The Victorian Football Miscellany
Title | The Victorian Football Miscellany PDF eBook |
Author | Paul Brown |
Publisher | Superelastic |
Pages | 182 |
Release | 2013-05-29 |
Genre | Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | 0956227058 |
The Victorian Football Miscellany is a quirky and fascinating collection of trivia, facts and anecdotes from football’s earliest years. Delve into an absorbing world of ox-bladder balls, baggy-kneed knickerbockers and outstanding moustaches, and read remarkable tales of the first ever cup final, the invention of the shinpad, the evolution of dribbling, the first own goal and a seemingly-invincible penalty-taking elephant. Other entries cover the foundation of the Football Association, the development of the Laws of the Game and the origins of football’s most popular clubs. Packed with stories, profiles and lists, this is an indispensable guide to the colourful and unusual world of 19th century football.
Middlesbrough FC Miscellany
Title | Middlesbrough FC Miscellany PDF eBook |
Author | Tony Matthews |
Publisher | Amberley Publishing Limited |
Pages | 112 |
Release | 2014-07-15 |
Genre | Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | 1445641682 |
Everything you ever needed to know about The Boro.
The West Bromwich Albion Miscellany
Title | The West Bromwich Albion Miscellany PDF eBook |
Author | David Clayton |
Publisher | The History Press |
Pages | 97 |
Release | 2017-03-17 |
Genre | Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | 0750984066 |
The West Bromwich Albion Miscellany – a book on the Baggies like no other, packed with facts, stats, trivia, stories and legend. Now, with the club experiencing previously uncharted highs, take a look back at what has made West Bromwich Albion Football Club what it is today – the players and characters that have represented the Albion over the years and the events that have shaped the club. If you want to know the record crowd for a home game, the record appearance holder, the longest-serving manager and a host of other weird, wonderful and entertaining facts, look no further – this is the book you've been waiting for. From record goal scorers, to record defeats; from Cyrille Regis to Ron Atkinson, from nicknames to Frank Skinner and other celebrity supporters – it's all in The West Bromwich Albion Miscellany – can you afford not to own a copy?
The Celtic FC Miscellany
Title | The Celtic FC Miscellany PDF eBook |
Author | David W Potter |
Publisher | The History Press |
Pages | 186 |
Release | 2011-09-01 |
Genre | Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | 0752490591 |
Celtic is an unusual football club, inspiring strong feelings in almost everyone. It is of course virtually impossible to chronicle all that has happened in the history of the club, but this little gem draws together some of the most interesting, quirky and downright odd events that have taken place over their long and auspicious existence. Packed with facts, stats, trivia, stories and legend, the reader will delve deep to find out all about the events and people who have shaped the club into what it is today. Featured here are a plethora of stories on this charismatic football club ranging from how the club was formed, to little-known facts about players and managers. Here you will find player feats, individual records and plenty of amusing quotes. Rivalry with Rangers, favourite managers and cult heroes from yesteryear – a book no true Celtic fan should be without.
The Birmingham City Miscellany
Title | The Birmingham City Miscellany PDF eBook |
Author | Tony Matthews |
Publisher | The History Press |
Pages | 262 |
Release | 2012-08-01 |
Genre | Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | 0752490559 |
The Birmingham City Miscellany – a book on the Blues like no other, packed with facts, stats, trivia, stories and legend. Delve deep to find out all about the events and people who have shaped the club into what it is today. Featured here are a plethora of stories on this charismatic football club ranging from how the club was formed, to little-known facts about players and managers. Here you will find player feats, individual records and plenty of weird and wonderful trivia. Rivalry with Villa, favourite managers, quotes ranging from the profound to the downright bizarre and cult heroes from yesteryear – a book no true Birmingham City fan should be without.
Burnley FC Miscellany
Title | Burnley FC Miscellany PDF eBook |
Author | David Clayton |
Publisher | Amberley Publishing Limited |
Pages | 90 |
Release | 2014-08-15 |
Genre | Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | 144564245X |
Everything you ever needed to know about Burnley.
The QPR Miscellany
Title | The QPR Miscellany PDF eBook |
Author | Ash Rose |
Publisher | The History Press |
Pages | 192 |
Release | 2012-02-01 |
Genre | Games & Activities |
ISBN | 0752490273 |
The QPR Miscellany is the definitive set text for every fan of the world famous Rangers. Packed with facts, fun, gossip, nostalgia and conjecture, it looks back over their glorious history to celebrate the personalities, victories and controversies of the sport’s biggest name, culminating in their extraordinary return to the Premier League in 2010/11.Handily pocket-sized to pull out in the middle of those pub arguments over who was the fastest, dirtiest or biggest, this book will not only tell you who scored the most goals, what was the largest attendance or who was the longest-serving manager, but also who earned the most red cards and how the club became one of the richest in the world. Put down your pie and pick up a copy.