Birthday Football Newspaper book
Birthday Football Newspaper book
Birthday Football Newspaper book. Your favourite sport or team in newsprint bound in a personalised leatherette book. 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. pick of the 38 football teams.Aberdeen,Arsena, Aston Villa,Birmingham City, Blackburn Rovers,Bolton Wanderers, Celtic, Charlton Athletic, Chelsea,Crystal Palace, Dundee United, Everton, Fulham, Heart of Midlothian, Hibernian,Ipswich, Leeds, Leicester, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United, Middlesbrough,Newcastle, Norwich, Portsmouth, Rangers, Reading, Sheffield Utd,Southampton,Sunderland,Tottenham Hotspurs,Watford,West Bromwich,West Ham, Wigan Athletic. If this is a special gift you can pick the delivery date after you checkout
Aberdeen. 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. Newspaper coverage continues right up to the end of last season. A unique and wonderful gift and must have for all Aberdeen fans.
Arsena. Starting with coverage of Arsenal’s 2:1 win over Huddersfield in the 1930 FA Cup Final at Wembley, 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 Chelsea in 1933 to win the League, and securing the title again and again including for 3 consecutive years in the 1930s and for a record 7th time in 1953. The honours continue, beating Spurs 6-0 in 1935, winning the FA Cup in 1936 and many other times over the next 70 years, including the double in 1971, 1998 and 2002. European games are also covered, including winning the Cup Winners’ Cup in 1994 and the European Cup Final in 1995. Read about the signing of Bergkamp in 1995, Henry in 1999, the amazing 2004 season without losing a game, and much, much more. Newspaper coverage continues right up to the end of last season. A unique and wonderful gift and must have for all Arsenal fans.
Aston Villa. Starting with coverage of Villa’s 1905 FA Cup win, this book charts a glorious history of great games and League and Cup titles through the decades of the 20th century.Top stories include securing the league title in 1910, winning the FA Cup in 1913 for a record fifth time, and again in 1920 and 1957. League and Coca Cola Cup finals also covered including 1961, 1975, 1977, 1994, 1996 and 2000. Read about winning the European Cup in 1982, the appointment of Graham Taylor in 1987 & 2002, Ron Atkinson in 1991, the signing of Peter Schmeichel in 1999, and much, much more.Newspaper coverage continues right up to the end of last season. A unique and wonderful gift and must have for all Aston Villa fans.
Birmingham City. 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. Newspaper coverage continues right up to the end of last season. A unique and wonderful gift and must have for all Birmingham City fans.
Blackburn Rovers. 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. Newspaper coverage continues right up to the end of last season. A unique and wonderful gift and must have for all Blackburn Rovers fans.
Bolton Wanderers. Starting with coverage of Bolton’s FA Cup Qtr Final win over Charlton in 1923, this book charts a glorious history of great games and Cup titles through the decades of the 20th century. Top stories include coverage of the first ever FA Cup Final at Wembley in 1923, beating West Ham, winning again in 1926 against Man City, again in 1929 against Portsmouth, Finalists in 1953 and winning the Cup yet again in 1958. Read about the League Cup Final vs Liverpool in 1995, beating Spurs 6-1 in 1996, promotion to the Premiership in 1995 and 1997, the opening of the Reebok stadium and much much more. Newspaper coverage continues right up to the end of last season. A unique and wonderful gift and must have for all Bolton Wanderers fans.
Celtic.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. Newspaper coverage continues right up to the end of last season. A unique and wonderful gift and must have for all Celtic fans.
Charlton Athletic. Starting with coverage of Charlton’s promotion to the 2nd Division in 1929, this book charts a glorious history of great games and League and Cup titles through the decades of the 20th century.Top stories include promotion to Division 1 in 1936 and the epic battle over Man Utd to secure Division 1 runners-up in 1937, winning the FA Cup in 1947, beating Middlesbrough 8-1 in 1953 and Man Utd 3-0 in 1955, 1st Division Champions in 2000 and promotion to the Premiership. Read about Flanagan’s hat trick in the 4-1 win over Spurs in 1977, Konchesky’s debut as the youngest ever Charlton player in 1997 and much much more. Newspaper coverage continues right up to the end of last season. A unique and wonderful gift and must have for all Charlton Athletic fans.
Chelsea. Starting with coverage of Chelsea’s election to the 2nd Division 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 reaching the FA Cup Final in 1915, promotion to the 1st Division in 1930 and becoming League Champions in 1955. Coverage also of winning the League Cup in 1963, the FA Cup Final in 1967 and winners in 1970, then going on to secure the European Cup Winners Cup the following year. Relive the stories of the climb back from the 2nd Division, to Cup wins in 1997, 1998 and 2000, and the phenomenal success of recent years. Read about the 82,905 fans who witnessed the 1935 game against Arsenal, Jimmy Greeves’s hat trick in the 6-3 win against Man City in 1960, the signing of Frank Lampard in 2001 and much much more. Newspaper coverage continues right up to the end of last season. A unique and wonderful gift and must have for all Chelsea fans.
