Items related to The Title: The story of the First Division
Synopsis
Some folk will tell you the FA Premier League is the greatest show on earth. They may even have a point. But to build something so successful, so popular, so inescapable, you've got to have mighty strong foundations.
Prior to 1992, the old First Division was England's premier prize. Its rich tapestry winds back to 1888 and the formation of the Football League. A grand century-long tradition in danger of being lost in the wake of Premier League year zero.
No more! In The Title Scott Murray tells the lively, cherry-picked story of English football through the prism of the First Division. Rich with humour yet underpinned with solid research, this is a glorious meander across our national sport's varied terrain.
With as much about Burnley, Wolves, West Brom and Portsmouth as the likes of Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester United, we learn the less well-known stories the sport has to tell, such as the plight of Glossop, the smallest club to ever play top-flight football, and final day drama involving Huddersfield and Cardiff that knocks Michael Thomas into a cocked hat. We bask in the managerial genius of Tom Watson, the bowler-hatted Victorian Mourinho; celebrate the joy of the Busby Babes; discover the shameless showmanship of George Allison; embark on righteous escapades with Hughie Gallacher; and meet some old favourites in Don Revie, Bill Shankly, Alex Ferguson and Brian Clough.
At turns exciting, surprising, witty and bittersweet, The Title is a highly informed, fresh and affectionate love-letter to the English game, and a delight for any football fan.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author
Scott Murray is a regular writer for the Guardian where he writes match reports on football and golf, as well as their much-loved daily newsletter, 'The Fiver'. He has written for many other publications including The Blizzard, The Nightwatchman, GQ, Eurosport.co.uk, FourFourTwo and Men's Health. This is his fourth book.
Review
"It is going to take a place of honour next to my absolute favourite sports books written over the years" - thelondoneconomic
"Scott Murray is one of Britain’s most talented sports writers and in The Title he is at his best. Meticulously researched, affectionate and often very funny, this account of the first century of English football gives the lie once and for all to the idea that the beautiful game began with the
Premier League in 1992." - Dan Jones, Evening Standard columnist and bestselling historian
"Richly colourful, heartfelt and, most of all, fun." - Jonathan Wilson, author of Inverting the Pyramid
"A wonderful history, packed with unlikely anecdotes and trivia. Scott Murray is to football writing what
Huddersfield Town were to the 1920s." - Josh Widdicombe
"Marvellous book, a treasure for any fan of the game." - Budapest Times
"A witty, well-informed history of the old Football League, from its first season in 1888 to the inception of the Premier League in 1992." - Choice
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherBloomsbury Sport
- Publication date2017
- ISBN 10 1472936612
- ISBN 13 9781472936615
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages352
- Rating
Buy New
Learn more about this copy
US$ 25.83
Shipping:
US$ 4.25
Within U.S.A.
Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace
Stock Image
The Title: The Story of the First Division
Published by
Bloomsbury Sport 07/09/2017, 2017
ISBN 10: 1472936612
ISBN 13: 9781472936615
Used
Hardcover
Seller: AwesomeBooks, Wallingford, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Very Good. This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. . Seller Inventory # 7719-9781472936615
Quantity: 3 available
Seller Image
The Title
Seller: WeBuyBooks, Rossendale, LANCS, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. Ex library copy with usual stamps & stickers. Seller Inventory # wbb0023245413
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Title: The Story of the First Division
Published by
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, United Kingdom, London, 2017
ISBN 10: 1472936612
ISBN 13: 9781472936615
Used
Paperback
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Some folk will tell you the FA Premier League is the greatest show on earth. They may even have a point. But to build something so successful, so popular, so inescapable, youve got to have mighty strong foundations. Prior to 1992, the old First Division was Englands premier prize. Its rich tapestry winds back to 1888 and the formation of the Football League. A grand century-long tradition in danger of being lost in the wake of Premier League year zero. No more! In The Title Scott Murray tells the lively, cherry-picked story of English football through the prism of the First Division. Rich with humour yet underpinned with solid research, this is a glorious meander across our national sports varied terrain. With as much about Burnley, Wolves, West Brom and Portsmouth as the likes of Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester United, we learn the less well-known stories the sport has to tell, such as the plight of Glossop, the smallest club to ever play top-flight football, and final day drama involving Huddersfield and Cardiff that knocks Michael Thomas into a cocked hat. We bask in the managerial genius of Tom Watson, the bowler-hatted Victorian Mourinho; celebrate the joy of the Busby Babes; discover the shameless showmanship of George Allison; embark on righteous escapades with Hughie Gallacher; and meet some old favourites in Don Revie, Bill Shankly, Alex Ferguson and Brian Clough. At turns exciting, surprising, witty and bittersweet, The Title is a highly informed, fresh and affectionate love-letter to the English game, and a delight for any football fan. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR008758853
Quantity: 9 available
Stock Image
The Title: The Story of the First Division
Seller: Goldstone Books, Llandybie, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. All orders are dispatched within one working day from our UK warehouse. We've been selling books online since 2004! We have over 750,000 books in stock. No quibble refund if not completely satisfied. Seller Inventory # mon0006002047
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Title: The Story of the First Division
Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.56. Seller Inventory # G1472936612I4N00
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Title: The Story of the First Division
Published by
Bloomsbury Sport 07/09/2017, 2017
ISBN 10: 1472936612
ISBN 13: 9781472936615
Used
Hardcover
Seller: Bahamut Media, Reading, United Kingdom
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Condition: Very Good. Shipped within 24 hours from our UK warehouse. Clean, undamaged book with no damage to pages and minimal wear to the cover. Spine still tight, in very good condition. Remember if you are not happy, you are covered by our 100% money back guarantee. Seller Inventory # 6545-9781472936615
Quantity: 3 available
Stock Image
The Title : The Story of the First Division
Published by
Bloomsbury Publishing USA, 2017
ISBN 10: 1472936612
ISBN 13: 9781472936615
Used
Hardcover
Seller: Better World Books Ltd, Dunfermline, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Very Good. Ships from the UK. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects. Seller Inventory # 17704705-20
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Title: The Story of the First Division
Published by
Bloomsbury, London, 2017
ISBN 10: 1472936612
ISBN 13: 9781472936615
Used
Hardcover
First Edition
Seller: Abacus Bookshop, Pittsford, NY, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
hardcover. Condition: Fine copy in fine dust jacket. Illus. with photos (illustrator). 1st edition. 8vo, 344 pp. Seller Inventory # 107648
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Title : the Story of the First Division
Seller: Mahler Books, PFLUGERVILLE, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. This book is in very good condition; no remainder marks. Dustjacket does have some shelfwear. Inside pages are clean. ; 352 pages. Seller Inventory # 07GW20-486-108e
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Title: The Story of the First Division
Seller: Brit Books, Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Used; Very Good. ***Simply Brit*** Welcome to our online used book store, where affordability meets great quality. Dive into a world of captivating reads without breaking the bank. We take pride in offering a wide selection of used books, from classics to hidden gems, ensuring there is something for every literary palate. All orders are shipped within 24 hours and our lightning fast-delivery within 48 hours coupled with our prompt customer service ensures a smooth journey from ordering to delivery. Discover the joy of reading with us, your trusted source for affordable books that do not compromise on quality. Seller Inventory # 3748091
Quantity: 4 available