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Charlton Athletic Miscellany - Addicks Trivia, History, Facts & Stats (Hardcover): Matthew Eastley Charlton Athletic Miscellany - Addicks Trivia, History, Facts & Stats (Hardcover)
Matthew Eastley
R306 R136 Discovery Miles 1 360 Save R170 (56%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Charlton Athletic Miscellany collects together all the most vital information you never knew you needed to know about the Addicks. In these pages you will find irresistible anecdotes and the most mindblowing stats and facts - Heard the one about Edwardian fans brandishing fishes on sticks at 'Haddocks' matches? Or the 'League Liner' away trip whose price included a dolphins' football match between Brighton and Charlton? What about the 1965 match when the referee and captains agreed to mime the toss-up? Do you know when The Valley hosted its record attendance of 75,031? Or a striptease stag night to boost a midfielder's testimonial fund? Or which manager turned down the club to run a sweetshop? All these stories and hundreds more appear in a brilliantly researched collection of trivia - essential for any fan who holds the riches of Charlton Athletic's history close to their heart.

The Arsenal Companion - Gunners Annecdotes, History, Trivia, Facts and Figures (Hardcover): Paul Donnelley The Arsenal Companion - Gunners Annecdotes, History, Trivia, Facts and Figures (Hardcover)
Paul Donnelley
R307 R252 Discovery Miles 2 520 Save R55 (18%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The Arsenal Companion collects together all the vital information you never knew you needed to know about Arsenal FC. In these pages you will find irresistible anecdotes and the most mindblowing stats and facts. Heard the one about the glam rock single, 'A Love Song For My Lady', recorded by Charlie George as 'Charlie Gorgeous'? How about the linesman's injury that led to commentator Jimmy Hill running the line at Highbury? Do you know which former full-back managed the club for the shortest ever spell? Which 80s star advertised fitted kitchens and a white leather suit for Top Man? Or which 60s stopper was known as 'Sponge' due to his ability to soak up pressure? All these stories and hundreds more appear in a brilliantly researched collection of trivia, essential for any fan who holds the riches of red-and-white history close to their heart. Featuring a foreword by Frank McLintock.

Fifty Years of Manchester City - The Best and Worst of Everything (Hardcover): Steve Mingle Fifty Years of Manchester City - The Best and Worst of Everything (Hardcover)
Steve Mingle
R532 R278 Discovery Miles 2 780 Save R254 (48%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

To celebrate 50 years of watching Manchester City, Steve Mingle presents an array of memories spanning the whole period. The Best and Worst of Everything includes heroes and villains, triumphs and disasters, moments of genius and heinous cock-ups. Here are Steve's most memorable games, players and incidents in a weird and wonderful range of categories. There's much to look back on with affection - the best wins at Old Trafford, the Goat's spawniest finishes, Bell's finest goals, the best wins with ten men - but also plenty of pain, as Steve looks back on the worst goalkeeping howlers, City's jinxes and the biggest villains ever to have darkened the club's doorways. Amongst all this, Steve selects his favourite hard men, pie-eaters and comedy moments as well as providing hard statistical input - who have really been City's penalty kings? Who do we wish we could have played every week? It's a fascinating book packed with memories good and bad, full of debating points for City fans of all ages.

