European Football: The Rough Guide - Softcover

Cresswell, Peterjon; Evans, Simon

Softcover

ISBN 10: 185828256X ISBN 13: 9781858282565

Publisher: Rough Guides, 1997

Synopsis

A great gift for the growing number of soccer fans and World Cup enthusiasts, The Rough Guide to European Football is the perfect combination of travel guide and fan's almanac. The book features more than 100 club histories, is filled with action-packed photos, and recounts the careers of the game's most exciting players, such as the legendary German sweeper Franz Beckenbauer (aka Der Kaiser). The commentary also captures the flavor of the clubs' hometowns, highlighting local rivalries and colorful fan culture. And for those planning a trip to Europe, all practical questions are also answered: What team is worth seeing? What's the best way to the stadium? Where can I buy a ticket and how much will it cost? Where's a good place for a pint before and after the match? Features 300 black and white photographs.

About this title

Review:

The first sports title published by Rough Guides, one of the hippest series of travel and reference books anywhere, European Football is, well, a real kick. The book covers soccer on the continent from A (Austria) to Y (Yugoslavia), entertainingly rolling out comprehensive and practical information on every important team and--a real plus for soccer-obsessed travelers--the countries and cities in which they play. In addition to team highlights and histories, European Football points you in the right direction for acquiring tickets, getting to the stadium, what the souvenir and concession stands sell, where to stay, what to eat, and, if that's not enough, how to get onto the club's Web site. Its best bit of advice? "An English football ground is one of the few places in the world where you can eat a boiled hamburger--avoid them at all costs."

Review:

...Cresswell Andevans not only deliver the goods but do so with wit and panache. -- The Big Issue, UK

...one of the best things to have come out of the explosion in footie literature. -- Maxim, UK

A chunk of heaven has arrived on the bookshelves....the Rough Guide to European Football is an utter triumph. -- The Guardian, Paul Hayward, London, UK

An invaluable handbook. -- The Times, London, UK

Book of the month...commendable...fills the yawning gap left by conventional travel guides...invaluable, the authors have left no stone unturned. -- World Soccer, January 2000

Certain not to disappoint...an essential resource. -- Birmingham Post, UK

Could become a niche classic...an invaluable companion. -- The Times, London, UK

Even at first glance it makes the Rothman's yearbook read like a memo from Graham Kelly -- South London Mercury, London, UK

Superb...not only an informative reference work, but an entertaining read. -- Programme Monthly & Football Collectable, January 2000, UK

The perfect guide...packed with excellent information. -- Daily Telegraph, London, UK

About this edition

• Publisher: Rough Guides
• Publication date: 1997
• ISBN 10: 185828256X
• ISBN 13: 9781858282565
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 608