A Must-Have for Soccer Collectors
Torquay United’s Story in Full Colour
If you love soccer, you know every club has its own weird and wonderful history. But there’s something about Torquay United that just grabs you. “Torquay United: A Programme History” isn’t just another book for collectors—it’s more like a time machine for football fans. Those first 28 pages? Packed with old photos you won’t find anywhere else, plus stories that make you feel like you’re standing on the terraces, scarf in hand.
Flip through and you’ll see the club’s journey in full colour, year by year, through the eyes of their matchday programmes. Each one’s a snapshot of what football meant to people at the time—wartime covers, old sponsors, even the changing designs. It’s not about fancy trophies or superstar transfers; it’s about the soul of the club and the fans who keep coming back.
And just when you think you’ve seen it all, the last bit of the book goes deep on the people behind the programmes—who printed them, who put in the work, and how the team’s kits changed through the ages. More rare photos, more memories, more stuff you just can’t Google.
This isn’t just for collectors. If you’re into English football, or you ever wondered what keeps a lower-league club ticking, this book should be on your shelf. It’s proof that even in the world of soccer, the little details matter most.
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Publisher: S & T Sales & Marketing Ltd
Published: April 24, 2026
Price: £21.99
Softcover: 340 pages
ISBN-13: 978-1915697523
Dimensions: 18 x 25.4 x 1.75 cm
