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Rangers Football Newspaper Book
Rangers Football Newspaper Book. Capture the history and greatest moments of ‘Rangers’ through the newspapers, as written at the time. Starting with coverage of Rangers’ 3:0 win over Celtic in 1919, 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 Kilmarnock 5-1 to win the League in 1928, and securing the title again and again, including the 9th time-in-a-row in 1997. The honours continue with many of the Scottish Cup and League Cup wins over the last century, not least those finals where a trophy was taken against Celtic such as in 1963, 1966, 1970, 1973, 1975, 1978, 1984, 1986, 1990, 1999, 2002, and 2003. Relive the excitement of winning the ‘treble’ in 1949, 1976, 1978, 1993, 1999 and 2003 and many European games including Rangers first ever International in 1956 and of course their 3-2 victory over Moscow Dynamo to clinch the European Cup Winners Cup in 1972. Read about the tragedy of the Ibrox disaster, about Scots tycoon David Murray purchasing the club with Graeme Souness; Gascoignes’ hat trick to win the league title in 1996 and much much more. A unique and wonderful gift and must have for all Rangers fans.
Manchester United In Europe Football Newspaper Book
Manchester Utd in Europe Football Book. Starting with coverage of Man U’s 2:0 win in 1956 over Anderlecht in the European Cup preliminary round, this book charts a glorious history of great games in all the top European tournaments. Top stories include the amazing 10-0 massacre of Anderlecht in the 1956 2nd leg home tie, the sad and tragic Munich Air Crash in February 1958, and how the team pulled together and went on to beat AC Milan in the Semi final 1st leg in May of that year. Read about of the 5-1 win over Benfica in the 1966 European Cup Quarter Final, and of course beating Benfica again 4-1 to win the 1968 European Cup for the first time. More recent coverage and honours include winning the European Cup Winners Cup in 1991 against Barcelona, the 1991 European Super Cup, The Champions League in 1999, beating Bayern Munich 2-1, and finally, but not least, winning the Champions League again in 2008 in the Moscow Final against Chelsea. Newspaper coverage of Man U’s top European games from the mid 50s to the present day. A unique and wonderful gift and must have for all Man Utd fans. This book is not written by someone looking back in time, but by professional sports reporters from ‘The Daily Mirror’, who witnessed the games and events as they unfolded.
Cardiff City Football Newspaper Book
Cardiff City Football Newspaper Book. Capture the history and greatest moments of Cardiff through the newspapers, as written at the time. Starting with coverage of Cardiff’s 1921 FA Cup tie with Wolves, this book charts a glorious history of great games and titles through the decades of the 20th century. Top stories include the 50th FA Cup Final vs Sheffield Utd in 1925, one of the earliest at Wembley, the glorious defeat of Arsenal to win the FA Cup in 1927, where delighted Welsh fans cheered every kick and Cardiff became the only non English team ‘ever’ to take the cup out of England. Relive the excitement of the successful post war period, including gaining promotion to Division 1 in 1952 by beating Leeds 3-1, the fantastic 4-1 away win against Man Utd in 1953, the 5-2 defeat of Newcastle in 1956 and the 2-1 defeat of Aston Villa in 1960 where 55,000 tense Welshman watched as their team came from behind to clinch victory and promotion back to the 1st Division. Coverage also includes European games, including the 8-0 defeat of Larnaca in the European Cup Winners Cup in 1970 and 1-0 defeat of Real Madrid in the 1971 Quarter Final. Read about Toshack’s £100,000 move in 1970, Cardiff’s defeat of Chelsea in the 1980 and 1986 League Cups, the amazing play off finals at the Millennium Stadium in 2003 where Cardiff gained promotion to the 1st Division/Championship and much much more. A unique and wonderful gift and must have for all Cardiff fans.
Bradford City Football Newspaper Book
Bradford City Football Newspaper Book. Starting with coverage of City’s 6-3 win over Chelsea in 1907, this book charts a glorious history of great games through the decades of the 20th and 21st century. Early top stories include becoming Div 2 Champions in 1908, winning the FA Cup in 1911 beating Newcastle 1-0 and Albert Whitehouse amazing 7 goals in the 8-0 win over Tranmere in 1929. Read about the sad events around the Valley Parade fire of 1985, the joy of gaining promotion to Div 1 in 1996 beating Notts County 2-0 in the play off final, and the fantastic achievement in gaining promotion to the Premiership in 1999. The top stories and matches are covered and much much more. A unique and wonderful gift and must have for all Bradford City fans.
