Stoke Football Newspaper Book |
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Stoke Football Newspaper Book for £44.00 |
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Stoke 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 Stoke through the newspapers as written at the time. Starting with coverage of Stokes 1906 win over Blackburn in the FA Cup 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 gaining promotion to Division 1 in 1922 after beating Bristol City 3 0 the 6 1 thrashing of Chelsea in 1939 (and again in 1947) and the tragic 1946 FA Cup tie at Bolton where 38 fans sadly died. Read about the marathon 9hr 22min cup game against Bury in 1955 which Stoke eventually won 3 2. Read how Stan Matthews signed for Stoke again in 1961 the teams 100 year celebrations in 1963 and the British cash transfer record in 1974 when Stoke paid £340 000 for England goal keeper Peter Shilton. Relive the excitement of gaining promotion to Division 1 in 1979 promotion again in the 2002 play offs and much much more. Newspaper coverage continues right up to the end of last season. A unique and wonderful gift and must have for all Stoke fans.
Please enter the name of the recipient and personalised greetings in the personalisation info. |
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