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The Cambridge Companion to Football

Author : Rob Steen
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 1107433983
Total Pages : 345 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (74 download)

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Download or read book The Cambridge Companion to Football written by Rob Steen and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2013-07-04 with total page 345 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Football is the world's most popular sport. It is a cultural phenomenon and a global media spectacle. For its billions of fans, it serves as a common language. But where does its enduring popularity come from? Featuring essays from prominent experts in the field, scholars and journalists, this Companion covers ground seldom attempted in a single volume about football. It examines the game's oft-disputed roots and traces its development through Europe, South America and Africa, analysing whether resistance to the game is finally beginning to erode in China, India and the United States. It dissects the cult of the manager and how David Beckham redefined sporting celebrity. It investigates the game's followers, reporters and writers, as well as its most zealous money makers and powerful administrators. A valuable resource for students, scholars and general readers, The Cambridge Companion to Football is a true and faithful companion for anyone fascinated by the people's game.

The Ghosts of Cathkin Park

Author : Michael McEwan
Publisher : Birlinn Ltd
ISBN 13 : 1788853148
Total Pages : 234 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (888 download)

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Download or read book The Ghosts of Cathkin Park written by Michael McEwan and published by Birlinn Ltd. This book was released on 2021-09-16 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The summer of 1967 was Scottish football's finest hour. Celtic won the European Cup. Rangers reached the final of the European Cup Winners' Cup. Kilmarnock got to the semis of the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup. Scotland defeated world champions England at Wembley. It was the best of times. With one exception. Third Lanark Athletic Club, one of the country's oldest and most successful football teams, a founder member of the Scottish Football Association, and to date one of only four teams to defeat both Rangers and Celtic in the Scottish Cup Final, played its final game. And hardly anybody seemed to notice. Why? Michael McEwan brings rich archival research together with interviews with the key surviving players in the Third Lanark squad from that final season, as well as opposition players and other relevant figures from the era. Over 50 years on, the demise of Third Lanark remains one of Scottish football's darkest hours – and, by ludicrous coincidence, it occurred in the midst of one of its brightest.

Duncan Edwards: The Greatest

Author : James Leighton
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 0857207830
Total Pages : 331 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (572 download)

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Download or read book Duncan Edwards: The Greatest written by James Leighton and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2012-05-24 with total page 331 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the greatest players of all time, Duncan Edwards's story is one of tragic heroism, brilliantly and movingly told in this superb biography. From a working-class Dudley upbringing, Edwards rose to great heights at Manchester United. In only five years, he helped United to win two league championships and to reach the semi-finals of the European Cup. Among the Busby Babes - United's young, homegrown team - he was the player they all looked to, someone who could (and did) play in any position and still be the best on the pitch. Edwards made his England debut in a game against Scotland at the age of 18 years and 183 days, becoming his country's youngest international since the Second World War - a record which stood until Michael Owen's debut over forty years later. He went on to play 18 games for his country, including all four of the qualifying matched for the 1958 World Cup, in which he was expected to be a key player. Sir Bobby Charlton described him as 'the only player that made me feel inferior' and Terry Venables claimed that, had he lived, it would have been Edwards, not Bobby Moore, who would have lifted the World Cup as captain in 1966. Sadly, it was not to be, after he lost his life following the Munich Air Disaster of 6 February 1958. Page-turning and poignant, author James Leighton tells a story of a magnificent sportsman and great man - the perfect antidote to the headline-grabbing footballers of today.

Game Of Three Halves

Author : Brian Beard
Publisher : eBook Partnership
ISBN 13 : 1909178578
Total Pages : 259 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Game Of Three Halves written by Brian Beard and published by eBook Partnership. This book was released on 2012-12-20 with total page 259 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Game Of Three Halves is the official biography of Kenny Swain. It tells the tale of the man who quit teaching to sign for Chelsea, the glamour club of the 1970s, and then moved on to Aston Villa where - having converted from striker to a full-back role - he played his part in winning the First Division championship and the European Cup. Next, Kenny was signed by Brian Clough at Nottingham Forest, and he now paints an evocative personal picture of the most charismatic and controversial manager in English football history. Portsmouth and Crewe were the last clubs to figure in an illustrious career that saw him play more than 100 games for five different clubs. Today, Kenny works in the England set-up, heading up the FA's talent ID programme, and has helped develop players such as Michael Owen, Joe Cole and Danny Welbeck.

