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The Asian Liverbird – The Rise of Liverpool FC in Eastern Culture This well-illustrated, full-colour book examines why so many members of the Asian community, in Britain in particular, have become dedicated followers of Liverpool FC. Includes testimonials from a number of Asian Kopites. Published in 2008. Size: 217mm x 303mm – 219 pages. Hardback Price: £16.99 • EUR € • US $

Irons of the South – West Ham United in the Southern League A written history and complete statistical record of the 15 seasons West Ham United spent in the Southern League, 1900/01 to 1914/15. Published in 2008. Size: 209mm x 296mm – 148 pages. Softback Price: £14.00 • EUR € • US $

When Sol went up to lift the FA Cup The story of Portsmouth FC's victorious march to Wembley to win the 2008 F.A. Cup Final. Produced by Portsmouth's local newspaper, The News, this extremely well-illustrated full-colour book follows the team and fans as the club progressed through the rounds and includes photos of victory celebrations at Wembley and in Pompey. Published in 2008. Size: 188mm x 243mm – 144 pages. Softback Price: £12.99 • EUR € • US $

Legends of Oldham Athletic AFC – The last 25 years A well-illustrated who's who of Oldham Athletic AFC's greatest players from the past 25 years which was produced in association with the Manchester Evening News and Oldham Advertiser newspapers. Published in 2008. Size: 191mm x 149mm – 134 pages. Softback Price: £12.99 • EUR € • US $

Legends of Rochdale AFC A well-illustrated who's who of Rochdale AFC's greatest players which was produced in association with the Manchester Evening News and Rochdale Observer newspapers. Published in 2008. Size: 191mm x 149mm – 134 pages. Softback Price: £12.99 • EUR € • US $

Legends of Stockport County FC A well-illustrated who's who of Stockport County FC's greatest players which was produced in association with the Manchester Evening News and Stockport Express newspapers. Published in 2008. Size: 191mm x 149mm – 134 pages. Softback Price: £12.99 • EUR € • US $

Images of Sport – Greenock Morton Football Club 1874-1999 A member of the Archive Photographs series which is packed with old and new photographs of Greenock Morton F.C. taken between the years of 1874 and 1999. This reprint published in 2007. Size: 165mm x 235mm – 128 pages. Softback Price: £12.99 • EUR € • US $

Images of Sport – Charlton Athletic Football Club A member of the 'Images of Sport' series, this book contains over 200 high-quality photographs of the Addicks from the years 1905 to 1998. This edition published in 2007. Size: 165mm x 235mm – 128 pages. Softback Price: £12.99 • EUR € • US $

Images of Sport – Chester City Football Club This member of the Images of Sport series is packed with over 220 excellent-quality archive photographs of Chester City FC from 1885 to 2001. This edition published in 2006. Size: 165mm x 235mm – 128 pages. Softback Price: £12.99 • EUR € • US $

Images of England – Oxford United Football Club Available again – This member of the Images of Sport series is packed with hundreds of excellent-quality archive photographs of Oxford United FC. This reprint published in 2003. Size: 165mm x 234mm – 128 pages. Softback Price: £12.99 • EUR € • US $

The Official Manchester United Almanac An interesting book which looks at Manchester United's history on a day-by-day basis. For each day of the year, the notable events that have occurred at the club in any year are listed, which provides a collection of facts, figures, statistics and trivia. Published in 2008. Size: 159mm x 240mm – 358 pages. Hardback Price: £16.99 • EUR € • US $

The Official Manchester United Diary of the Season 2005-06 Here's a book we missed when it was first published! – This book is an official review of Manchester United's 2005-2006 season which provides a match-by-match review of every game played along with comments from the players and key staff at the club. Published in 2006. Size: 179mm x 254mm – 215 pages. Hardback Price: £16.99 • EUR € • US $

43 Years with the Same Bird – A Liverpudlian Love Affair The author, a life-long Liverpool FC fan who is an award-winning journalist, recalls his 43 years supporting the club and provides his take of the extraordinary stories behind the 47 trophies he has seen Liverpool lift since their first-ever F.A. Cup win in 1965. Published in 2008. Size: 142mm x 222mm – 323 pages. Hardback Price: £12.99 • EUR € • US $