Crystal Palace. Starting with coverage of Palace’s win over Newcastle in the 1st Round of the FA Cup in 1907, this book charts a glorious history of great games and titles through the decades of the 20th century. Top stories include promotion to Division 2 in 1921 and Division 1 in 1969, coverage of the 5-0 win over Portsmouth in 1967, and the 2-0 win over Arsenal in the League Cup in 1970. Read about the appointment of Terry Venables as Manager in 1976, Ian Wright’s hat trick in the 4-1 win over Birmingham in 1989, the FA Cup Final vs Man Utd in 1990, promotion to the Premiership in 1994, 1997 and 2004 and much much more. Newspaper coverage continues right up to the end of last season. A unique and wonderful gift and must have for all Palace fans.
Dundee United. 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. Newspaper coverage continues right up to the end of last season. A unique and wonderful gift and must have for all Dundee United fans.
Everton. Starting with coverage of Everton’s FA Cup win in 1906, 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 1 Champions in 1915, and winning the title numerous times including for the 9th time in 1987. Relive the excitement of winning the FA Cup again in 1933, 1966, 1984 and 1995 and of course not forgetting securing The European Cup Winners Cup in 1985. Read about the signing of Gary Lineker in 1985, Tony Cottee in 1988, Peter Beardsley in 1991, Howard Kendall’s appointment as manager for the 3rd time in 1997, the 6-0 win over West Ham in 1999 and much much more. Newspaper coverage continues right up to the end of last season. A unique and wonderful gift and must have for all Everton fans.
Fulham. Starting with coverage of Fulham’s quarter final FA Cup win over Man Utd in 1908, this book charts a glorious history of great games and League and Cup titles through the decades of the 20th century.Top stories include promotion to Division 2 in 1932 and Division 1 in 1949, winning the English Cup against Derby in 1936, the 1958 FA Cup semi final replay vs Man Utd and becoming Finalists in 1975. Read about the signing of Bobby Moore in 1974, and George Best in 1976, Mohammed Al Fayed’s take over of the club in 1997 and Kevin Keegan’s appointment in the same year, promotion to the Premiership in 2001 and much much more. Newspaper coverage continues right up to the end of last season. A unique and wonderful gift and must have for all Fulham fans.
Heart of MidlothianHeart. Starting with coverage of Heart’s 5:1 win over Hibs in 1920, this book charts a glorious history of great games and League and Cup titles through the decades of the 20th century. Top stories include, many of the classic encounters against Hibs; such as the 8-3 thrashing in 1935, the 5-2 walk over in 1949, and the decisive wins knocking them out of the League Cup in 1956 and the Scottish Cup quarter final in 1994. Also included are many of the European games where Hearts took on the might of Europe, including top teams such as Inter Milan, Bayern Munich, Athletico Madrid etc. Read about Sandy Jardine’s 1000th appearance in 1985 where Hearts beat Rangers 3-0. Relive the excitement of securing both the League Cup and League in 1958, and winning the League Cup again in 1959 and 1962 (& the League title in 1960). The Scottish Cup Finals of 1956 beating Celtic and 1998 beating Rangers are also covered and much much more. Newspaper coverage continues right up to the end of last season. A unique and wonderful gift and must have for all Heart Of Midlothian fans.
Hibernian. Starting with coverage of Hib’s 3:0 win over Hearts in 1921, this book charts a glorious history of great games and League and Cup titles through the decades of the 20th century. Top stories include, many of the classic encounters against Hearts; such as the 4-0 win in 1938, the 7-0 trashing in 1973 and the 6-2 walk over in 2000. Also included are many of the European games where Hibs successfully took on the might of Europe, including top teams such as Barcelona, Liverpool, and Juventus and slaughtered others such as the 9-1 win over Rosenborg in the 1974 UEFA Cup. Read about the games that resulted in Hibs winning the league in 1948, 1951 and again in 1952. Relive the excitement and tense moments of Scottish and League Cup finals in 1947, 1972, 1979, 1985, 1993 and of course securing the League Cup in 1972 when they beat Celtic; sweet revenge after losing to them in the Scottish Cup Final earlier that year, and not forgetting the 1991 League Cup Final 2-0 win against Dunfermline. All this and more is covered. Newspaper coverage continues right up to the end of last season. A unique and wonderful gift and must have for all Hibernian fans.