The Victoria History of the County of Nottingham

Author : William Page
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 470 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Victoria History of the County of Nottingham written by William Page and published by . This book was released on 1910 with total page 470 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

We'll Support You Evermore

Author : Ian Archer
Publisher : Random House
ISBN 13 : 1780574215
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (85 download)

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Download or read book We'll Support You Evermore written by Ian Archer and published by Random House. This book was released on 2012-01-13 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'It has to start somewhere for everyone, this daft, wild, extraordinary notion that happiness is a Scottish lap of honour and that the greatest, most hysterical happiness would be a Scottish lap of honour on a World Cup final day, England having just retired to the dressing-rooms, not just beaten, but destroyed, humiliated, thrashed, gubbed . . . ' - Ian Archer First published in 1976, We'll Support You Evermore is a collection of reminiscences about the nation's favourite game. Hilarious tales of after-match celebrations and moving accounts of growing up playing football on the mean streets of Glasgow and Edinburgh rub shoulders with memories of superb victories, glorious defeats and drunken jaunts abroad. Together, these produce an entertaining portrait of Scottish supporters. Novelist Alan Sharp and Gordon Williams contribute essays, as do journalists Ian Archer, John Rafferty and Hugh Taylor among others. Each writes about his own personal recollections of the game: the Wembley Wizards, the Famous Five, Third Lanark, the Old Firm, Queen's Park, Hearts, Hibs, and many more. There's something here for every fitba'-daft reader.

Steven Gerrard - Portrait of A Hero

Author : Adam Cottier
Publisher : Kings Road Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1784184519
Total Pages : 291 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (841 download)

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Download or read book Steven Gerrard - Portrait of A Hero written by Adam Cottier and published by Kings Road Publishing. This book was released on 2007-08-15 with total page 291 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Steven Gerrard has already fulfilled his dreams of success and glory in the world of football. A lifetime supporter of Liverpool FC, Steven is surely the most successful product of the club's youth academy. In such a short space of time, the young trainee reached outstanding form as he continually improved his game. He was the winner of the PFA Young Player of the Year in 2001 and has been nominated for the senior award in recent years.An all-rounded player, he has played a pivotal role for both club and country making him one of the most popular players of all time. As his playing went from strength to strength, he quickly followed in the steps of Liverpool legends such as Ian Rush and John Barnes as he was passed the captains armband in 2005, Gerrard reached an ultimate high as he marched his side to victory in the Champions League Final in Istanbul.With Liverpool crowned the champions of Europe, Gerrard became the greatest hero and a sought after player. But he wasn't finished there. Inspiring Liverpool to another dramatic comeback against West Ham in the 2006 FA Cup Final, Gerrard scored a spectacular goal to help take the trophy back to Anfield.

Because it's Saturday

Author : Gavin Bell
Publisher : eBook Partnership
ISBN 13 : 1785317369
Total Pages : 253 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (853 download)

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Download or read book Because it's Saturday written by Gavin Bell and published by eBook Partnership. This book was released on 2020-08-10 with total page 253 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Because it's Saturday is a compelling portrait of life in the professional grass roots of football, far from the glitz and glamour of Premier League superstars. Why does anyone travel from Grimsby to Accrington on a wet Tuesday night in November to watch players battling on a muddy pitch with more gusto than grace? How do teams survive in half-empty stadia, and how does a Cotswolds village side owned by an ex-hippy challenge the likes of Luton for promotion? Award-winning writer Gavin Bell spoke to the owners, managers, players and supporters of eight lower-league sides, over the course of a season, to discover the fierce passions and loyalties that sustain clubs unlikely to win anything other than the devotion of their fans. Going beyond the fields of dreams, Bell explores the communities for whom these clubs are more than football teams. From gritty northern towns blighted by post-industrial decline, to ivory towers of academia and a seaside resort riven by a fans' civil war - it's a rollercoaster ride of a season.

Glasgow A History

Author : Michael Meighan
Publisher : Amberley Publishing Limited
ISBN 13 : 1445618656
Total Pages : 382 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (456 download)

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Download or read book Glasgow A History written by Michael Meighan and published by Amberley Publishing Limited. This book was released on 2013-12-15 with total page 382 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A new history of Glasgow tracing the growth of the city from prehistoric days to its rise as one of the Great Victorian cities.

Gallus

Author : Michael McEwan
Publisher : Birlinn Ltd
ISBN 13 : 1913538982
Total Pages : 261 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (135 download)

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Download or read book Gallus written by Michael McEwan and published by Birlinn Ltd. This book was released on 2023-09-07 with total page 261 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There are two kinds of people in this world. Those who insist that football is just a game, and those who know better. Take the April 1967 clash between England and Scotland. Wounded by their biggest rivals winning the World Cup just nine months earlier, Bobby Brown's Scots travelled to Wembley on the mother of all missions. Win and they would take a huge step towards qualifying for the 1968 European Championship, end England's formidable 19-game unbeaten streak, and, best of all, put Sir Alf Ramsey's men firmly back in their box. Lose? Well, that was just unthinkable. Meanwhile, off the pitch, the winds of change were billowing through Scotland. Nationalism, long confined to the margins of British politics, was starting to penetrate the mainstream, gaining both traction and influence. Was England's World Cup victory a defining moment in the Scottish independence movement? Or did it consign Scotland to successive generations of myopic underachievement? Michael McEwan, author of The Ghosts of Cathkin Park, returns to 1967 to explore a crucial ninety minutes in the rebirth of a nation.