Coventry City Football Newspaper Book
Coventry City Fooball Newspaper Book. Capture the history and greatest moments of ‘Coventry City’ through the newspapers, as written at the time. Starting with coverage of Coventry’s win over Notts Forrest in the 3rd Round of the FA Cup in 1910, this book charts a glorious history of great games and titles through the decades of the 20th century. Top stories include the 8-1 thrashing of Crystal Palace in 1935 and the 4-1 defeat over Leicester in the 1952 FA Cup 3rd round. Read about the appointment of Jimmy Hill as Manager in 1961, becoming Division 3 Champions in 1964, and Division 2 Champions in 1967. Coverage continues into the 70s including European games and the 2-1 defeat of Bayern Munich in 1970. Relive the glory of Coventry’s historic 3-2 win over Spurs to secure the FA Cup in 1987; the team’s battles against the top teams of the Premiership and the ending of an era at Highfield Road, with the 6-2 pounding of Derby in the last ever match at the old stadium. A unique and wonderful gift and must have for all Coventry fans.
Blackburn Rovers Football Newspaper Book
Blackburn Rovers Football Newspaper Book Relive those glorious moments of a favourite sport or 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 Blackburn Rovers through the newspapers, as written at the time. Starting with coverage of Blackburn?s FA Cup second round tie with Spurs 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 winning the League in 1912, the epic 1928 FA Cup win over Huddersfield, promotion to Division 1 in 1939, and again in 1958, the FA Cup Final vs Wolves in 1960, and beating Spurs 7-2 in 1963. Read about the appointment of Kenny Dalglish as Manager in 1991, promotion to the Premiership in 1992 and of course becoming Champions in 1995 and much much more. A unique and wonderful gift and must have for all Blackburn Rovers fans.
West Bromwich Albion Newspaper Book
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. A unique and wonderful gift and must have for all West Brom fans.
West Ham United Football Newspaper Book
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. A unique and wonderful gift and must have for all West Ham United fans.
Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Newspaper Book
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. A unique and wonderful gift and must have for all Wolves fans.
Sheffield United Football Newspaper Book
Sheffield Utd 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 Sheffield Utd through the newspapers, as written at the time. Starting with coverage of Sheffield’s 6-2 win over Manchester City in 1912, this book charts a glorious history of great games and League and Cup titles through the decades of the 20th century. Stories include, defeating Chelsea 3-0 in 1915 to win the FA Cup, winning the Cup again in 1925 beating Cardiff; and reaching the final in 1936. Relive the 6-2 slaughter of Arsenal in 1921; the 11-2 wipe-out of Cardiff in 1926; the 6-0 hammering of West Ham in 1931, the 7-3 victory over arch rivals Sheffield Wednesday in 1951, the 5-0 win over Aston Villa in 1969 and much much more. Read about the appointment of Dave Bassett in 1988, the signing of Vinnie Jones in 1990 for £750,000, the heart stopping play offs over the last few years and the joy of promotion to the Premiership in 2006. A unique and wonderful gift and must have for all Sheffield Utd fans.
Birmingham City Football Newspaper Book
Birmingham City Football Newspaper Book Relive those glorious moments of a favourite sport or 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 Birmingham City through the newspapers, as written at the time. Starting with coverage of City?s 7-0 win over Preston in 1905, this book charts a glorious history of great games through the decades of the 20th century. Top stories include promotion to Division 1 in 1921, the 1931 FA Cup Final vs West Brom, and the 1956 Final against Man City and becoming League Cup Champions in 1963. Read about the appointment of Sir Alf Ramsey as Manager in 1977, the sale of Trevor Francis for £1m in 1979, and his appointment as Manager in 1996, promotion to Division 1 in 1972, 1985, and 1992, the penalty shoot out for the Worthington Cup in 2002, Premiership promotion, and much much more. A unique and wonderful gift and must have for all Birmingham City fans.
Watford Football Newspaper Book
Watford 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 Watford through the newspapers, as written at the time. Starting with coverage of the English Cup 2nd round match against Spurs in 1923, this book charts a glorious history of great games and League titles through the decades of the 20th century. Top stories include, such classics as Watford’s long running 10 – 1 best win over Lowestoft in 1926, the 6 – 1 annihilation of Reading in 1937, the shock away win in the 1950 FA Cup 3rd round over then mighty Preston, the 7-1 defeat of Crystal Palace in 1954, the 1-0 win over Liverpool in the 1970 FA Cup 6th Round, the famous 1-2 away win over Man Utd in the 1978 League Cup. Read about the 7-1 humiliation of Southampton in the 1970 League Cup; against all odds Watford pulled back a 4 goal deficit from the 1st leg and sensationally won in extra time. Relive the thrill of Watford’s rise in fortunes under the management of Graham Taylor and Chairmanship of Elton John from 3rd Division minnows in 1978 to 1st Division stardom in the 1980s including the emotional 1984 FA Cup Final against Everton and numerous top scoring results such as the 8-0 defeat over Sunderland in 1982, the 0-4 away win over Leeds in 1984, the 5-0 win over West Ham in 1985 and many more. A unique and wonderful gift and must have for all Watford fans.