Ipswich. Starting with coverage of Ipswich’s entry to the League in 1938, this book charts a glorious history of great games and League and Cup titles through the decades of the 20th century. Top stories include promotion to Division 2 in 1954 and Division 1 in 1961 and going onto become Division 1 Champions in their first season. European honours in 1962, beating Floriana 10-0. Beating Leeds, (after the 4th attempt) in the FA Cup tie in 1975. Other notable coverage includes winning the FA Cup against Arsenal in 1978, The European Cup in 1981, promotion to the Premiership in 2000, and much much more. Newspaper coverage continues right up to the end of last season. A unique and wonderful gift and must have for all Ipswich fans.
Leeds. Starting with coverage of Leeds’s election to Division 2 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, beating arch rivals Chelsea to gain promotion in 1928, beating Man Utd 5-0 in 1930, coverage of the FA Cup final games in 1965, 1970, 1972, 1973, winning the Fairs cup in 1968 and 1971, League Champions in 1969 and 1992. Read about Don Revie becoming Manager of the Year in 1969, Jack Charlton retiring in 1973, the epic win over Man Utd in 1994, the appointment of George Graham as Manager in 2001 and much much more. Newspaper coverage continues right up to the end of last season. A unique and wonderful gift and must have for all Leeds fans
Leicester. Starting with coverage of Leicester’s promotion to Division 2 in 1908, this book charts a glorious history of great games and League and Cup titles through the decades of the 20th century. Top stories include promotion to Division 1 in 1925, FA Cup Final games in 1949 against Wolves, 1961 against Spurs, 1963 against Man Utd, and finalists again in 1969. Also included is coverage of the great League Cup win in 1964 and the final against Chelsea in 1965. Read about the signing of the 17 year old Peter Shilton in 1967, the departure on Gary Lineker in 1985, promotion to the Premiership in 1994 and much much more. Newspaper coverage continues right up to the end of last season. A unique and wonderful gift and must have for all Leicester fans.
Liverpool.Starting with coverage of Liverpool becoming Division 1 Champions in 1906, 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 Chelsea 6-0 in the classic 1935 encounter, League Championship wins in 1923, 1947, and 1964 when they beat Arsenal 5-0 to secure the title, and countless other times over the next 40 years including for a record 11th time in 1979 and 18th time in 1990. Relive the big cup games, the numerous League Cup wins and FA Cup titles including the double in 1986, European honours in 1973, 1976, 2001 (UEFA Cup), 1977, 1978, 1981, 1984, 2005 (European Cup). Read about Kevin Keegan’s debut in 1971, Bill Shankley’s departure in 1974, the signing of Kenny Dalglish in 1977, his becoming player of the year in 1983, Owen’s 100th Premiership goal in 2003 and much much more. Newspaper coverage continues right up to the end of last season. A unique and wonderful gift and must have for all Liverpool fans
Manchester City. Starting with coverage of City’s 1904 FA Cup win vs Bolton, this book charts a glorious history of great games and League and Cup titles through the decades of the 20th century. Top stories include promotion to Division 1 in 1910, beating Sheffield Wed at the ‘new’ Moss Side ground in 1923, the 3-0 win against Man Utd in 1926 to secure a place in the FA Cup Final, winning the FA Cup in 1934, 1956, 1969, and the European Cup Winners Cup in 1970. Read about the Division 1 Championship wins in 1937 and 1968, the signings of Trevor Francis in 1981, the record £2.5m transfer fee for Keith Curle in 1991, promotion to the Premiership in 2000 and much much more. Newspaper coverage continues right up to the end of last season. A unique and wonderful gift and must have for all Man City fans
Manchester United. Starting with coverage of United’s 1909 FA Cup win, this book charts a glorious history of great games and League and Cup titles through the decades of the 20th century. Top stories include League wins in 1911, 1952, 1957, 1965, and 1967, coverage of FA Cup title wins in 1948, 1963, 1977, 1983, 1985, 1990, and the1994 and 1996 doubles. European honours in 1968, 1991 and of course 1999 with the treble. Read about the tragic Munich air crash in 1958, the signing of Dennis Law for £115,000 in 1962, George Best’s senior debut in 1963, Best’s amazing performance against Benfica in 1966, the appointment of Alex Ferguson in 1986, being the first side to win the Premiership in 1993 and much much more. Newspaper coverage continues right up to the end of last season. A unique and wonderful gift and must have for all Man Utd fans
Middlesbrough. 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. Newspaper coverage continues right up to the end of last season. A unique and wonderful gift and must have for all Middlesbrough fans.
Newcastle. 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. Newspaper coverage continues right up to the end of last season. A unique and wonderful gift and must have for all Newcastle.
Norwich. Starting with coverage of Norwich’s 2-0 win over cup holder Sheffield Wed in 1908, this book charts a glorious history of great games and League and Cup titles through the decades of the 20th century. Top games are covered, including the 3-0 win over Liverpool in the FA Cup in 1937; the 4-0 win over Spurs in 1979, and the win against Bayern Munich in 1993. The trophies gained, winning the League Cup in 1962 and 1985, promotion to the First Division in 1972, and promotion to the Premiership in 2004. Read about, the first game at Carrow Road in 1935, the fire in 1984, the appointment of John Bond as manager in 1973, Delia Smith becoming board Director in 1996, and much much more.Newspaper coverage continues right up to the end of last season. A unique and wonderful gift and must have for all Norwich fans.