The Turnpike Rivalry - The Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns (Paperback): Richard Peterson, Stephen Peterson The Turnpike Rivalry - The Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns (Paperback)
Richard Peterson, Stephen Peterson
R636 R508 Discovery Miles 5 080 Save R128 (20%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Seven decades of the intense Steelers-Browns rivalry.Football historians regard the games between the Cleveland Browns and the Pittsburgh Steelers as the basis for one of the greatest rivalries in NFL history. Authors Richard Peterson and Stephen Peterson, in telling the engaging story of these teams who play only a two-hour drive along the turnpike from each other, explore the reasons behind this intense rivalry and the details of its ups and downs for each team and its fans. The early rivalry was a tale of Browns dominance and Steelers ineptitude. In the 1950s and 1960s, the Browns-led by Hall of Famers ranging from Otto Graham and Marion Motley in the 1950s to Jim Brown, Bobby Mitchell, and Leroy Kelly in the 1960s-won 32 of the first 40 games played against the Steelers. In the 1970s, the Steelers-led by Terry Bradshaw, Franco Harris, and the Steel Curtain-finally turned things around. When the AFL and NFL merged in 1970, Art Rooney agreed to move the Steelers only if the Browns also moved into the AFC and played in the same division so that their rivalry would be preserved. Despite the fierce rivalry, these cities and their fans have much in common, most notably the working-class nature of the Steeler Nation and the Dawg Pound and their passion, over the decades, for their football teams. Many fans are able to regularly making the 130-mile trip to watch the games. From the first game on October 7, 1950, where Cleveland defeated the Steelers 30-17, to last season's infamous helmet incident with Mason Rudolph and Myles Garrett, the rivalry remains as intense as ever.

Plymouth Argyle on This Day - History, Facts and Figures from Every Day of the Year (Hardcover): Plymouth Argyle on This Day - History, Facts and Figures from Every Day of the Year (Hardcover)
R254 Discovery Miles 2 540 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Plymouth Argyle On This Day revisits all the most magical and memorable moments from the club's rollercoaster past, mixing in a maelstrom of quirky anecdotes and legendary characters to produce an irresistibly dippable Pilgrims diary - with an entry for every day of the year. From the club's Victorian foundation as Argyle FC through to the 21st century, the green-and-white faithful have witnessed League Cup and FA Cup semi-finals, Second and Third Division titles, play-off thrills and relegation battles - all featured here. Timeless greats such as Paul Mariner, Kevin Hodges and Sammy Black, Jack Chisholm, Tommy Tynan and Mickey Evans all loom larger than life. Revisit 16th May 1963, when a record crowd of 100,000 watched Argyle play Legia Warsaw in Poland. 14th April 1984: the Pilgrims take on Watford looking to book a date at Wembley. Or 3rd May 1930, when Third Division (South) title celebrations involved a giant pasty!

Guardiola Vs Mourinho: More Than Coaches (Paperback, UK ed.): Rui Lanca Guardiola Vs Mourinho: More Than Coaches (Paperback, UK ed.)
Rui Lanca
R304 R247 Discovery Miles 2 470 Save R57 (19%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days
They Nearly Reached the Sky - West Ham United in Europe (Paperback): Brian Belton They Nearly Reached the Sky - West Ham United in Europe (Paperback)
Brian Belton
R512 R416 Discovery Miles 4 160 Save R96 (19%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

From the earliest days of West Ham United the club sought out competition from outside the British Isles. Building on this, the Hammers, led by England captain Bobby Moore, won their way into top class competition in Europe to become the first side made up entirely of English players to win a major international trophy: the European Cup Winners Cup in 1965 at Wembley. Although this was to be the zenith of the team's performance on the international stage, there were to be further exciting and intriguing campaigns and games-great goals, magnificent victories, and defeats fought to the finish. However, this is more a story about places, people, and times, as West Ham went about breaking ground and hearts on their rampage across the continent. The boys from London's East End were learning, teaching, and developing a pedigree of football that was to be replicated, but never entirely reproduced. No-one else had the pioneering magic that the Irons engendered; they nearly reached the sky, while others just followed. This is the story of that glory.

