Each book measures 38 x 31cm and is bound in a beautiful burgundy (brown for the Scottish teams) leatherette binder gold embossed with the chosen Football team or sport and, as an option, the recipient’s name. Personalised certificate available at no extra charge.
Capture the history and greatest moments of Dundee United through the newspapers, as written at the time.
Starting with coverage of Dundee United’s 1:0 win over Celtic in 1925, this book charts a glorious history of great games and League and Cup titles through the decades of the 20th century.
Top stories include the hard fought 4-3 win over Celtic in 1949, and many of their classic encounters including Internationals, where they beat the best Europe could offer such as Barcelona and Juventus, & not forgetting the heart wrenching European Cup Semi-final in 1984 against Roma and of course the UEFA Cup Final of 1987 against Gothenburg. Also covered are the glorious defeats of arch rival Dundee including the 3-0 win in 1980 to secure the League Cup, (for the second year in a row) & the 1983 encounter when they beat them again this time to become champions of the Premier League. Read about, the classic and heart wrenching Scottish Cup Final of 1991 vs Motherwell and of course securing the Cup in 1994 when they beat Rangers at Hampden.
Newspaper coverage continues right up to the end of last season. A unique and wonderful gift and must have for all Dundee United fans. |