Portsmouth. Starting with coverage of Portsmouth finishing top of the Southern League in 1920, 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 Preston 5-0 to become Division 1 Champions in 1927, securing the title again in Portsmouth’s Jubilee year in 1949 and again in 1950. Coverage also of the FA Cup Final games with Bolton in 1929, Man City in 1934 and winning the Cup in 1939. Read about the rise from Division 3 in 1983 to promotion to Division 1 in 1987, then the Premiership in 2003, and much much more. Newspaper coverage continues right up to the end of last season. A unique and wonderful gift and must have for all Portsmouth fans
Rangers.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. Newspaper coverage continues right up to the end of last season. A unique and wonderful gift and must have for all Rangers fans.
Reading. 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.Newspaper coverage continues right up to the end of last season. A unique and wonderful gift and must have for all Reading fans.
Sheffield Utd. 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. Top 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. Newspaper coverage continues right up to the end of last season. A unique and wonderful gift and must have for all Sheffield Utd fans.
Southampton. Starting with coverage of Southampton’s 1908 win over Southern League champions QPR, this book charts a glorious history of great games and League and Cup titles through the decades of the 20th century. Top stories include gaining promotion to Division 2 in 1922, and Division 1 in 1966, the great 8-0 win against Everton in 1971, beating Portsmouth 4-0 in 1975 and Spurs 5-0 in 1985. Read about Laurie Mc Menemy’s first game as Manager in 1973, the fantastic FA Cup triumph against Man Utd in 1976, the signing later that year of Alan Ball, Kevin Keegan in 1980, Peter Shilton in 1982, and Bruce Grobbelaar in 1995, Le Tissier’s farewell match in 2002 and much much more. Newspaper coverage continues right up to the end of last season. A unique and wonderful gift and must have for all Southampton fans.
Sunderland. Starting with coverage of Sunderland’s great 3-0 win over Newcastle 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 and FA Cup Finalists in 1913, beating Birmingham 7-2 to win the league again in 1936, securing the FA Cup in 1937 and that epic victory against Leeds to win the cup again in 1973. Also covered are the 1985 Milk Cup Final against Norwich and the1992 FA Cup Final against Liverpool. Read about, the promotions to Division 1 in 1976, 1980, and promotion to the Premiership in 1999, the opening of the Stadium of Light in 1997, and much much more.Newspaper coverage continues right up to the end of last season. A unique and wonderful gift and must have for all Sunderland fans
Tottenham Hotspurs. Starting with coverage of the resignation of Spurs Manager J Cameron in 1907, this book charts a glorious history of great games and League and Cup titles through the decades of the 20th century. Top stories include promotion to Division 1 in 1909, winning the FA Cup in 1921, promotion in 1950, winning both the League and FA Cup in 1961, securing the FA Cup again the following year and the European Cup Winners Cup in 1963. All the big wins are covered – FA Cup in 1967, 1981, 1982, 1991, League Cup in 1971, 1973, UEFA Cup in 1972, Coca Cola Cup in 1994, Worthington Cup in 1999. Read about the signing of Danny Blanchflower in 1954, Jimmy Greeves in 1962, Terry Venables first Spurs goal in 1965, his signing as Manager in 1987 and much much more.
Watford. 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. Newspaper coverage continues right up to the end of last season. A unique and wonderful gift and must have for all Watford fans.
West Bromwich. 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. Newspaper coverage continues right up to the end of last season. A unique and wonderful gift and must have for all West Brom fans
West Ham. Starting in 1904 with coverage of the opening game at the new Stratford stadium, beating Millwall 3-0, this book charts a glorious history of great games and League and Cup titles through the decades of the 20th century. 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.Newspaper coverage continues right up to the end of last season. A unique and wonderful gift and must have for all West Ham fans.
Wigan Athletic.Starting in 1934 with coverage of the FA cup 1st round 6-1 win over Carlisle, this book charts a glorious history of great games and League and Cup matches through the decades of the 20th & 21st century. Top stories include Wigan’s 2-2 draw against Newcastle in the 1954 FA cup 3rd round, the 4-2 win over Chelsea in 1981, the 1-1 draw vs Man City in the 1999 FA Cup semi final first leg. Coverage also of the great rise in fortune from Division 2 champions in 2003, the 5-0 destruction of Crystal Palace latter in that year, the 3-1 defeat of West Ham in 2004,and achieving the ultimate prize of Newspaper coverage continues right up to the end of last season. A unique and wonderful gift and must have for all Wigan Athletic fans
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