Football Soccer category: 2112 books

An independent history of Crystal Palace Football Club, charting their progress from 1969, and their first ever game in Division One, right up to the unforgettable 1990 F.A. Cup final. This unique work includes:An in-depth account of each and every season;100 original drawings of the...

Celtic strode majestically into the history books in 1967 as the first British club to conquer Europe, and the iconic photograph of captain Billy McNeill holding aloft the glittering European Cup in the Lisbon sunshine is the defining image of that footballing era. Yet at the start of the decade,...

James Edward McGrory (1904-82) is a Celtic legend, remembered today as the greatest goal-scorer in the history of Scottish football. His record of 550 goals in his 15-year career at Parkhead from 1922 to 1937 is unlikely to be surpassed and will stand forever as a memorial to a player who was a typical...

One of the greatest GAA footballers of the modern era, Paul Galvin has enjoyed a brilliant and at times controversial career. Winning four senior All Ireland medals with Kerry and eight Munster championships, he was also a three-time All Star and 2009 Footballer of the Year. His inter-county career...

Irish national hero, a Celtic great and their most-capped player, Patrick 'Packie' Bonner is a goalkeeping legend. He was Jock Stein's last signing for the club when he left his native Donegal for the city of Glasgow in 1978, where Packie evolved from being a shy, homesick teenager into a confident,...

Leicester City's Premier League victory was the 5,000-1 triumph that delighted the world. But how did Claudio Ranieri pull off one of the greatest achievements in sport? This is the inside story of the rise and rise of the butcher’s son from Rome, whose hard work, passion for the game...

The main theme is that people in North America have been led to believe that a version of rugby is football.Some people may try to dismiss this as unimportant but it relates directly to honesty.The international sporting achievements of American athletes are given their well deserved recognition....

A wonderfully evocative, witty and thought-provoking trip down Memory Lane - one that every Evertonian and 'nearly-but-didn't-quite-make-it' footballer will adore. Stan Osborne's debut book captures a very special era in footballing history and his highly detailed 'fly-on-the-wall' insight into Everton's...

One of three distinct sections from Jason Dickinson and John Brodies complete history of Sheffield Wednesday Football Club. The editorial sections of the book have been broken down into three distinct e-books so that the reader can pick and choose the individual part of the book that most attracts their interest. The History is a must-have for all true Owls fans!

1966 was England's greatest moment - and its biggest curse. After the World Cup win, crowds outside the team hotel in Kensington sang "For he's a jolly good fellow" to Alf Ramsey, looking forward to years of domination. Nearly five decades later, the wait goes on.This is the story of how the England...

Since 1905 more than 650 players have appeared in senior competitive matches for Chelsea Football Club. Of these, many have earned legendary status with the club's supporters.This book lists a personal choice of 100 of these legends in beautifully crafted essays. 'Legends of Chelsea' will stimulate discussion among supporters and bring back memories of former players and former glories.

Seasons in the Sun tells the story of Swansea Citys rapid climb from the Fourth to the First Division, and in particular the 1981-82 and 1982-83 seasons when the club faced, and in many cases beat, Manchester United, Arsenal, Liverpool and the other top teams of the day. It also depicts in great detail...

Are you a loyal England supporter? Do you look forward to the World Cup and eagerly follow England’s progress? Would you like to find out more about the history of your national team and their past performance in top flight football? If so, this book is certain to appeal to you. England’s World Cup...

Paul Sturrock is widely admired as a manager, having turned around football clubs' fortunes both in England and his native Scotland. As a player he represented his beloved Dundee United and Scotland, and later managed the Tangerines after leading St Johnstone into the SPL. Moving south, he led Plymouth...