Soccer Books Limited West Ham United

When Football Was Football – West Ham United – A Nostalgic Look at a Century of the Club A well-produced photographic book which takes a nostalgic look back at the history of West Ham United FC in the days before the Premier League and millionaire players and billionaire owners became part of the game. Includes hundreds of monochrome and colour photographs of the Hammers from this era. Published in 2011. Size: 255mm x 258mm – 208 pages. Hardback Price: £18.99 • EUR € • US $

West Ham’s 30 Memorable Matches A well-produced book which looks at thirty of the most memorable matches played by West Ham United from the late 19th Century through to the present day. Published in 2011. Size: 163mm x 242mm – 188 pages. Hardback Price: £14.99 • EUR € • US $

West Ham United in the League Cup A detailed look at all of West Ham United's games in the League Cup competition, up to and including the 2010/11 season. Includes team line-ups and scorers for both teams plus match reports for many of the key games. The book is also illustrated with programme covers from the author's extensive collection. Published in 2011. Size: 189mm x 247mm – 80 pages. Softback Price: £10.00 • EUR € • US $

Bring Me the Head of Trevor Brooking – Three Decades of East End Soap Opera at West Ham United The inside story of the past 30 years at West Ham United, a period which has seen many ups and downs at the club both on and off the field of play. Includes exclusive interviews with a number of the key protagonists at the club during this era. Published in 2010. Size: 152mm x 234mm – 272 pages. Softback Price: £10.99 • EUR € • US $

West Ham in the Sixties – The Jack Burkett Story The story of West Ham United's successes in the 1960s as told by Jack Burkett, a full-back who played for the club between 1958 and 1968 winning the F.A. Cup in 1964 and the European Cup-Winners' Cup in 1965. This well-illustrated book includes many photographs from Burkett's private collection, many of which are previously unpublished. Published in 2009. Size: 169mm x 249mm – 271 pages. Softback Price: £15.00 • EUR € • US $

Iron Filings – The Cartoons of Over Land & Sea A collection of cartoons about West Ham United taken from the pages of the fanzine, Over Land & Sea. These cartoons were published between 1989 and 2007 and provide a humorous look at the Hammers' fortunes during this period. Published in 2007. Size: 165mm x 235mm – 96 pages. Softback Price: £12.99 • EUR € • US $

West Ham United Miscellany A varied collection of trivia, facts, quotes and statistics about West Ham United FC. This edition published in 2008. Size: 122mm x 193mm – 184 pages. Hardback Price: £9.99 • EUR € • US $

West Ham United – 101 Beautiful Games A selection of 101 of the most memorable games in which West Ham United have played between the years of 1908 and 2008. Includes the West Ham team line-up and scorers plus a match report for each of the games covered. Published in 2008. Size: 156mm x 234mm – 174 pages. Softback Price: £11.99 • EUR € • US $

West Ham United – On This Day A collection of historical events, facts and figures about West Ham United FC which have occurred on every day of the year from throughout the history of the club. Published in 2008. Size: 123mm x 194mm – 192 pages. Hardback Sale Price (Save £5.00): £4.99 • 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 $

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 $

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 $

The Claret & Blue Book of West Ham United A varied collection of history, trivia, facts and statistics about West Ham United FC. Published in 2007. Size: 121mm x 193mm – 144 pages. Hardback Price: £9.99 • EUR € • US $

War Hammers – The Story of West Ham United During the First World War The fascinating story of West Ham United between the 1913/14 and 1918/19 seasons. During this period, the club enjoyed some success in the wartime competitions which, in many respects, led to them being accepted into the Football League when it resumed in 1919. Published in 2007. Size: 154mm x 234mm – 190 pages. Softback Price: £14.99 • EUR € • US $

Boys of ’86 – The Untold Story of West Ham United’s Greatest-Ever Season The story of West Ham United's 1985/86 season during which they almost won the League Championship for the only time in their history against all the odds before ultimately being denied on the last day of the season. Includes interviews with the management and players who recount previously untold stories and anecdotes from the season. This edition published in 2004. Size: 152mm x 234mm – 239 pages. Softback Price: £7.99 • EUR € • US $

West Ham United – The Elite Era – A Complete Record 1958-2009 The updated 4th edition of this excellent history of West Ham United from 1958 to 2009 includes full line-ups and statistics for every game played during this period as well as a season-by-season review of the club's progress. This edition published in 2009. Size: 164mm x 241mm – 576 pages. Hardback Sale Price (Save £10.01): £9.99 • EUR € • US $

The Black Hammers – The Voice of West Ham United’s Ebony Heroes A look at the increasing influence of black footballers at West Ham United which follows the story of pioneers such as Clyde Best during the 1960s through to the many home-grown players of the modern day. Published in 2006. Size: 158mm x 240mm – 349 pages. Hardback Price: £16.99 • EUR € • US $

The Men of 64 – West Ham United & Preston North End in the F.A. Cup A review of the 1964 F.A. Cup competition from the viewpoint of the two finalists – West Ham United and Preston North End. Includes interviews with many of the players who appeared in the final. Published in 2005. Size: 156mm x 236mm – 222 pages. Softback Sale Price (Save £7.50): £7.49 • EUR € • US $

Iron in the Blood – The Story of Thames Ironworks FC 1895-1900 The interesting story of the formative years of Thames Ironworks FC from 1895-1900. This was the club who later became West Ham United and this book includes full statistics for games played by Thames Ironworks and biographies of important figures at the club. Published in 2005. Size: 210mm x 297mm – 100 pages. Softback Price: £10.00 • EUR € • US $

For the Claret and Blue A West Ham United fan and former hooligan recalls his experiences following the club during the 1960s and 1970s. The author also draws on the experiences of other West Ham supporters who were involved in violence at football matches. Published in 2004. Size: 158mm x 240mm – 268 pages. Hardback Sale Price (Save £8.50): £8.49 • EUR € • US $

The Official West Ham United Dream Team The ultimate West Ham United team as recently chosen by the fans which lists not only the winners of the poll for each position but also the runner-ups. Well-illustrated in full-colour. Published in 2003. Size: 156mm x 234mm – 160 pages. Softback Price: £12.99 • EUR € • US $

The Definitive West Ham United F.C. A full statistical record of West Ham United from 1898-2003. Published in 2003. Size: 208mm x 293mm – 138 pages. Softback Price: £12.00 • EUR € • US $

West Ham United F.C. – The 25 Year Record 1973-1998 A title in the 25 Year Record Series which covers the seasons 1973-74 to 1997-98. With full line-ups and statistics and all cup results, this is excellent value. Also includes brief write-ups. Size: 149mm x 210mm – 72 pages. Softback Price: £4.99 • EUR € • US $

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