2007. Size: 164mm x 241mm – 370 pages. Hardback Sale Price (Save £9.00): £8.99 • EUR € • US $

A Random History of Football This book, written by Colin Murray, a BBC Radio and TV Sports presenter is described as aiming to, "weave together a collection of stories into a meandering, alternative and witty history of the world's most popular game". Published in 2009. Size: 137mm x 206mm – 260 pages. Hardback Price: £9.99 • EUR € • US $

Herbert Chapman on Football – The Reflections of Arsenal’s Greatest Manager First published in 1934, this is a reprint of the book containing a series of articles written for The Sunday Express newspaper by Herbert Chapman, the legendary manager of Huddersfield Town and Arsenal. This edition published in 2010. Size: 129mm x 198mm – 198 pages. Softback Price: £11.95 • EUR € • US $

Sport in Cork – A History A history of sport in the Irish County of Cork from 1870 to 1939 which includes a look at the development of Association football during this period in addition to other major sports such as Gaelic football, Rugby, tennis, cricket and more. Published in 2010. Size: 156mm x 233mm – 254 pages. Softback Price: £14.99 • EUR € • US $

Sport in Donegal – A History A history of sport in the Irish County of Donegal during the late 19th and early 20th Century which pays particular attention to the development of Association football and Gaelic football in the region and also of the struggle for dominance between the two sports. Published in 2010. Size: 156mm x 233mm – 160 pages. Softback Price: £14.99 • EUR € • US $

Postcards from the Edge of Football – A Social History of a British Game In this well-illustrated, full-colour book, noted author Hunter Davies explores the history of football in Britain through the medium of an expansive collection of soccer picture cards printed from the early 20th century through to the present day. Published in 2010. Size: 197mm x 254mm – 240 pages. Hardback Price: £20.00 • EUR € • US $

Cheshire Senior Cup 1880-1915 A season-by-season written history of the Cheshire Senior Cup, a regional competition which has been going strong since 1880. This book covers the first 35 years of the competition and includes match reports and team line-ups for every Final and most of the semi-finals during this period. Published in 2010. Size: 148mm x 210mm – 219 pages. Softback Price: £14.00 • EUR € • US $

Football’s Comic Book Heroes A well-produced book, illustrated in full-colour which charts the history of the many footballing stories told in British comic books from the early 20th century through to the present day. Published in 2009. Size: 195mm x 282mm – 256 pages. Hardback Price: £19.99 • EUR € • US $

The F.A. Cup 50 Years On A nostalgic look at the 1959/60 F.A. Cup tournament which follows the progress of both Wolverhampton Wanderers and Blackburn Rovers through the competition to the Final in addition to pointing out other significant results that year. Published in 2010. Size: 129mm x 198mm – 211 pages. Softback Price: £7.99 • EUR € • US $

The Daily Mail Illustrated History of English Football A well-produced full-colour illustrated history of English football which is packed with more than 500 classic, rare and unseen photographs taken from the archives of the Daily Mail newspaper. Published in 2009. Size: 226mm x 293mm – 256 pages. Hardback Price: £24.99 • EUR € • US $

Pioneers of the North A well-produced book which looks at the origins and development of football in the North-East of England and Tyneside between the years of 1870 and 1893. This area was a hotbed of football in the early years of the game and this book follows the formation and development of the many clubs which sprang up there during this era. Published in 2009. Size: 165mm x 242mm – 288 pages. Hardback Price: £16.99 • EUR € • US $

From Cloisters to Cup Finals – A History of Charterhouse Football A well-illustrated and well-produced history of football at Charterhouse school from the early days of the game through to the present. This book covers the exploits of Old Carthusians FC, the team formed from old boys of the school which was a very successful side in the early years of football winning the F.A. Cup in 1881 as well as the F.A. Amateur Cup in 1894 and 1897. Published in 2009. Size: 207mm x 208mm – 260 pages. Hardback Price: £25.00 • EUR € • US $