Peter Swan

Author : Peter Swan
Publisher : The History Press
ISBN 13 : 0750997257
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (59 download)

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Download or read book Peter Swan written by Peter Swan and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2021-02-26 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: England appearances, a courtroom drama and a spell in prison were just the start. He later returned to Sheffield Wednesday's first team before going into management and guiding Matlock town to the FA Trophy, but since retiring he has faced an increasing battle with Alzheimers. Setting the Record Straight lifts the lid on what was termed 'the biggest sports scandal of the century' and all that happened afterwards for this outstanding footballer.

What's The Worst That Can Happen?

Author : James McDonald
Publisher : Austin Macauley Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1398429716
Total Pages : 259 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (984 download)

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Download or read book What's The Worst That Can Happen? written by James McDonald and published by Austin Macauley Publishers. This book was released on 2022-07-29 with total page 259 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 2006, I was told by a spirit guide that I would write a book. Yes, I see spirits. “That sounds good but what story had I to tell? Tell the story of how you came from the slums of Glasgow, pushed away your gifts of ‘sixth sense’ and rediscovered them as an adult.” Okay, from the slums of Glasgow to discovering that you’re a psychic in your late forties sounds good but the part in between might sound uninteresting. “Think about it,” I was told, “You will soon be given the opportunity to write.” My life was to follow two paths; communicating with spirit and learning to replace fear with love. My guidance came from two sources; spirit and dreams. My childhood had been a ‘lie’ and I came to realise that much of my adult life was a ‘lie’ also. I wasn’t quite the person that I thought I was. During my childhood I had been abused by my father, a person I was supposed to trust. When anything horrific happened to me I would pretend that it never happened. Unfortunately, I continued with this habit as an adult and would have difficulty facing up to anything. I had two options: run, as I had been doing, or face the truth about myself. I opted for the latter. Today I do not acknowledge negativity. I learn from every experience and think positively. It does help somewhat when the guidance that I receive is ‘out of this world!’

The Kram Kollection

Author : Kram Rednip
Publisher : Green Cat Books
ISBN 13 : 191379458X
Total Pages : 217 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (137 download)

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Download or read book The Kram Kollection written by Kram Rednip and published by Green Cat Books. This book was released on 2023-12-01 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Kram Kollection is a suite of short stories ranging from pure fiction to quirky observations on aspects of contemporary life. Written over a long period of time, their purpose is to amuse – while at the same time raising questions about current issues, attitudes and ideas. Readers of the stories are undertaking a journey that leads them to many different parts of the globe, and in which they will come across a variety of rather odd situations and dysfunctional characters on the way. It takes in places as diverse as Tanzania, Trinidad and Toolallahoosa Tenessee, in all of which (as in several other exotic locations) things tend to go wrong for those concerned with frequently unexpected consequences. All proceeds from the Kram Kollection go to Zambia Orphans Aid, a small UK-based charity that works with community-based groups in some of the most disadvantaged communities in Zambia, in particular orphans and other vulnerable children.

British Film Catalogue

Author : Denis Gifford
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317740629
Total Pages : 8374 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (177 download)

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Download or read book British Film Catalogue written by Denis Gifford and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-04-01 with total page 8374 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First published in 2001.The standard work on its subject, this resource includes every traceable British entertainment film from the inception of the "silent cinema" to the present day. Now, this new edition includes a wholly original second volume devoted to non-fiction and documentary film--an area in which the British film industry has particularly excelled. All entries throughout this third edition have been revised, and coverage has been extended through 1994.Together, these two volumes provide a unique, authoritative source of information for historians, archivists, librarians, and film scholars.

The British Film Catalogue

Author : Denis Gifford
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317837010
Total Pages : 5657 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (178 download)

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Download or read book The British Film Catalogue written by Denis Gifford and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2018-10-24 with total page 5657 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First published in 2001. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Faith of our Fathers

Author : Alan Edge
Publisher : Random House
ISBN 13 : 1780574126
Total Pages : 207 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (85 download)

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Download or read book Faith of our Fathers written by Alan Edge and published by Random House. This book was released on 2012-01-06 with total page 207 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Alan Edge is a lifelong Liverpool supporter who grew up in an environment where team loyalties were embedded in working-class culture. He was shocked to discover that his young son not only had not intention of following in his father's footsteps as a Liverpool fan, but preferred a Newcastle shirt because it was more fashionable! Faith of our Fathers is more than a personal story; it is a universal tale written with a strong sense of pathos and a rare capacity to bring to life the concerns of fans who feel the game they grew up with is being eroded by commercial exploitation.

Cinema and Cinema-Going in Scotland, 1896-1950

Author : Trevor Griffiths
Publisher : Edinburgh University Press
ISBN 13 : 0748668055
Total Pages : 373 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (486 download)

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Download or read book Cinema and Cinema-Going in Scotland, 1896-1950 written by Trevor Griffiths and published by Edinburgh University Press. This book was released on 2013-08-20 with total page 373 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book deals with the growth of cinema-going in Scotland in an extended scholarly manner, integrating the study of cinema into wider debates in social and economic history.