Messi - The King of Camp Nou (Paperback): Jason Pettigrove Messi - The King of Camp Nou (Paperback)
Jason Pettigrove
R552 Discovery Miles 5 520 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Widely regarded as the greatest footballer of all time, seven-time Ballon d'Or and six-time Golden Shoe winner, Lionel Messi, enjoyed a record-breaking 17-year career at FC Barcelona during which time he scored more goals, played more games, won more titles and provided more assists than any other player in the Catalan club's history. Adored by Barca fans, Messi reigned supreme until August 2021, when he made a tearful farewell to a stunned global audience. Messi: The King of Camp Nou is the definitive story of Lionel Messi's entire Barca career, written by Jason Pettigrove, a football journalist who worked for FC Barcelona during Messi's final years in Catalonia. Charting Messi's rise as a hopeful 13-year-old Argentinian boy from Rosario to becoming the best footballer in the world, Pettigrove's comprehensively researched book features exclusive interviews with key individuals in Messi's story - team-mates, opponents, managers, agents and fellow journalists - including: Joan Laporta, Lionel Scaloni, Victor Font, Sir Kenny Dalglish, Jamie Carragher, Mike Phelan, Josep Maria Minguella, Horacio Gaggioli, Tony Watt, Santi Padro and Jorge Barraza. From being signed by Barca on a napkin to Champions League glory and becoming FC Barcelona captain, Messi: The King of Camp Nou reveals the inside story of Leo's remarkable reign at Barca including breaking Pele's incredible record for most goals scored at one club, how the longed for Copa America title was won and how he, season-on-season, mesmerised the football world.

The Official Birmingham City Annual 2023 (Hardcover): The Official Birmingham City Annual 2023 (Hardcover)
R243 Discovery Miles 2 430 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

"Featuring every player in Blues' squad, along with a review of the season, a spotlight on all-time Blues greats, celebrity Bluenoses, Blues Women, 'Blues News' and St. Andrew's Stadium, the Birmingham City 2023 annual is essential reading for all Blues fans. Find out about Blues' unique place in European history and why 'Keep Right On' is the club anthem. Looking ahead, we review the biggest games coming up in the second half of the season. All this plus quizzes and puzzles to test yourself on - and the BCFC annual must be your number one choice!"

The Official Bournemouth AFC Annual 2023 (Hardcover): The Official Bournemouth AFC Annual 2023 (Hardcover)
R243 Discovery Miles 2 430 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

"The Cherries are looking to have another top Championship season... And entertain the best fans in the country with some great games and goals along the way! As well as a number of features on the history of our great club and the players who have featured over the years, the 2023 annual also includes fun facts, quizzes, puzzles and exclusive club features. In our brand-new annual we've packed everything you'll need to know about AFC Bournemouth between two covers, so get reading now!"

The Official Crystal Palace Annual 2023 (Hardcover): The Official Crystal Palace Annual 2023 (Hardcover)
R243 Discovery Miles 2 430 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

"The Official Crystal Palace Annual 2023 has everything a Palace fan could want to know about the club. Look back on the 2021-22 season and read about everything that happened at the club. Read about Palace Legends, the exciting Palace Academy and new development, the training ground, Crystal Palace (Women), Palace for Life Foundation and much, much more. Also, why not try your hand at some games, quizzes and colouring-in? Essential reading for any fans of the club which is: SOUTH LONDON AND PROUD"

The Official Heart of Midlothian Annual 2023 (Hardcover): The Official Heart of Midlothian Annual 2023 (Hardcover)
R243 Discovery Miles 2 430 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The Official Hearts Annual 2023 offers a glimpse into another exciting season with Hearts - for players and supporters! As well as a number of features on the history of our great club and the players who have pulled on the famous maroon jersey, there are fun facts, quizzes, puzzles and exclusive club features. From iconic former managers to stylish kits of the past, the Heart of Midlothian 2023 Annual is full of great content for everyone of a maroon persuasion! The perfect present for fans of all ages!

The Official Queens Park Rangers Annual 2023 (Hardcover): The Official Queens Park Rangers Annual 2023 (Hardcover)
R243 Discovery Miles 2 430 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

"We're back! Yes R's fans, it's that time of year again when we offer you all of your favourite posters, puzzles, player profiles and pre-season highlights in The Official QPR Annual 2023. This 2023 edition is packed full of features and is sure to delight readers of all ages. With a look back at last season's successes, hopes are high for our hooped heroes this campaign and we get an insight into what makes a few of them tick in our Q&A sessions. So, when you aren't cheering the lads on, why not get stuck into this season's QPR Annual for all things Super Hoops? We hope you enjoy it. Come on you R's!"

