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Preston Football Newspaper Book. Relive those glorious moments of a favourite sport or team captured in newsprint. From the early 20th century to the recent past each book affords a unique perspective on your team or sports colourful history. They are not written by someone looking back in time but by reporters who witnessed the games and events as they unfolded and in a language of the time. |
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£44.00 Incl VAT (EU) £38.26 Excl VAT (Outside EU)
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Each book measures 38 x 31cm and is bound in a beautiful burgundy (brown for the Scottish teams) leatherette binder gold embossed with the chosen Football team or sport and as an option the recipients name. Personalised certificate available at no extra charge. Capture the history and greatest moments of Preston through the newspapers as written at the time. Starting with coverage of Prestons 1913 defeat of Blackpool to become Division 2 Champions this book charts a glorious history of great games and League and Cup titles through the decades of the 20th century. Top early stories include beating Aston Villa 6 1 in 1920 the 4 0 defeat of Liverpool in 1952 and the 8 0 thrashing of Birmingham in 1958. Relive the glory of the Cup clashes including the 1922 FA Cup Finals of 1922 1937 1954 1964 and of course the historic final vs Huddersfield in 1938 when Preston won the FA Cup. Read about the last game of the 1953 season when despite beating Derby Preston were pipped to the League title by Arsenal on goal difference. Read also about Ton Finneys last game in 1960 Nobby Stiles signing for £20 000 in 1973 and appointment as Manager in 1977. Not forgetting more recent coverage Champions of Division 3 in 1996 Division 2 in 2000 and the heart wrenching play off finals of the last few years. Newspaper coverage continues right up to the end of last season. A unique and wonderful gift and must have for all Preston fans. Please enter the name of the recipient and personalised greetings in the personalisation info. |
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