The First 100 Years of the Isthmian Football League A large-sized, well-produced book which charts the first 100 years of the Isthmian Football League (which is currently sponsored by Rymans). This book is packed with statistics including the result of every game played in the League and final League tables together with a brief season-by-season review and a number of team photographs plus other images. Published in 2009. Size: 212mm x 298mm – 320 pages. Softback Price: £19.95 • EUR € • US $

Hopkin’s History of the Football League – Volume One 1888-1946 A season-by-season history of the Football League between the years of 1888 and 1946 which includes a brief written review for each division with the results of the Champions of each division shown and League tables from both the end of the season and the half-way point of the season. A variety of other statistical information is also included in this book. Published in 2009. Size: 210mm x 297mm – 168 pages. Softback Price: £12.99 • EUR € • US $

Hopkin’s History of the Football League – Volume Two 1946-1966 A season-by-season history of the Football League between the years of 1946 and 1966 which includes a brief written review for each division with the results of the Champions of each division shown and League tables from both the end of the season and the half-way point of the season. A variety of other statistical information is also included in this book. Published in 2009. Size: 210mm x 297mm – 164 pages. Softback Price: £12.99 • EUR € • US $

Hopkin’s History of the Football League – Volume Three 1966-1992 A season-by-season history of the Football League between the years of 1966 and 1992 which includes a brief written review for each division with the results of the Champions of each division shown and League tables from both the end of the season and the half-way point of the season. A variety of other statistical information is also included in this book. Published in 2010. Size: 210mm x 297mm – 212 pages. Softback Price: £12.99 • EUR € • US $

Hopkin’s History of the Football League and the Premier League – Volume Four 1992-2011 A season-by-season history of the Football League and Premier League between the years of 1992 and 2011 which includes a brief written review for each division with the results of the Champions of each division shown and League tables from both the end of the season and the half-way point of the season. A variety of other statistical information is also included in this book. Published in 2011. Size: 210mm x 297mm – 158 pages. Softback Price: £12.99 • EUR € • US $

Football Nation – Sixty Years of the Beautiful Game An in-depth post-war history of football in Great Britain which examines the changing face of the game from the 1940s through to the present day. Published in 2009. Size: 160mm x 242mm – 438 pages. Hardback Sale Price (Save £10.00): £10.00 • EUR € • US $

The London Football Companion An unusual book which provides a site-by-site guide to locations where some of the most memorable and bizarre events in London's football history have occurred. Published in 2009. Size: 129mm x 198mm – 290 pages. Softback Price: £9.99 • EUR € • US $

More Than Just a Game – Football v Apartheid This book tells the fascinating story of how political prisoners of South Africa's infamous Robben Island turned football into an active force in their struggle for freedom, playing for almost 20 years and resisting attempts by the authorities to close down their league. Published in 2008. Size: 160mm x 241mm – 317 pages. Hardback Price: £17.99 • EUR € • US $

A Storm in a Teacup – The Durham Sham-Amateur Affair of 1928 This historical book tells the story of the events and aftermath of the "Crook Town Affair" in 1928 when approximately 400 players and officials from North Eastern amateur football clubs, together with the Durham F.A. itself were suspended following allegations of illegal payments. Published in 2009. Size: 189mm x 243mm – 78 pages. Softback Price: £8.00 • EUR € • US $

Beastly Fury – The Strange Birth of British Football An interesting history which tells how the modern, professional, spectator sport of football was born in Britain during the second half of the 19th Century. This is billed as a tale of testosterone-filled public schoolboys, eccentric mill-owners and bolshy miners! Published in 2009. Size: 144mm x 224mm – 308 pages. Hardback Price: £16.99 • EUR € • US $

From Marshes to Twin Towers – A Story of Football in Middlesex A history of the development of football (with some information about rugby) in the county of Middlesex from the earliest years of the game in the 19th Century through to the present day. Includes a statistical section featuring basic information about Middlesex football during this era. Published in 2009. Size: 170mm x 252mm – 91 pages. Softback Price: £12.00 • EUR € • US $

Behind the Glory – 100 Years of the PFA A detailed history of the Professional Footballers' Association – the players' union for professionals in the United Kingdom which was founded in 1907. This book includes a look at the formation of the PFA (and its predecessors), its work which overturned the maximum wage during the 1960s and the Association's policies and objectives in the present day. Published in 2009. Size: 163mm x 241mm – 288 pages. Hardback Sale Price (Save £10.00): £8.99 • EUR € • US $