History of Surfing (Hardcover): 'Matt Warshaw History of Surfing (Hardcover)
'Matt Warshaw 1
R1,338 R1,013 Discovery Miles 10 130 Save R325 (24%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Matt Warshaw knows more about surfing than any other person on the planet. After five years of research and writing, Warshaw has crafted an unprecedented history of the sport and the culture it has spawned. At nearly 500 pages, with 250,000 words and more than 250 rare photographs, The History of Surfing reveals and defines this sport with a voice that is authoritative, funny, and wholly original. The obsessive nature of this endeavor is matched only by the obsessive nature of surfers, who will pore through these pages with passion and opinion. A true category killer, here is the definitive history of surfing.

The Little Book of Chelsea - Over 170 true-blue quotes! (Hardcover): Clive Batty The Little Book of Chelsea - Over 170 true-blue quotes! (Hardcover)
Clive Batty 1
R140 R112 Discovery Miles 1 120 Save R28 (20%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Stamford Bridge has become home to a dazzling array of world stars: from Ron 'Chopper' Harris and Ken Bates through Ruud Gullit, Roberto Di Matteo and Glenn Hoddle to Mourinho, Costa, John Terry, Diego Costa, David Luiz and Thibaut Courtois, there is no lack of characters to draw on for quotes, some funny, some profound and some downright absurd.

The Lonely Hearts Lido Club - An uplifting read about friendship that will warm your heart (Paperback): Charlie Lyndhurst The Lonely Hearts Lido Club - An uplifting read about friendship that will warm your heart (Paperback)
Charlie Lyndhurst
R280 R202 Discovery Miles 2 020 Save R78 (28%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

'My favorite read of 2022, I am recommending it to everyone I know.' Reader Review Three strangers all caught in the deep end... but can they help each other float through? After tragically losing her husband and being left a single mother to two children, Gabriella has only one escape for herself - swimming at a local London lido to clear her mind. A constant stream of both new and familiar faces visit the lido like Gabriella - but she doesn't suspect any are suffering quite like her, until she meets Helen - who swims to escape her emotionless husband, and Ian - who feels lost in the deep end after becoming unemployed and unable to tell his husband. Grateful for new companionship, these three strangers decide to make their friendship into something more permanent: The Lonely Hearts Lido Club. An uplifting, captivating read about the power of friendship - fans of Hazel Prior and Mike Gayle will adore this. Readers are loving joining The Lonely Hearts Lido Club: 'I'm in awe of how Charlie Lyndhurst manages to tease out the extraordinary from ordinary lives and make me like every single character.' Sue Moorcroft, author of Summer at the French Cafe 'This was a wonderful story, full of emotion, hope and joy.' Reader Review 'This was a truly beautiful book to read...full of emotion, hope and joy.' Reader Review 'Three strangers bond at the pool and form a friendship to circumvent their personal struggles. I really enjoyed this book it's rare that you read a book about a true friendship.' Reader Review 'Love how each of these ppl are dealing with different heartbreaking situations, but manage to find a way to come together to fight their grief, but find happiness together instead. The writing is beautiful, the characters rich, and the storyline keeps you wanting to turn the pages long into the night.' Reader Review 'This was a great lighthearted beach read. About strangers who connect in a beautiful way. It was a great read' Reader Review 'This was an absolutely wonderful read! It was exactly what I look for in a character driven novel - it made me want to be a part of this little group so so badly!' Reader Review 'It was a beautiful read about friendship and how three people can come together and support each other. Loved the writing style and I think it's a perfect summer read.' Reader Review 'A real escapist summer read...their friendship is uplifting and heart-warming. I almost wish I was part of the Lonely Hearts Lido Club myself!' Reader Review 'This was a super cute book...it was witty and charming and I'd highly recommend!' Reader Review Praise for Charlie Lyndhurst: 'A super cute read - you'll be laughing and crying.' Mandy Baggott, author of Staying Out for the Summer 'Perfect meet cutes, great characters, a few laughs, and of course that HEA that checks all the feelgood boxes' Reader Review 'I adored every character... I truly loved it.' Reader Review 'I loved jumping between these three stories. I really fell in love with all of these characters.' Reader Review 'The story was fantastic. An almost Love, Actually kind of vibe.' Reader Review 'Had me laughing out loud. The writing is good, the storyline is adorable and the characters are lovable.' Reader Review 'Didn't let me go until I read the final page...I became fully invested in their lives.' Reader Review 'A heartwarming story of staying true to yourself, charming and heartfelt.' Reader Review

