The Celtic Football Miscellany

Author : John White
Publisher : Carlton Publishing Group
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2006-01-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1844421627

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The Celtic Football Miscellany by John White Pdf

There is something for every fan in The Celtic Miscellany. The world-famous Scottish football club has a widely diverse and amazingly successful history, but this book is not exclusively a history, or a fan's guide, or a collection of biographies, or an encyclopaedia. It is a little bit of all of these things. Within these pages, the reader will learn thousands of quirky and obscure facts about The Boys on a wide range of topics, from the history of the club's famous hoped shirts and paradisiacal home ground, to the European glory nights, famous managers, and match-day facts and stats. More than a book of lists or compilation of trivia, The Celtic Miscellany will bring hours of reading pleasure to fan of The Hoops.

Author : David W Potter
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2011-09-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780752490595

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The Celtic FC Miscellany by David W Potter Pdf

Celtic is an unusual football club, inspiring strong feelings in almost everyone. It is of course virtually impossible to chronicle all that has happened in the history of the club, but this little gem draws together some of the most interesting, quirky and downright odd events that have taken place over their long and auspicious existence. Packed with facts, stats, trivia, stories and legend, the reader will 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 amusing quotes. Rivalry with Rangers, favourite managers and cult heroes from yesteryear – a book no true Celtic fan should be without.

Author : Smith Andrew,Translator Andrew Smith, Sir
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2009-09
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1905326718

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The Celtic Miscellany by Smith Andrew,Translator Andrew Smith, Sir Pdf

Crammed with facts, stats, lists, quotes and anecdotes from the rich history of one of the world's most famous and best-supported football clubs. From how the club was formed as a charity to help children from Glasgow's impoverished Irish community to becoming the first British team to win the European Cup in 1967 and from Jock Stein and Jimmy Johnstone to Martin O'Neill and Henrik Larsson. this new edition is fully revised and updated with up to 20% of new material.

Author : David Potter
Publisher : History Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2011-09
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0752464620

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The Celtic Miscellany by David Potter Pdf

Celtic is an unusual football club, inspiring strong feelings in almost everyone. It is of course virtually impossible to chronicle all that has happened in the history of the club, but this little gem draws together some of the most interesting, quirky and downright odd events that have taken place over their long and auspicious existence. Packed with facts, stats, trivia, stories and legend, the reader will 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 amusing quotes. Rivalry with Rangers, favourite managers and cult heroes from yesteryear - a book no true Celtic fan should be without.

Author : Paul Brown
Publisher : Superelastic
Page : 182 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2013-05-29
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780956227058

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The Victorian Football Miscellany by Paul Brown Pdf

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.

Author : Paul Donnelley
Publisher : Hamlyn
Page : 149 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2010-10-04
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780600622543

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Firsts, Lasts & Onlys of Football by Paul Donnelley Pdf

Mister Donnelley's compendium of tantalising tales brings you a multitude of intriguing and amusing stories - from the midfielder murdered by a secret police force to a crazed chairman trying to raze to the ground his club's main stand. Marvel at this fascinating exhibition of Firsts, Lasts and Onlys from the illustrious history of this extraordinary game, and encounter remarkable characters, such as: The first footballer to score for both sides in an FA Cup Final. The only Cabinet Minister to play football for his country. The hapless physio knocked out by his own 'magic sponge'.Delve into the pages of this captivating tome and discover the most amazing football miscellany since records began!

Author : David Clayton
Publisher : Amberley Publishing Limited
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2014-08-15
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781445642451

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Burnley FC Miscellany by David Clayton Pdf

Everything you ever needed to know about Burnley.

Author : Tony Matthews
Publisher : Amberley Publishing Limited
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2014-07-15
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781445641683

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Middlesbrough FC Miscellany by Tony Matthews Pdf

Everything you ever needed to know about The Boro.

Author : Bobby Sinnett
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 214 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2012-09-03
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780752490793

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The Hibernian FC Miscellany by Bobby Sinnett Pdf

A book on the club like no other, The Hibernian FC Miscellany is packed with facts, stats, trivia, stories and legends. From a European Cup semi-final to the Famous Five, from beating Barcelona and Real Madrid to losing to Stranraer and Edinburgh City, it's all here. Can you really afford not to own a copy? Did You Know? There have been four Willie Millers to don the famous green and white jersey for Hibs. Hibs legend Eddie Turnbull only received his Scotland cap when he was 82 years old. In 1887, Hibernian were officially the Champions of the World having beaten Preston North End 2–1 at Easter Road. Hibernians 1950s defender Roy Erskine is Tennis star Andy Murray's grandfather.

Author : David W Potter
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 138 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2015-03-02
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780750963442

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Never Mind the Tartan Army by David W Potter Pdf

Here is the ultimate quiz book on Scotland's national team. Informative and fun, this is the perfect companion for those long car journeys to Inverness or Aberdeen, or for nights down the local. An ideal gift for Tartan fans of all ages, here's the chance to test fellow supporters on World Cups, famous games against England, favourite managers and cult heroes, including R.S. McColl, Jimmy Quinn, Jimmy McGrory and Kenny Dalglish. Cryptic to convivial, get your Tartan thinking caps on – it's quiz time!

Author : David W Potter
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 145 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2014-07-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780750957465

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Never Mind the Hoops by David W Potter Pdf

This is the ultimate quiz book on Celtic FC. Informative and fun, this is the perfect companion for those long car journeys to Inverness or Aberdeen or nights down the local. An ideal gift for Hoops fans of all ages, here's the chance to prove how much you really know about your beloved team! Who scored Celtic's first ever goal? Which players were nicknamed 'The Brush', 'Happy Feet' and the 'Flying Flea'? From formation and early days to favourite managers and cult heroes, get your Celtic thinking caps on – it's quiz time!

Author : David Sullivan
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 111 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2017-03-17
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780750983884

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The Millwall FC Miscellany by David Sullivan Pdf

Millwall FC, founded in Victorian times, have a tremendous history to delve into. This book will provide you with all you want to know about the Lions, and some stuff you don't... The Millwall Miscellany is a book on the Lions like no other, packed with facts, stats, trivia, stories and legends. Featured here are loads of stories about the club from 1885 to the present day. Here you will find player feats, individual records and plenty of weird and wonderful tales, quotes ranging from the profound to the downright bizarre and cult heroes from yesteryear – a book no true Millwall fan should be without.

Author : Celtic (Soccer team),David Docherty
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 1986
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0859761738

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The Celtic Football Companion by Celtic (Soccer team),David Docherty Pdf

Author : Alex White
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2012-08-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780752490571

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The Fulham FC Miscellany by Alex White Pdf

Packed with facts, stats, trivia, stories and legend, The Fulham FC Miscellany is the ultimate book of trivia on the Lilliewhites and is a treasure trove of information that you can dip in and out of at your leisure. It will make you smile, laugh out loud, sigh and reflect on the good times and the bad. Written by lifelong fan Alex White, this is a book no self-respecting Fulham fan should be without.

Author : David Potter
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 133 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2014-07-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780750957465

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Never Mind the Hoops by David Potter Pdf

This is the ultimate quiz book on Celtic FC. Informative and fun, this is the perfect companion for those long car journeys to Inverness or Aberdeen or nights down the local. An ideal gift for Hoops fans of all ages, here’s the chance to prove how much you really know about your beloved team! Who scored Celtic’s first ever goal? Which players were nicknamed ‘The Brush’, ‘Happy Feet’ and the ‘Flying Flea’? From formation and early days to favourite managers and cult heroes, get your Celtic thinking caps on – it’s quiz time!