Hammers Heaven and Hell – Two Seasons of Triumph and Trauma at West Ham United The story of West Ham United's eventful 2005/06 and 2006/07 seasons in which the club endured a rollercoaster ride. This included a narrow defeat in an F.A. Cup Final, the arrival of two Argentine World Cup superstars, Tévez and Mascherano, a protracted takeover saga, a record £5.5 million Premiership fine and a last-day victory at Old Trafford to avoid relegation! Published in 2007. Size: 153mm x 233mm – 269 pages. Softback Price: £9.99 • EUR € • US $

The Inner Sanctum – The Secrets Behind Celtic’s 1997-98 Title Win The story of Celtic's dramatic title win in 1997-98 which was only sealed on the last day of the season, a victory which was particularly important as it stopped arch-rivals Rangers winning their 10th consecutive title! This book tells the inside story of the splits in the Celtic camp at dressing-room and management level which almost destroyed the club's pursuit of glory. Published in 2008. Size: 152mm x 233mm – 240 pages. Softback Price: £9.99 • EUR € • US $

The Battle of Montevideo – Celtic Under Siege The story of Celtic's controversial 1967 World Club Championship matches played against Racing Club of Buenos Aires with particular attention made to the deciding game played in Montevideo. This notorious game, which has gone down in footballing folklore as one of the most ill-tempered and brutal games of all time, ended in a mass brawl with 6 red cards handed out by the referee! Published in 2008. Size: 156mm x 234mm – 128 pages. Softback Price: £12.99 • EUR € • US $

Manchester – A Football History An excellent detailed and well-illustrated history of football in the Manchester area. In addition to the big two of Manchester City and Manchester United, this book also covers the many smaller clubs in the region. Published in 2008. Size: 181mm x 254mm – 512 pages. Hardback Price: £21.95 • EUR € • US $

A History of Boldmere St. Michaels FC 1883-2008 A well-produced history of Boldmere St. Michaels FC, a small amateur club from Boldmere, located just to the north of Birmingham, which celebrated it's 125 year anniversary during 2008. Published in 2008. Size: 188mm x 246mm – 174 pages. Softback Price: £12.00 • EUR € • US $

Take Me Home, United Road A collection of memories about Manchester United from a selection of staff, players and fans who all recall their experiences following the club. This edition published in 2005. Size: 138mm x 196mm – 256 pages. Softback Price: £6.99 • EUR € • US $

The Finn Harps Story The story of Finn Harps FC which provides a written and illustrated history of the Irish club from its formation in 1954 through to the present day. Also includes the result and goalscorers of every game played by the club. Published in 2008. Size: 164mm x 245mm – 284 pages. Softback Price: £19.50 • EUR € • US $

Red and Blue Heaven – A comprehensive history of Ards FC A well-produced and illustrated history of the Northern Irish club, Ards FC. In addition to a written history, this book also lists all the date, result and goalscorers for every game played by the club since 1923. Published in 2007. Size: 191mm x 246mm – 367 pages. Softback Price: £16.99 • EUR € • US $

Drogheda United – The Story So Far The story of Drogheda United FC which provides a written history of the Irish club from its formation in 1919, through the merger with Drogheda FC in 1962 to the successes of the club in the present day. Published in 2007. Size: 146mm x 210mm – 240 pages. Softback Price: £15.00 • EUR € • US $

Celtic United – Glasgow and Manchester – Two Football Clubs, One Passion This book contains an examination of the special relationship which has developed over the years between Manchester United and Celtic, the two best-supported clubs in the UK and Ireland. The author highlights the similarities between the clubs' fans and teams, the triumphs and tragedies experienced by both and the altruistic intent behind their formation. Published in 2007. Size: 154mm x 233mm – 352 pages. Softback Price: £9.99 • EUR € • US $

Ipswich Town – The 1978 F.A. Cup Story The well-illustrated story of Ipswich Town's 1978 F.A. Cup campaign which saw the club win the world's oldest knockout competition for the first time in its history. This book draws on interviews with all 12 of the Ipswich players who appeared in the Final and their reminiscences capture the inside story of the club's triumph. Published in 2008. Size: 178mm x 248mm – 208 pages. Hardback Price: £16.99 • EUR € • US $

