The Stoke City Miscellany

Author : David Clayton
Publisher : The History Press
ISBN 13 : 0752490672
Total Pages : 186 pages
Book Rating : 4.70/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Stoke City Miscellany written by David Clayton and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2012-09-01 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Did you know? Former City stalwart Denis Smith had the misfortune of having five broken legs, four broken noses, a cracked ankle, broken collar bone, chipped spine, most of his fingers and toes broken as well as having over 100 stitches at various times in Stoke colours – that’s got to be a record! On 3 February 1945 Stoke City’s Frank Wong Soo was the first player of Chinese extraction to play for England. Stoke have 2 club mascots called Pottermus and Pottermiss. The Stoke City Miscellany – a book on the club like no other, packed with facts, stats, trivia, stories and legend. Now, with the club tasting previously uncharted highs, look back at what has made this club what it is today – the players and characters that have represented City over the years and the events that have shaped the club.If you want to know the record crowd for a home game, the record appearance holder or longest-serving manager, look no further – this is the book you’ve been waiting for. From record goal scorers, to record defeats; from The Victoria Ground to Alan Ball, from Mark Chamberlain to Gordon Banks – it’s all in The Stoke City Miscellany – can you afford not to own a copy?

Author : David Clayton
Publisher : The History Press
ISBN 13 : 0752490672
Total Pages : 157 pages
Book Rating : 4.70/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Stoke City Miscellany written by David Clayton and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2012-09-01 with total page 157 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Stoke City Miscellany - a book on the club like no other, packed with facts, stats, trivia, stories and legend. Now, with the club tasting previously uncharted highs, look back at what has made this club what it is today - the players and characters that have represented City over the years and the events that have shaped the club. If you want to know the record crowd for a home game, the record appearance holder or longest-serving manager, look no further - this is the book you've been waiting for. From record goal scorers to record defeats; from the Victoria Ground to Alan Ball and from Rory Delap to Gordon Banks - it's all in The Stoke City Miscellany - can you afford not to own a copy?

Author : Richard Murphy
Publisher : Pitch Pub
ISBN 13 : 9781905411481
Total Pages : 160 pages
Book Rating : 4.80/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Stoke City Miscellany written by Richard Murphy and published by Pitch Pub. This book was released on 2011-07-01 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fascinating facts, figures, trivia, stats, stories, and anecdotes all relating to the history of Stoke City From memorable matches and favourite sons, the book follows no set order, chronological or otherwise, but has plenty to keep any fanatic coming back for more—and is fully endorsed by the club.

Author : David Clayton
Publisher : The History Press
ISBN 13 : 0750984066
Total Pages : 97 pages
Book Rating : 4.65/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The West Bromwich Albion Miscellany written by David Clayton and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2017-03-17 with total page 97 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The West Bromwich Albion Miscellany – a book on the Baggies like no other, packed with facts, stats, trivia, stories and legend. Now, with the club experiencing previously uncharted highs, take a look back at what has made West Bromwich Albion Football Club what it is today – the players and characters that have represented the Albion over the years and the events that have shaped the club. If you want to know the record crowd for a home game, the record appearance holder, the longest-serving manager and a host of other weird, wonderful and entertaining facts, look no further – this is the book you've been waiting for. From record goal scorers, to record defeats; from Cyrille Regis to Ron Atkinson, from nicknames to Frank Skinner and other celebrity supporters – it's all in The West Bromwich Albion Miscellany – can you afford not to own a copy?

Author : Michael Keane
Publisher : The History Press
ISBN 13 : 0750983825
Total Pages : 93 pages
Book Rating : 4.22/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Coventry City Miscellany written by Michael Keane and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2017-09-01 with total page 93 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the only trivia book a Sky Blues fan could ever need, packed with facts, stats, anecdotes and history about Coventry City. From cult heroes and extraordinary escapes to FA Cup glory and championships, it's all here – can you afford not to own a copy? FIND OUT . . . Which City star was once allegedly arrested for espionage. How a lick of paint once kept City in the top flight. Which star striker has been busy inventing a whole new sound. How Jimmy Greaves helped City win the FA Cup. Which competition City are unbeaten in for 30 years.