The Little Book of Man City - More than 170 Blue Moon quotes (Hardcover, Revised and updated): Orange Hippo! The Little Book of Man City - More than 170 Blue Moon quotes (Hardcover, Revised and updated)
Orange Hippo!
R220 R181 Discovery Miles 1 810 Save R39 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Manchester City stormed to the clubs fourth Premier League title in 2019, the fourth championship in seven seasons, which is a far cry from the 44-year wait which ended in 2012! It is hard to believe that less than 20 years ago, City were in what is now League One. Their loyal fans spent so many years riding on the wildest roller-coaster in English football, with so many ups and downs that they hardly knew in which division they were competing, but things have changed and now City are among not only England's elite, but also Europe's. This incredible journey is recorded in this updated edition of The Little Book of Man City, a selection of the wit and wisdom of the great characters who have been associated with the club. From managers, such as Malcolm Allison, Kevin Keegan, Roberto Mancini and Pep Guardiola, via garrulous fans such as Radio 1's Mark and Lard and the Gallagher brothers to voluble players such as Francis Lee, Dennis Tueart, Rodney Marsh, Kun Aguero and Vincent Kompany, here are more than 170 funny and biting quotes for the avid fan of 'the only club in Manchester'. As their chaplain once said, 'Imagine where City would be if I hadn't been praying for them all these years.'

1921 - The Yankees, the Giants, and the Battle for Baseball Supremacy in New York (Paperback): Lyle Spatz, Steve Steinberg 1921 - The Yankees, the Giants, and the Battle for Baseball Supremacy in New York (Paperback)
Lyle Spatz, Steve Steinberg; Foreword by Charles C Alexander
R727 R623 Discovery Miles 6 230 Save R104 (14%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

At the dawn of the roaring twenties, baseball was struggling to overcome two of its darkest moments: the death of a player during a game and the revelations of the 1919 Black Sox scandal. At this critical juncture for baseball, the two teams that emerged to fight for the future of the game were also battling for the hearts and minds of New Yorkers as the city dramatically rose to the pinnacle of the baseball world. 1921 tells the story of a season that pitted the New York Yankees against their Polo Grounds landlords and hated rivals, John McGraw's Giants, in the first all-New York City World Series. Lyle Spatz and Steve Steinberg re-create the drama that featured the charismatic Babe Ruth in his assault on baseball records in the face of McGraw's disdain for the American League and the Ruth-led slugging style. Their work evokes the early 1920s with the words of renowned sportswriters such as Damon Runyon, Grantland Rice, and Heywood Broun, and with more than fifty photographs, offering a vivid picture of the colorful characters, the crosstown rivalry, and the incomparable performances of this classic season.

