Sheffield United Football Club, it’s bin around for ages – like, seriously, since the olden days. The club’s story starts at Bramall Lane, which they built back in 1855, and you can tell this place is proper legendary for football. This book by Denis Clarebrough don’t just go on about the big wins and trophies, it’s got all the bits about when Sheffield United started out and how football sort of grew up with ‘em.
Sheffield always says it’s where Association Football really got goin’. Bramall Lane, it’s not just any ground – loads of firsts happened here, and folks came from all over just to watch decent football. The book gets into how football went from blokes having a kickabout to becoming all professional and that, and United was right in the thick of it. They won the First Division Championship and the FA Cup before most clubs even got their boots on.
Loads of old players get a mention, like Ernest Needham (they called ‘im The Prince of Half Backs) and big Foulke in goal – you wouldn’t want to mess with him. Every match, goal, and daft moment’s written down, so fans can remember all them good (and not so good) days.
If you’re mad about football, or just want to know why Bramall Lane matters, this book’s spot on. It’s not all posh or fancy, just honest stories about the Blades and why folk love ‘em.
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Publisher: Fascinating Selection of Books – A Must See!
Published: January 1, 1989
Price: £16.99
Hardback: 272 pages
ISBN-13: 978-0950858814
Dimensions: 21 x 26.5 x 2.25 (cm)