Author : Tony Matthews
Publisher : The History Press
ISBN 13 : 0752490559
Total Pages : 268 pages
Book Rating : 4.57/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Birmingham City Miscellany written by Tony Matthews and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2012-08-01 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Birmingham City Miscellany – a book on the Blues like no other, packed with facts, stats, trivia, stories and legend. Delve deep to find out all about the events and people who have shaped the club into what it is today. Featured here are a plethora of stories on this charismatic football club ranging from how the club was formed, to little-known facts about players and managers. Here you will find player feats, individual records and plenty of weird and wonderful trivia. Rivalry with Villa, favourite managers, quotes ranging from the profound to the downright bizarre and cult heroes from yesteryear – a book no true Birmingham City fan should be without.

Author : David Clayton
Publisher : The History Press
ISBN 13 : 0752490656
Total Pages : 172 pages
Book Rating : 4.56/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Bristol City Miscellany written by David Clayton and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2012-09-01 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Bristol City Miscellany - a book on the Robins like no other, packed with facts, stats, trivia, stories and legend. Now, with the club experiencing previously uncharted highs, look back at what has made this club what it is today - the players and characters that have represented City over the years and the events that have shaped the club. If you want to know the record crowd for a home game, the record appearance holder or longest-serving manager, look no further - this is the book you've been waiting for. From record goal scorers to record defeats; from Ashton Gate to Kevin Mabbutt, and from Wembley appearances to Gary Johnson - it's all in The Bristol City Miscellany - can you afford not to own a copy?

Author : David Clayton
Publisher : The History Press
ISBN 13 : 0752494562
Total Pages : 211 pages
Book Rating : 4.62/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Man City Miscellany written by David Clayton and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2011-08-01 with total page 211 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Author : David Clayton
Publisher : The History Press
ISBN 13 : 075249063X
Total Pages : 156 pages
Book Rating : 4.32/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Hull City Miscellany written by David Clayton and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2012-09-01 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Did you know: Hull City is the only team in the English Football League which hasn't got a single letter that you can colour in? City's early matches were played at The Boulevard, the old home of rugby league side Hull FC? Up to 2008, the nation's favourite trivia quiz question was: which is the largest city in England to have never had a team in the top division? The answer, of course, was Hull – but promotion in May 2008 rendered the question defunct and the search is now on for an updated version. The Hull City Miscellany – a book on the Tigers like no other, packed with facts, stats, trivia, stories and legend. Now, with the club tasting previously uncharted highs, look back at what has made this club what it is today – the players and characters that have represented City over the years and the events that have shaped the club. If you want to know the record crowd for a home game, the record appearance holder or longest-serving manager, look no further – this is the book you've been waiting for. From record goal scorers, to record defeats; from Boothferry Park to Dean Windass – it's all in The Hull City Miscellany – can you afford not to own a copy?

Author : Phil Sherwin
Publisher : The History Press
ISBN 13 : 0750983949
Total Pages : 134 pages
Book Rating : 4.45/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Port Vale Miscellany written by Phil Sherwin and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2017-03-17 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Port Vale Miscellany – a book on the Valiants like no other, packed with facts, stats, trivia, stories and legends. Port Vale Football Club – the name gives no clue to its whereabouts, but this book tells all of the highs, lows and downright strange happenings at a club that has been in existence in the Potteries for over 130 years. From an FA Cup semi-final to expulsion from the league, from three Wembley appearances to a ten-goal home defeat when the goalkeeper lost his glasses in the mud, it’s all here. Classic giant-killings, the man who played for both teams in the same game, going into administration, famous fans such as Robbie Williams and Phil Taylor, they all have a story to tell. The record wins, defeats, attendances and plenty of facts about the club are listed in great detail, plus the answer to many questions such as what links David Beckham and Bobby Charlton to Port Vale?