When the Whistle Blows – The Story of the Footballers’ Battalion in the Great War This book tells the fascinating history of the 17th Battalion The Middlesex Regiment and their actions during the Great War. This unit was known as the "Footballers' Battalion", as many of its troops were professional footballers (with connections to over professional 70 clubs), being brought up to strength by amateur players, officials and football fans eager to serve alongside their favourite players. A must for both football and war historians. This edition published in 2011. Size: 128mm x 198mm – 416 pages. Softback Price: £8.99 • EUR € • US $

The Greater Game – Sporting Icons Who Fell in the Great War A fascinating historical book which follows the lives and careers of some of the famous sportsmen who were killed in action during the First World War. Includes profiles for a number of footballers and sporting battalions comprising footballers. Published in 2008. Size: 163mm x 241mm – 199 pages. Hardback Price: £19.99 • EUR € • US $

The men who never were – The Football League season of 1939-40 This book tells the story of the 1939-40 Football League season which was abruptly cut short after just 3 games were played by each team due to the outbreak of World War Two. The results and player appearances for these fixtures were deleted from the official records and this book includes full statistics for all these games plus player information and data for the regional Leagues and competitions which replaced the full Football League programme that season. Published in 2008. Size: 188mm x 248mm – 118 pages. Softback Price: £12.00 • EUR € • US $

Day of the Match – A History of Football in 365 Days An interesting almanac of football which contains a detailed story or report about an important event or game which took place on each day of the year throughout the history of the sport. Includes reports for many famous matches including World Cup Finals, F.A. Cup Finals and many others. Published in 2008. Size: 134mm x 203mm – 380 pages. Hardback Price: £12.99 • EUR € • US $

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 $

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 Sale Price (Save £9.50): £9.49 • 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 $

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: £17.99 • 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. This softback edition published in 2009. Size: 157mm x 233mm – 256 pages. Softback Price: £14.99 • 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 Sale Price (Save £5.01): £4.99 • 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. Published in 2005. Size: 236mm x 282mm – 288 pages. Hardback Sale Price (Save £15.00): £10.00 • 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 £5.99): £4.00 • 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 £12.95): £5.00 • 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 Sale Price (Save £8.00): £7.00 • 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 Sale Price (Save £12.50): £12.50 • 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 £9.99): £5.00 • 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 £11.99): £5.00 • 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 $

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 £8.95): £5.00 • 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 £12.95): £7.00 • EUR € • US $

The People’s Game – The History of Football Revisited An updated re-release of this fascinating history about the development of football which was first published in 1975. This edition published in 2000. Size: 130mm x 198mm – 224 pages. Softback Price: £7.99 • EUR € • US $

Three Lions on the Shirt – Playing for England A history of the England team throughout the last century which includes interviews with over 50 players and managers from past and present. This edition published in 2000. Size: 129mm x 197mm – 373 pages. Softback Sale Price (Save £6.99): £1.00 • EUR € • US $

Wembley – The First Time An interesting book which tells the tale of the first time 81 League clubs visited Wembley. For the 11 clubs who have yet to play there, it tells of the closest they came to reaching the twin towers. Includes a brief history for each club. Size: 176mm x 252mm – 192 pages. Hardback Sale Price (Save £7.95): £5.00 • EUR € • US $

The Daily Telegraph Football Years – The Ultimate Season-by-Season Celebration of British Football A fascinating and well-illustrated account of the history of football from the origins of the game in the 1860's to the present day. The information is shown in a news-sheet format and is written from a British perspective. This edition published in 2008. Size: 223mm x 287mm – 384 pages. Hardback Price: £25.00 • EUR € • US $

Corinthians and Cricketers... And Towards a New Sporting Era An updated version of this Classic (first published in 1955) which tells of the development of the Oxford University football team during the latter stages of the 19th Century and the early part of the 20th Century. Size: 176mm x 247mm – 160 pages. Softback Sale Price (Save £5.00): £4.95 • EUR € • US $

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