The England Football Miscellany

The England Football Miscellany
Author: John David Thomas White
Publisher: Carlton Publishing Group
Total Pages: 176
Release: 2008-04-01
Genre: Soccer
ISBN: 9781844420445

John White provides a compendium of lists, a collection of biographies, a compilation of trivia, and more. He features many facts about the English football team on a range of topics, from Wembley Stadium to Soho Square and from famous managers and outstanding players to big match encounters.

The Victorian Football Miscellany

The Victorian Football Miscellany
Author: Paul Brown
Publisher: Superelastic
Total Pages: 182
Release: 2013-05-29
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 0956227058

The Victorian Football Miscellany is a quirky and fascinating collection of trivia, facts and anecdotes from football’s earliest years. Delve into an absorbing world of ox-bladder balls, baggy-kneed knickerbockers and outstanding moustaches, and read remarkable tales of the first ever cup final, the invention of the shinpad, the evolution of dribbling, the first own goal and a seemingly-invincible penalty-taking elephant. Other entries cover the foundation of the Football Association, the development of the Laws of the Game and the origins of football’s most popular clubs. Packed with stories, profiles and lists, this is an indispensable guide to the colourful and unusual world of 19th century football.

The Premiership Football Miscellany

The Premiership Football Miscellany
Author: John White
Publisher: Carlton Books Limited
Total Pages: 176
Release: 2013-09-01
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 9781780973784

A thorough look at the world's most exciting soccer league This isn't a work of reference, a compendium of lists, a collection of biographies or a compilation of trivia; it is a glorious mixture of all of these things, and much more. This book has something for everyone, with fascinating facts about soccer's top flight, from a tirade against prawn sandwich eaters to players who find the net season after season after season, from legendary players and managers to infamous owners with quick tempers and quicker trigger fingers to fire the man in the dugout. There are reports on memorable matches, exceptional seasons, crazy moments, in fact anything that appeared in the media, written, spoken, or social, all supplemented by player profiles, quotes, tables, results, fantasy teams, records, and other lists. Diligently researched, and offering a refreshing insight into England's top league, from the essential to the downright quirky, there are hours of fun to be had by every soccer 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.

The Liverpool Miscellany

The Liverpool Miscellany
Author: Leo Moynihan
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2013-05
Genre: Soccer teams
ISBN: 9781907637698

Completely relaunched, revamped and repackaged edition of this hugely popular book which has already sold more than 17,000 copies in its two previous editions. Packed with facts, stats, lists and quirky anecdotes from the rich history of one of England's biggest and most famous football clubs, this much-loved book is the perfect Christmas gift for Liverpool fans of all ages.

The Chelsea Miscellany

The Chelsea Miscellany
Author: Clive Batty
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2013-05
Genre: Soccer teams
ISBN: 9781907637728

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

The Everton Miscellany

The Everton Miscellany
Author: Lecturer in the School of Law and Government Mark O'Brien
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2012-10-08
Genre: Soccer teams
ISBN: 9781907637766

Completely relaunched, revamped and repackaged edition of this hugely popular book which has already sold more than 15,000 copies in its two previous editions. Packed with facts, stats, lists and quirky anecdotes from the rich history of one of England's biggest and most famous football clubs, this much-loved book is the perfect Christmas gift for Everton fans of all ages.

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.