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Bill, also referred to as \"Mr. Tottenham,\" was a member of the team that won the 1951 Championship and then managed the team from 1958 to 1974. Spurs won the UEFA Cup in 1972, the European Cup Winners Cup in 1963 (becoming the first English team to win a European trophy), the League Cup in 1971 and 1972, the FA Cup twice in 1962 and 1967, and the League and Cup Double in 1961 all under his direction. The book tells the story of Bill's childhood and upbringing in Yorkshire, his early years as a player in the renowned Push-and-Run championship team in the early 1950s, his move to London as a young man to play for Spurs after the War, his promotion to Tottenham manager in the late 1950s, and his subsequent successful career. Steve and Norman use conversations Bill to tell more about his qualities as a bright man and boss. 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As Dare Radio raves, it’s “hard to believe...how fabulous Torquay United’s programme looked...making quite a splash,” and the entire collection serves as a “super read” for anyone pining for the days of programme sellers and matchday rituals. \u003cbr\u003eCentral to *One Shilling* is the story of John Elvin—the visionary designer who revolutionised football programme aesthetics by breaking conventions, experimenting with typefaces, and using photography in bold new ways. Caldwell and Dein not only chronicle Elvin’s legacy through in-depth portraiture and interviews with his contemporaries but also explore the broader cultural and visual influences that shaped the era. Their work, as Best of British magazine notes, is “a war cry in times of digital gen...to honour the past and look to the future”, reminding readers of the enduring value of print design in a digital world. \u003cbr\u003eWhether you’re a lifelong collector with hundreds of programmes or simply curious about the marriage of football and design, this book is a must-have. *One Shilling* is, as On Magazine puts it, “a work of art that deserves to be on the coffee table of any discerning football fan—or lover of all things artistic.” Caldwell and Dein have masterfully given recognition to a previously untold chapter in sporting culture, making this a groundbreaking and visually stunning addition to any collection.\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e \u003cu\u003eWhy Soccer Programmes Are a Good Investment\u003c\/u\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 128, 0);\"\u003eSoccer programmes have become a smart investment for collectors and fans alike. Unlike mass-produced memorabilia, each programme is a unique time capsule—capturing the teams, players, and cultural quirks of a specific match day. As football’s popularity has soared, rare programmes from historic games or milestone events have only grown in value, often fetching impressive sums at auction. Beyond the financial rewards, they offer something priceless: a tangible link to the past, filled with stories, adverts, and line-ups you won’t find anywhere else. Collectors know that as clubs evolve and digital replaces print, these physical programmes will become even scarcer. Whether you’re after the thrill of the hunt, the joy of nostalgia, or the hope of future profit, investing in soccer programmes is a way to own a piece of the game’s living history—a small, paper window into football’s soul. ~ The\u003cem\u003e Soccerbooks Team\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: red;\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eROYAL MAIL TRACKED 48 \u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePublished: January 29, 2024\u003cbr\u003ePrice: £19.99\u003cbr\u003eISBN-10: \u003cspan\u003e1801508887\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN-13: \u003cspan\u003e978-1801508889\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHardback: 224 pages\u003cbr\u003eDimensions: 250 x 246 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"PUBLISHED JANUARY 2024","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53583029141884,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1060\/2756\/files\/One-Shilling-The-Football-Programme.png?v=1727073404"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1060\/2756\/collections\/European22.png?v=1746368114","url":"https:\/\/www.soccerbooks.co.uk\/zh\/collections\/2024-publications.oembed?page=2","provider":"SOCCER BOOKS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}