Author: | Johnny Morgan | ISBN: | 9781786851390 |
Publisher: | Summersdale Publishers Ltd | Publication: | April 13, 2017 |
Imprint: | Summersdale Publishers Ltd | Language: | English |
Author: | Johnny Morgan |
ISBN: | 9781786851390 |
Publisher: | Summersdale Publishers Ltd |
Publication: | April 13, 2017 |
Imprint: | Summersdale Publishers Ltd |
Language: | English |
• In which year did the first televised football match take place?
• What were the first shin pads made out of?
• Who held the shortest ever managerial position, at a record-breaking ten minutes?
From the humble beginnings of Notts County football club in 1862 to the technical heights of the game that we watch today, football is a sport treasured by millions of people across the globe. Packed with facts and trivia, this miscellany takes you on a tour through the origins of the game, its key players and famous rivalries, and the triumphs and scandals that colour its history. Whether you’re a new fan, a keen player or an avid spectator, ‘For the Love of Football’ is perfect for anyone who knows the incomparable joy of the beautiful game.
• In which year did the first televised football match take place?
• What were the first shin pads made out of?
• Who held the shortest ever managerial position, at a record-breaking ten minutes?
From the humble beginnings of Notts County football club in 1862 to the technical heights of the game that we watch today, football is a sport treasured by millions of people across the globe. Packed with facts and trivia, this miscellany takes you on a tour through the origins of the game, its key players and famous rivalries, and the triumphs and scandals that colour its history. Whether you’re a new fan, a keen player or an avid spectator, ‘For the Love of Football’ is perfect for anyone who knows the incomparable joy of the beautiful game.