The Official Hibernian Annual 2023 (Hardcover): The Official Hibernian Annual 2023 (Hardcover)
R320 R134 Discovery Miles 1 340 Save R186 (58%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

"The Official Hibernian FC Annual 2023 is essential reading for Hibs fans of all ages. Packed full of exclusive features, enjoy a look back on last season's exploits in league and cup games; find out more about your favourite players and what makes them tick, learn some fun facts and put your Hibee knowledge to the test with quizzes, puzzles and other challenges. With plenty of great photos and loads of behind-the-scenes insights into your favourite club, the 2023 annual is a must for any Hibee. "

Arsenal - The Archives Collection (Hardcover, Collector's ed): Arsenal - The Archives Collection (Hardcover, Collector's ed)
R3,966 R1,980 Discovery Miles 19 800 Save R1,986 (50%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Mark Hateley: Hitting the Mark - My Story (Hardcover): Mark Hateley Mark Hateley: Hitting the Mark - My Story (Hardcover)
Mark Hateley
R591 R484 Discovery Miles 4 840 Save R107 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Hitting the Mark is the explosive, hard-hitting, no-holds-barred autobiography of 80's and 90's football icon, Mark Hateley. Born into a football family - Mark's father Tony played for among others, Aston Villa, Liverpool and Chelsea - Mark was destined to forge a career in the game. After starting out with Coventry City, Mark spent a year at Portsmouth before earning a lucrative move to Serie A with AC Milan. A fearsome, all-action centre forward with an eye for goal, Mark immediately endeared himself to the fans of I Rosseneri when he scored the winning goal in the Milan derby against Internazionale. Still revered by the infamous Curva Sud today, Mark left Milan in 1987 and joined Monaco. He scored 14 league goals and won the Ligue 1 title in his debut season, but two serious ankle injuries ruled Mark out the game for the best part of a year. Mark reflects honestly on his rehabilitation and the impact his absence from football had on him. When he was fit to return to action, Mark moved to Rangers for a fee of GBP1,000,000. And during his time at Ibrox, he won six league titles, three Scottish League Cups and two Scottish Cups. Mark struck fear into the hearts of Scottish defences and scored over 100 goals for Rangers. He forged a prolific partnership with Ally McCoist and became the first Englishman to be voted Scotland's Player of the Year in 1994. Despite this Mark was overlooked for a place in the England squad. Capped 10 times at U21 level, Mark was the winner of the Golden Player at the 1984 U21 European Championships and announced himself at international level with a goal in the Maracana in 1984. But he only added a further one cap to his senior level total of 32 while with Rangers. In the book, Mark explains why he was overlooked so often and how it galvanised him and made him play at an even higher level for Rangers. Mark joined Queens Park Rangers in September 1995 but returned to Ibrox 18 months later to help the club clinch their ninth successive league title. After a short spell as player-manager of Hull City and an ill-fated move to Ross County, Mark moved into the media and has latterly been an ambassador for Rangers. Featuring an insight into what life was like in the inner sanctum of each of the clubs he played for, Mark talks candidly about the highs and lows of his career, his team-mates and managers and how they helped shape his time in the game. The book also analyses the Hateley family football dynasty. The foreword for the book is by Graeme Souness, and there are contributions from leading lights of world football, including, among others, Arsene Wenger, Paolo Maldini, Sir David Murray and Glenn Hoddle. Mark rarely missed the target during his career and Hitting the Mark is the same, making it a must-read for football fans.

Sheffield United Greatest Games - The Blades' Fifty Finest Matches (Hardcover): Matt Anson Sheffield United Greatest Games - The Blades' Fifty Finest Matches (Hardcover)
Matt Anson
R516 R422 Discovery Miles 4 220 Save R94 (18%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Sheffield United Greatest Games offers every Blade a terrace ticket back in time. Described in atmospheric and evocative detail, here are 50 of the club's most thrilling and glorious games of all. Founded in 1889, Sheffield United were soon among the football elite, winning the league championship and FA Cup (twice) within their first two decades. After adding another two pre-war cup wins, the second half of the 20th century saw a sad decline, with the club dropping to the fourth tier before clawing its way back to the top flight and then yo-yoing between the top three divisions in the new century. Here are tales that bring to life the exploits of the club's greatest ever players, including Bill 'Fatty' Foulke, Ernest Needham, Harry Johnson, Jimmy Hagan, Tony Currie and Brian Deane - as well as managers such as John Harris, Dave Bassett and Neil Warnock. There's action in all four divisions, unforgettable cup and play-off exploits and great derby days, from the first ever victory to the memorable 4-2 win at Hillsborough in 2017.