Tales from the Riverbank – Fulham FC – Part 1: Seasons 1965-66 and 1966-67 A large-size match-by-match review of Fulham’s 1965-66 and 1966-67 seasons which includes 100 photographs taken by the club's official photographer including many never previously published. Published in 2005. Size: 216mm x 302mm – 175 pages. Hardback Price: £20.00 • EUR € • US $

Tales from the Riverbank – Fulham FC – Part 2: Seasons 1967-68 and 1968-69 A large-size match-by-match review of Fulham’s 1967-68 and 1968-69 seasons which includes 110 photographs taken by the club's official photographer including many never previously published. Published in 2006. Size: 216mm x 302mm – 206 pages. Hardback Price: £20.00 • EUR € • US $

Anfield of Dreams – A Kopite’s Odyssey from the Second Division to Sublime Istanbul The well-written memoirs of a devoted Liverpool fan which recalls his experiences following the club from his boyhood in the 1950s through to the present day. Published in 2008. Size: 148mm x 210mm – 384 pages. Softback Price: £8.99 • EUR € • US $

And Now Are You Going to Believe Us – Twenty-Five Years Behind the Scenes at Chelsea FC A photographic book which is packed with hundreds of photographs of Chelsea FC taken over the course of the past 25 years. Published in 2006. Size: 270mm x 229mm – 204 pages. Hardback Price: £19.99 • EUR € • US $

The Irish Uprising – How Keano and the Mighty Quinn saved Sunderland The story of Sunderland FC's 2006/2007 season in which the arrival of Roy Keane as manager produced a remarkable turnaround in fortunes as the team climbed from the foot of the table to win promotion to the Premiership as Football League Champions. Published in 2007. Size: 151mm x 233mm – 216 pages. Softback Price: £10.99 • EUR € • US $

Manchester City – The Mercer-Allison Years A re-issue of this well-produced book, originally published in 2001, which looks back at the fortunes of Manchester City between and 1965 and 1972. During this period, the managerial combination of Joe Mercer and Malcolm Allison brought great success to the club as they won the League Championship, F.A. Cup, League Cup and European Cup-Winners' Cup. This edition published in 2008. Size: 148mm x 210mm – 223 pages. Softback Price: £9.99 • EUR € • US $

Blue, White and Dynamite – A Collection of Waterford Football Stories A collection of stories about Waterford football (under the guise of both Waterford FC and Waterford United FC) spanning over 60 years as told by players, managers, directors and fans of the club. Published in 2007. Size: 148mm x 210mm – 137 pages. Softback Price: £6.99 • EUR € • US $

Over Land and Sea This book contains a Chelsea fan's account of his club's remarkable 2003/2004 season in which the Abramovich millions led the club to the Semi-finals of the Champions League. The author recalls his experiences following Chelsea around Europe for these games. This edition published in 2007. Size: 151mm x 233mm – 236 pages. Softback Price: £9.99 • EUR € • US $

Manchester’s Finest – How the Munich air disaster broke the heart of a great city The story of the 1958 Munich Air Disaster in which many Manchester United's famous team known as the 'Busby Babes' lost their lives. The author also tells the story of the immediate aftermath of the disaster and its effect on the city of Manchester. Published in 2008. Size: 158mm x 240mm – 355 pages. Hardback Price: £16.99 • EUR € • US $

Busby Babes – Men of Magic A reissue of this book first published in 1998 which celebrates the careers of the Manchester United players who died in the 1958 Munich Air Disaster. In researching this book, the author spoke to all the players who survived the crash and also to some of the family and friends of those who died. This edition published in 2008. Size: 153mm x 234mm – 190 pages. Softback Price: £9.99 • EUR € • US $

Manchester United – Building a Legend: The Busby Years A huge well-produced book which is packed with hundreds of excellent-quality photographs taken from throughout Sir Matt Busby's time in charge of Manchester United. Published in 2007. Size: 253mm x 296mm – 272 pages. Hardback Price: £19.99 • EUR € • US $

