Cardiff City Football Club 1947 - 1971

Step back in time with Cardiff City Football Club 1947 – 1971, a must-have for every true Bluebirds supporter and football history enthusiast. This remarkable book presents over 250 rare photographs, capturing unforgettable moments both on and off the pitch. From iconic team photos to atmospheric action shots at Ninian Park, these images chronicle an era when Cardiff City were a formidable presence, regularly drawing crowds of 40,000 and more for league matches.
Relive the days when Welsh football legends such as Alf Sherwood, Arthur Lever, Stan Montgomery, Ron Stitfall, Trevor Ford, and George Edwards took centre stage. The book vividly illustrates City’s return to top-flight football in the 1950s and their spirited campaigns in the First Division and European Cup-Winners’ Cup throughout the 1960s and early 1970s. Fans will delight in the dramatic home-leg victory over Real Madrid, and the emergence of star striker John Toshack before his celebrated transfer to Liverpool.
Every page is packed with evocative memorabilia: historic match programmes, vintage adverts, cartoons, and candid player portraits. This extensive archive not only celebrates the triumphs and tribulations of Cardiff City but also offers a nostalgic glimpse into the golden age of Welsh football.
Out of the hundreds of historic club photos, you—or someone dear to you—may well be featured, making this book a personal treasure as well as a collector’s gem. Whether you’re a lifelong Bluebird or new to the club’s legacy, this pictorial history is the definitive tribute to Cardiff City and its enduring impact on British football.
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Publisher: Tempus Publishing Limited
Published: 2003
Price: £19.50 
Softcover: 128 pages
Lavishly illustrated
This book is in excellent condition and would enhance any collection.