{"title":"Denis Law Collection","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"denis-laws-book-of-soccer-no1","title":"Denis Law's Book of Soccer No.1","description":"\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(218, 32, 42);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: xx-large;\"\u003eDenis Law\u003cbr\u003eThe King of the Stretford End\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"justify\"\u003eFrom Aberdeen to Old Trafford, Denis Law became the goalscorer Manchester United supporters hailed as the King of the Stretford End. Scotland's only Ballon d'Or winner, crowned in 1964, he scored 237 goals for United and 30 for his country. \u003cem\u003eDenis Law's Book of Soccer\u003c\/em\u003e captures his passion for the game in his playing years, including his own pieces. \u003cem\u003eWhy I am obsessed with football\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003ehow the magic gets into Manchester United\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003cbr\u003eThe contributors read like a roll call of football greats: George Best, Bobby Moore, Matt Busby, Tom Finney, Ray Wilson, Pat Crerand, Joe Mercer and Tommy Docherty. Best describes playing on the wing alongside Law, while Moore writes about matches at Hampden and Wembley and asks whether England can win the World Cup. Nearly 100 action photographs bring this remarkable football era to life. \u003cbr\u003eThere is plenty more to explore. Law chooses his soccer greats and imagines the match he would most like to see; Busby asks whether the reader could become another Denis Law; and the contents include a quiz and an account of a weekend with the man himself. A fascinating period piece for Manchester United supporters, Denis Law admirers and collectors of vintage football annuals.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(218, 32, 42);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition: Very Good\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 255);\"\u003eThe annual has spotless red cloth boards, a tight binding and clean, bright pages. The inside covers and publisher’s endpapers are bright white, with no signs of foxing. The complete dust jacket has protected the book for some 60 years. It shows minimal shelf wear and has a crease at the bottom right of the front cover. We have carefully cleaned the annual and fitted our archival dust jacket covering to help preserve it for many years to come.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\nNow protected with Archival Dust Jacket Sleeving\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1060\/2756\/files\/ARCHIVAL_480x480.png\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"PUBLISHED 1965 | HARDCOVER with JACKET","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57676307693948,"sku":"45MAIL","price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1060\/2756\/files\/DENIS_LAW_S_BOOK_OF_SOCCER_N.1_THE_COVER.png?v=1792046525"},{"product_id":"denis-laws-book-of-soccer-no-2","title":"Denis Law's Book of Soccer No.2","description":"\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(218, 32, 42);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: xx-large;\"\u003eIn the Company of Legends\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"justify\"\u003eDenis Law brings his eye for football and his unmistakable passion for the game to this second book of soccer. The Manchester United and Scotland great writes about Bobby Charlton, considers the game's greatest honour and looks at the art of defence and attack. He even offers practical advice on choosing and caring for football gear, making this much more than a collection of famous names. \u003cbr\u003eThose famous names are here in abundance, however. Matt Busby recalls great games at Old Trafford, George Best writes about playing for Ireland, and Ian St John explains why the Kop inspires him. Billy McNeill takes readers to Hampden, Pat Creran revisits battles at Hampden and Wembley, and Ray Wilson remembers the forwards he faced. Contributions from Terry Paine, John Connelly, Phil Woosnam and others give the book a remarkable range of voices from across the game. \u003cbr\u003eIllustrated with football action pictures and packed with first-hand views, Denis Law's Book of Soccer No. 2 captures the personalities, grounds and arguments of its era. From Old Trafford and Anfield to Hampden and Wembley, it is a rewarding period piece for Denis Law admirers, Manchester United supporters and collectors of vintage football annuals.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(218, 32, 42);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition: Very Good\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 255);\"\u003eThe annual has spotless blue cloth boards, a tight binding and clean, bright pages. The inside covers and publisher’s endpapers are bright white, with no signs of foxing or gift inscriptions. The complete dust jacket has protected the book for some 60 years and shows only minimal shelf wear at the top and bottom. It has not been price-clipped and retains its original 15\/- price. We have carefully cleaned the annual and fitted our archival dust jacket covering to help preserve it for many years to come.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Now protected with archival dust jacket sleeving\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1060\/2756\/files\/ARCHIVAL_480x480.png\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"PUBLISHED 1966 | HARDCOVER with JACKET","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57676346982780,"sku":"45MAIL","price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1060\/2756\/files\/Denis_Law_s_Book_of_Soccer_No.2_the_front_cover.png?v=1792048655"},{"product_id":"denis-laws-book-of-soccer-no-3","title":"Denis Law's Book of Soccer No.3","description":"\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(218, 32, 42);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: xx-large;\"\u003eA GOLDEN AGE IN ACTION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"justify\"\u003ePublished as the 1968 Book of Soccer, this third volume brings Denis Law's football world vividly to the page. Law writes about playing alongside George Best, recalls goals that stayed with him and considers the importance of fitness. His own chapters give readers a glimpse of the Manchester United and Scotland star's thinking during one of the game's most memorable eras. \u003cbr\u003eAround Law is an exceptional cast of players, managers and football voices. Bobby Charlton looks back on great moments in Europe, Matt Busby celebrates top Scottish players, Ian St. John writes about the tension at the top and Billy McNeill recalls the Lisbon victory. Geoff Hurst, Gordon Banks, Ray Wilson, Joe Mercer and Jackie Charlton bring further stories and opinions from across the game, while Jimmy Tarbuck offers his view of the Shankly gang. \u003cbr\u003eThe book includes more than 100 action photographs selected from the 1967–68 season, and its full-colour jacket shows Law in action. With stories ranging from goals and great players to European nights and the lighter side of football, it is an absorbing period piece for Denis Law admirers, Manchester United supporters and collectors of vintage football annuals.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(218, 32, 42);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition: Very Good\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 255);\"\u003eThe annual has spotless red cloth boards, a tight binding and clean, bright pages. The inside covers and publisher’s endpapers are bright white, with no signs of foxing or gift inscriptions. The complete dust jacket has protected the book for some 60 years and shows only a hint of shelf wear at the top and bottom. It has not been price-clipped. 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In “It's a great and glorious game”, Law celebrates the sport he loves; elsewhere he gives his own view in “The World Cup? Not for me” and writes “A Royle touch”. The cover catches the Manchester United star in action, setting the tone for an annual full of the game's energy and personalities. \u003cbr\u003eLaw is joined by a remarkably varied team of contributors. George Best writes, “Have courage, will travel.\" Alan Ball recalls memorable matches, Charlie Cooke calls himself a schemer, and Bobby Charlton turns to England. Roger Hunt surveys the football world, Brian Kidd reflects on his career, while Mike Summerbee, Johnny Giles, Derek Dougan and Malcolm Allison offer further views from inside the game. Les Shannon contributes a piece on management at Bury, and Ken Aston writes about the spirit of football. \u003cbr\u003eThe contents range from the next World Cup and the demands of fitness to schoolboy football, match reporting and the game's lighter side. Scores of action photographs accompany these articles, giving readers a vivid picture of football in Law's era. For Manchester United followers and collectors of classic football annuals, this fourth volume offers both the voice of its famous namesake and a wide view of the sport around him.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(218, 32, 42);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition: Very Good\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 255);\"\u003eThe annual has spotless red cloth boards, a tight binding and clean, bright pages. The inside covers and publisher’s endpapers are bright white, with no signs of foxing or gift inscriptions. The complete dust jacket has protected the book for some 60 years and shows only a hint of shelf wear at the top and bottom. It has not been price-clipped. 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