The Football History of England Book
Itās June 1996. 76,000 Wembley fans have just seen England take a 2-0 victory over Scotland, sealed by Gazzaās wonder goal. St. Georges flags fly around the stadium, to a chorus of āFootballās Coming Homeā. The opener against Switzerland was disappointing, but this ā this feels special. This is the sound of England fans who truly believe their team can go all the way.
All England fans know this feeling ā the shared excitement of knowing England have the team to win the tournament. Of course, theyāve only won a single tournament in their history. But there have been some epic stories along the way.
This book takes England fans back through that history, going all the way back to 1906. Through authentic newspaper reports written at the time, itās a chance to reminisce about the near misses, the penalty dramas, the classic matches, and of course that one summer day in 1966.
Archivist insight: We reproduce these newspaper articles from the Daily Mirror scan archive. In some cases, thereāll be blemishes and the reproduction quality might not be as clear or precise as it was in the original paper.
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Cover: Hardback
Size: Tabloid 11" x 13.9"
Pages: 180
Paper source: our books use responsibly sourced paper from FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified paper manufacturers.
Disclaimer: This is an unofficial publication and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any sports teams, leagues, brands, artists, or personalities featured. The newspaper content is officially licensed and reproduced with permission from the original publisher. All trademarks and names remain the property of their respective owners.
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The Football History of England Book
Itās June 1996. 76,000 Wembley fans have just seen England take a 2-0 victory over Scotland, sealed by Gazzaās wonder goal. St. Georges flags fly around the stadium, to a chorus of āFootballās Coming Homeā. The opener against Switzerland was disappointing, but this ā this feels special. This is the sound of England fans who truly believe their team can go all the way.
All England fans know this feeling ā the shared excitement of knowing England have the team to win the tournament. Of course, theyāve only won a single tournament in their history. But there have been some epic stories along the way.
This book takes England fans back through that history, going all the way back to 1906. Through authentic newspaper reports written at the time, itās a chance to reminisce about the near misses, the penalty dramas, the classic matches, and of course that one summer day in 1966.
Archivist insight: We reproduce these newspaper articles from the Daily Mirror scan archive. In some cases, thereāll be blemishes and the reproduction quality might not be as clear or precise as it was in the original paper.
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Cover: Hardback
Size: Tabloid 11" x 13.9"
Pages: 180
Paper source: our books use responsibly sourced paper from FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified paper manufacturers.
Disclaimer: This is an unofficial publication and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any sports teams, leagues, brands, artists, or personalities featured. The newspaper content is officially licensed and reproduced with permission from the original publisher. All trademarks and names remain the property of their respective owners.
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Itās June 1996. 76,000 Wembley fans have just seen England take a 2-0 victory over Scotland, sealed by Gazzaās wonder goal. St. Georges flags fly around the stadium, to a chorus of āFootballās Coming Homeā. The opener against Switzerland was disappointing, but this ā this feels special. This is the sound of England fans who truly believe their team can go all the way.
All England fans know this feeling ā the shared excitement of knowing England have the team to win the tournament. Of course, theyāve only won a single tournament in their history. But there have been some epic stories along the way.
This book takes England fans back through that history, going all the way back to 1906. Through authentic newspaper reports written at the time, itās a chance to reminisce about the near misses, the penalty dramas, the classic matches, and of course that one summer day in 1966.
Archivist insight: We reproduce these newspaper articles from the Daily Mirror scan archive. In some cases, thereāll be blemishes and the reproduction quality might not be as clear or precise as it was in the original paper.
----
Cover: Hardback
Size: Tabloid 11" x 13.9"
Pages: 180
Paper source: our books use responsibly sourced paper from FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified paper manufacturers.
Disclaimer: This is an unofficial publication and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any sports teams, leagues, brands, artists, or personalities featured. The newspaper content is officially licensed and reproduced with permission from the original publisher. All trademarks and names remain the property of their respective owners.