Reading Football Newspaper Book
Reading 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 Reading through the newspapers, as written at the time. Starting with coverage of Reading’s 1-0 defeat of Aston Villa in the 1912 FA Cup 2nd Round, 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 Brentford 7-1 to gain promotion to Division 2 in 1926, the heart stopping FA Cup semi-final in 1927, the Diamond Jubilee celebrations in 1930 looking back on 60 years, the 10-2 slaughter of Crystal Palace in 1946, the dominance over QPR in 1961 winning 3-6 away, and the glorious 3-1 win over Chelsea in the Littlewoods Cup 2nd Round in 1987. Read about the first match at the Madejski Stadium against Luton in 1998 and the rise in fortunes since then, culminating in winning the English Champions League and gaining promotion to the Premiership in 2006. A unique and wonderful gift and must have for all Reading fans.
Aberdeen Football Newspaper Book
Aberdeen Football Newspaper Book. Capture the history and greatest moments of ‘Aberdeen’ through the newspapers, as written at the time. Starting with coverage of Aberdeen’s 6:5 win over Hearts in 1926, 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 Hibs in 1947 to win the Scottish Cup, and again in 1970 against Celtic. Relive that glorious period in the team’s history in the 1980s, when they beat Rangers 2 years running in the Scottish Cup- 1982 & 1983, then went on to beat Celtic in the Scottish Cup in 1984, then Hearts in 1986, then Celtic again (on penalties) in 1990. Many of the European clashes are also covered including the 10-0 pounding of Reykjavik in the 1967 European Cup Winners Cup 1st round and of course the classic final vs Real Madrid in 1983 to win the coveted Cup Winners Cup itself and going on later that year to secure the European Super Cup beating Hamburg 2-0. Read about how Aberdeen secured their League titles, from 1955 after beating Raith Rovers to becoming Champions of the Premier League in 1985. A unique and wonderful gift and must have for all Aberdeen fans.
Middlesbrough Football Newspaper Book
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. A unique and wonderful gift and must have for all Middlesbrough fans.
Celtic Football Newspaper Book
Celtic Football Newspaper Book. Capture the history and greatest moments of ‘Celtic’ through the newspapers, as written at the time. Starting with coverage of Celtic’s 5:0 win over Rangers in the 1925 Scottish Cup semi-final, this book charts a glorious history of great games and League and Cup titles through the decades of the 20th century. Top stories include winning the Scottish Cup in 1925 and securing the title again and again including that great year in Celtic’s history – 1967, when they won 4 major titles – not only winning the Scottish Cup (again), but the League Cup, the League itself and of course broke all records by becoming the first British club in history to win the coveted European Cup. Relive that amazing feat when Celtic won the league 9 times in a row from 1966 to 1974. Read about the classic duels against Rangers, beating them to the silverware – for the League, Scottish Cup or League Cup, in 1957, 1965, 1967, 1969, 1971, 1979, 1980, 1982, 1989. All this and much more are covered. A unique and wonderful gift and must have for all Celtic fans.
Newcastle United Football Newspaper Book
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. A unique and wonderful gift and must have for all Newcastle fans.
Dundee United Football Newspaper Book
Dundee Utd Football Newspaper Book. Capture the history and greatest moments of ‘Dundee Utd’ through the newspapers, as written at the time. Starting with coverage of Dundee United’s 1:0 win over Celtic in 1925, 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 hard fought 4-3 win over Celtic in 1949, and many of their classic encounters including Internationals, where they beat the best Europe could offer such as Barcelona and Juventus, & not forgetting the heart wrenching European Cup Semi-final in 1984 against Roma and of course the UEFA Cup Final of 1987 against Gothenburg. Also covered are the glorious defeats of arch rival Dundee including the 3-0 win in 1980 to secure the League Cup, (for the second year in a row) & the 1983 encounter when they beat them again this time to become champions of the Premier League. Read about, the classic and heart wrenching Scottish Cup Final of 1991 vs Motherwell and of course securing the Cup in 1994 when they beat Rangers at Hampden. A unique and wonderful gift and must have for all Dundee Utd fans.