Cup Kings – Liverpool 1977 A match-by-match review of Liverpool's 1977 European Cup campaign which saw the team crowned European Champions for the first time in the club's history. Well-illustrated in full-colour with many excellent photographs. Published in 2003. Size: 218mm x 270mm – 96 pages. Hardback Price: £11.99 • EUR € • US $

Wigan Athletic – The Football League Years A collection of excellent-quality photographs charting the history of Wigan Athletic FC from their promotion to the Football League in 1978 through to 2000 when this book was first published. This edition published in 2004. Size: 172mm x 245mm – 160 pages. Softback Price: £10.99 • EUR € • US $

Celtic’s Cult Heroes A who's who of Celtic's twenty biggest idols from throughout the history of the club. Covers such famous names as Dan Doyle, Jimmy Quinn, Jimmy McGrory, Jock Stein, Pat Crerand, Jimmy Johnstone, Roy Aitken, Charlie Nicholas and Henrik Larsson. Published in 2008. Size: 163mm x 240mm – 203 pages. Hardback Price: £16.99 • EUR € • US $

East End Heroes, Stateside Kings The story of Clive Charles, Ade Coker and Clyde Best, who made history on 1st April 1972 when they all appeared in a game for West Ham United – the first time 3 black players had been fielded in a single game by a top English club. This book follows their careers at Upton Park and their subsequent moves to the USA where they achieved success in the North American Soccer League. Published in 2008. Size: 158mm x 241mm – 269 pages. Hardback Price: £17.99 • EUR € • US $

One Flew Over the Crossbar The second book from Brian Kennedy, an Exeter City fanatic who frequently travels to the UK from his home in Ireland to watch the Grecians. In this book, Brian humorously recounts his experiences following his team between 2004 and 2007, culminating in a promotion play-off defeat at Wembley. Published in 2007. Size: 149mm x 216mm – 192 pages. Softback Price: £4.99 • EUR € • US $

Arsenal – Extraordinary images of an amazing club A large-sized photographic book which is packed with hundreds of excellent-quality archive photographs of the Gunners taken from throughout the history of the club. Includes a foreword by Arsène Wenger. Published in 2007. Size: 248mm x 285mm – 272 pages. Hardback Price: £25.00 • EUR € • US $

Arsenal Premiership Player Profiles An extremely well-illustrated full-colour who's who of every player to appear for the Gunners in a Premiership match, 1992-2007. Published in 2007. Size: 155mm x 215mm – 176 pages. Hardback Price: £9.99 • EUR € • US $

Gretna FC – Living the Dream – A Season with Football’s Most Remarkable Club The story of Gretna FC's 2006/2007 season during which they won promotion to the Scottish Premier League at the first attempt following successive promotions in the two previous seasons. Published in 2007. Size: 162mm x 240mm – 266 pages. Hardback Price: £14.99 • EUR € • US $

Champions! Sheffield United’s Championship Triumph 1897-98 A well-illustrated look back at Sheffield United FC's League Championship-winning 1897-98 season which contains a match-by-match review and a who's who of the players. Published in 2007. Size: 155mm x 234mm – 156 pages. Softback Price: £9.99 • EUR € • US $

West Ham United – The Managers A well-produced and detailed look at the careers of each of the 11 men who have managed West Ham United from the club's first boss, Syd King in the early 20th Century, through to Alan Curbishley. Published in 2007. Size: 177mm x 254mm – 399 pages. Hardback Price: £20.00 • EUR € • US $

Celtic Minded 2 – Essays on Celtic Football Culture and Identity A look at how Celtic FC has become a social and cultural institution due to the large number of Irish immigrants into Scotland over the past 150 years. Includes articles from a large number of contributors which challenge many of the stereotypes and prejudices which have become embedded in Scottish football and society. Published in 2006. Size: 153mm x 233mm – 288 pages. Softback Price: £10.99 • EUR € • US $

Golden Past, Red Future – Liverpool FC: Champions of Europe 2005 A look at Liverpool's 2004/2005 season, manager Rafa Benitez's first in charge of the club and one in which, remarkably, the team brought the European Cup back to Anfield for the first time in 21 years. The author also examines the previous managerial career of Benitez and his methods on the training field since his arrival in England. Published in 2005. Size: 150mm x 232mm – 178 pages. Softback Price: £9.99 • EUR € • US $

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