Record Breakers - The Inside Story of Notts County's Momentous 1997/98 Title Win (Hardcover, None Ed.): Paul Smith Record Breakers - The Inside Story of Notts County's Momentous 1997/98 Title Win (Hardcover, None Ed.)
Paul Smith
R526 R431 Discovery Miles 4 310 Save R95 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Record Breakers: The Inside Story of Notts County's Momentous 1997/98 Title Triumph delves into the inner sanctum of a basement-league dressing room in the 90s, as its inhabitants attempt to write themselves into the history books. Led by future England boss Sam Allardyce, taking some of his first managerial steps, Record Breakers is the inspirational tale of how the world's oldest Football League club fought back from a plunge down the divisions, falling attendances and financial strife to become the first side in post-war English football to win a title in March. The momentous feat is relived by the players themselves, lending a unique insight into their record run. It's packed with characters and anecdotes, and augmented with memories of supporters who lived through this season of tumbling records. From training ground punch-ups to transfer tales and unforgettable celebrations, Record Breakers is a remarkable winners' story in what now seems a bygone era.

The Rangers Story - 150 Years of a Remarkable Football Club (Hardcover): David Mason The Rangers Story - 150 Years of a Remarkable Football Club (Hardcover)
David Mason
R1,859 R1,500 Discovery Miles 15 000 Save R359 (19%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The Rangers Story celebrates the rich history of Rangers FC, one of the oldest and most successful football clubs in the world. This is the story of a special city, the story of the birth of football and of a club that is revered by fans throughout the world. It is a story of humble beginnings in 19th-century Glasgow that charts the development of the 'Association game' in Scotland. Drawing on 36 years of research, the author tells of the triumphs - a record number of Scottish championships and victory in Europe - but also of the disasters, like the 1902 and 1971 Ibrox tragedies, each reverberating throughout the UK. The book explores the importance of men such as Struth, Souness, Smith and Gerrard, who with determination and ambition built this great club and its traditions. Then there were the great players such as Baxter, Gascoigne, and Laudrup. It is no wonder Rangers has followers worldwide, each carrying the emotional attachment of their fathers and grandfathers before them. To them the club is everything - the beginning and the end.

Red on Red - Liverpool, Manchester United and the Fiercest Rivalry in World Football (Hardcover): Phil McNulty, Jim White Red on Red - Liverpool, Manchester United and the Fiercest Rivalry in World Football (Hardcover)
Phil McNulty, Jim White
R600 Discovery Miles 6 000 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

The untold story of the most contested fixture in world football ‘A must read.’ Henry Winter 'Superb.' Daniel Taylor Liverpool and Manchester. Two gloriously independent-minded, eclectic, culturally vibrant places. Yet the inhabitants dislike each other with a passion that is visceral. It is a divide that spans generations, across class, gender and ethnicity. And it has grown over the years, largely driven by one thing: football. The dark, malignant loathing shared by the followers of Liverpool and Manchester United has seeped into every aspect of life in the two cities. Football is not a barometer of disdain, as it is in places like Glasgow or Istanbul or Moscow. In northwest England, it is the engine of animosity. How did it come to this? Why did things turn so nasty? And what does it say about the two cities in which the clubs are based? Written by a Scouser and a Manc in a rare collaboration, Red on Red addresses the divide by talking to those involved in ten seminal football matches. It speaks to the characters who patrolled and provoked the rivalry: Alex Ferguson, Kenny Dalglish, Steven Gerrard and Gary Neville, among many others. Also questioned are the fans, the administrators, the referees, the police, and politicians. And through each legendary game, its authors tell the full story of the most extraordinary division not just in football, but in modern Britain. This is Red on Red, a rivalry like no other.

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