Bristol Rovers' most famous player is undoubtedly Geoff Bradford. He holds the club record for goals scored (242 in 461 Football League appearances) and remains the only player to win a Full England International cap while with the club. To research this book, the authors have been given access to an archive of information and original photographs from his family. Bristol-born Geoff was a loyal one-club man having turned down the option of a transfer to First Division Live...

To mark the 40th anniversary of Leeds United’s Centenary FA Cup triumph, JMD Media has published Clarke … 10. This tells the story of how Don Revie’s super squad won their only FA Cup after a brilliant season in which United’s razzmatazz football won universal acclaim. It looks, match by match, at how the Whites reached Wembley where they delivered one of the greatest days in the club’s history. It’s a tale of power cuts, stocking tabs, pre-match warm-ups and spellbinding football that saw...

Are you a football fan? Do you attend as many matches as you can? Have you visited any of the many famous football grounds? Can you name the home grounds of all the UK’s best-loved teams and more besides? If you think you know which team plays where, you are certain to enjoy this quiz book.With 250 questions all about English, Scottish and Welsh Football Grounds, you will need to be quick off the mark to answer some of these brain teasers? What non-League club is moving into the Moston Com...

George Best is widely regarded as the finest footballer ever produced by the British Isles. His death in November 2006 prompted lengthy analysis of his career and his standing in the game, a debate 'The Complete George Best' will help settle. Known primarily for his rock nroll lifestyle after his football career had finished, this book attempts to shed more light on his football career which was, after all, the source of his fame. Taking in every first class match George played for Manches...

This title is an absorbing celebration of Sunderland's finest ever players. It is lavishly illustrated throughout with over 100 photos. Sunderland fans love their heroes, and no fan more so than Rob Mason, author of the club's 'Complete Record' In this new official SAFC title, 'Sunderland's Cult Heroes", Mason takes the reader on a guide through his personal favourites. From Vic Halom and Joe Bolton, to Julio Arca and John Kay, via Dick Malone, Kevin Arnott, Barry Siddall, Chris Makin and ...

Since the clubs formation in 1878, West Bromwich Albion Football Club has been served by approximately a thousand players and choosing one-hundred of the best from them was not an easy task. However, with the help and knowledge of several avid Baggies supporters, a handful of past and present players, two former managers, three ex-coaches/trainers, two secretaries, two directors and relatives of former players, Matthews has managed to hunt out the players that have performed the best in t...

The story of Peter Knowles is unique. The gifted good-looking Wolves and England under-23 midfielder seemed to have the world at his talented feet. He was tipped to be the English George Best but sensationally quit football after becoming a Jehovahs Witness. He was just a few days short of his 24th birthday. Despite the pleas of his club, the players, friends, fans and family, Knowles would not change his mind and has always said it was the best thing he ever did. In Gods Footballer, ...

Manchester United were a dominant force in English football in the decades after World War Two. They were League champions five times, FA Cup winners twice, and runners-up in both competitions on numerous occasions. Managed by the legendary Matt Busby, United were the first English club to participate in the European Cup and the first to win the coveted trophy, in 1968. Busby joined United then Manchesters smaller club from City before the War. Afterwards, United had to play at Maine Road, ...

In the history of Stoke City, theres probably never been a better time to celebrate. Not only have the team reached the Premiership for the first time, they also finished second in the Championship. For those who wish to revel in the glory of the club, Tony Matthews has penned a fitting tribute to 100 of Stoke Citys most outstanding performers.After great deliberation and consultation with fans of the club, author Tony Matthews has selected 100 players, which include favourites fro...

Before Theo Walcott, was a little-known 17-year-old ever transferred to one of England's top sides for a big fee? Did anyone ever pass the ball with the accuracy of David Beckham? Was there a player with the trickery of Joe Cole? Did any midfielder score as many goals as Frank Lampard?If you are a Wolverhampton Wanderers fan of a certain vintage, your answer to each of those questions would be yes: Peter Broadbent. For those were the qualities that emerged as the unassuming youngster made...

Urban neighbours Celtic and Rangers are known throughout British football as The Old Firm, but for Ipswich Town and Norwich City its more a case of The Old Farm. Separated by 40 miles of arable fields and woodland, the Canaries and the Tractor Boys have been doing battle for more than 100 years, just like their counterparts in Glasgow. Eastern England may be a footballing outpost, but its derby games arouse massive local interest. The first East Anglian derby game was in 1902 and by 2010 t...