Manchester United Miscellany

Manchester United Miscellany
Author: John White
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2007
Genre:
ISBN: 9781844427451

The world-famous club has a widely diverse and amazingly successful history, but this book is neither a history, nor a fan's or collector's guide, nor a collection of biographies, nor an encyclopedia. In fact, it is a little bit of all them. Within these pages, the reader will learn thousands of quirky facts about Manchester United on a wide range of topics, from the history of the club's colors and home grounds, to the legends who have graced the No. 7 shirt to European glory nights, famous managers, outstanding players and match-day trivia. More than a book of lists or compilation of trivia, the painstakingly researched miscellany will bring hours of reading pleasure to any United fan.

The Man Utd Miscellany

The Man Utd Miscellany
Author: Andy Mitten
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2013-05
Genre: Soccer teams
ISBN: 9781907637704

Completely relaunched, revamped and repackaged edition of this hugely popular book which has already sold more than 20,000 copies in its two previous editions. Packed with facts, stats, lists and quirky anecdotes from the rich history of England's biggest and most famous football club, this much-loved book is the perfect Christmas gift for Manchester United fans of all ages.

Man United Miscellany

Man United Miscellany
Author: Andy Mitten
Publisher:
Total Pages: 160
Release: 2007-08-10
Genre:
ISBN: 9781905326273

Hugely popular miscellany format book packed with stats, anecdotes, quotes, lists and general quirk from the rich history of Manchester United Football Club. With a foreword by the legendary midfielder Bryan Robson, THE MAN UTD MISCELLANY embraces the past, present and future of the world's biggest and most famous football club - from the Busby Babes to Rooney and Ronaldo.

West Ham United Miscellany

West Ham United Miscellany
Author: Brian Belton
Publisher: Kings Road Publishing
Total Pages: 142
Release: 2008-11-07
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1782198814

Packed with information and little-known facts about the club, the players, the managers and the fans, it cannot fail to please anyone whose obsession is all things claret and blue - and may even surprise a few who thought they knew it all! For many years, the terraces, the pubs and the living rooms of West Ham fans have buzzed with debate, speculation, opinions and laughter. Who was West Ham's best manager? who was their worst? Who should form the greatest-ever Upton Park XI? And who should be included in the worst? These kinds of questions and hundreds like them are answered within the pages of this informative, light-hearted book. From young to old, from die-hard, all-weather supporter to armchair fan, there is something in this collection for everyone. Author Brian Belton is one of the most prolific historians of West Ham United and has drawn on a lifetime of reserach to put this book together. With quotes from some of the greatest Hammers of all times (and their opponents!), Upton Park chants from through the years and much, much more, this unique book provides fans with a Hammers bible they wouldn't dare be without!

The QPR Miscellany

The QPR Miscellany
Author: Ash Rose
Publisher: The History Press
Total Pages: 200
Release: 2012-02-01
Genre: Sports & Recreation
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.

The Man City Miscellany

The Man City Miscellany
Author: David Clayton
Publisher: The History Press
Total Pages: 211
Release: 2011-08-01
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 0752494562

The ultimate book of Blues trivia, The Man City Miscellany is full of weird and wonderful facts. Including: * The only goalkeeper to have scored for City, * The name of Clive Allen's dog, * The identity of the City player who played with a toothpick in the corner of his mouth, * Who is the 'Invisible Man' the City fans sing about? "I rang my secretary and said 'what time do we kick off tonight?' and she said 'every 10 minutes.'" - Alan Ball during his troubled reign of City, 1996 "Apparently, decapitation is no longer a capital offence." - Joe Royle reacts to an unpunished tackle on Kevin Horlock, 1998 Packed with random Man City facts, stats, lists, tables, anecdotes and quotes, from the club's record scorer to the bizarre name of the club cat, this is the ultimate trivia book for every City fan's bookshelf.

The Sheffield United Miscellany

The Sheffield United Miscellany
Author: Darren Phillips
Publisher: The History Press
Total Pages: 127
Release: 2017-03-17
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 0750983981

The Sheffield United – a book on the Blades like no other, packed with facts, stats, trivia, stories and legends. Sheffield United FC enjoy a notable history. Names such as Ernest Needham, Jimmy Hagan and Alan Woodward have worn the famous red and white stripes hundreds of times. As has the mercurial Tony Currie plus the infamous William 'Fatty' Foulke - a huge keeper who walked off the field at a whim and once dumped a forward on his head in a muddy penalty area. The Sheffield United Miscellany charts these events and many more in an intriguing format. Well known events are covered as are some priceless trivia gems - who can claim to have known the club was founded on the site of one of snooker's most hallowed venues and hosted the obscure winter sport of bandy? Also featured are a wide range of statistics, quotes and biographies from the club's 110-year history, making it a must for any Blade. Can you really afford not to own a copy?

The Notts County Miscellany

The Notts County Miscellany
Author: David Clayton
Publisher: The History Press
Total Pages: 84
Release: 2017-03-17
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 0750983922

The Notts County Miscellany – a book on the Magpies like no other, packed with facts, stats, trivia, stories and legend.Featured here are more than 100 stories on the world’s oldest football club ranging from how the club was formed in 1862 up to little-known facts about Director of Football Sven-Goran Eriksson. Here you will find player feats, individual records and plenty of weird and wonderful tales from a club that has rarely realised its potential. Rivalry with Nottingham Forest, the history of Meadow Lane and how the club came to wear their famous black & white striped kit, plus favourite managers, quotes ranging from the profound to the downright bizarre and cult heroes from yesteryear – a book no true County fan should be without.