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 Leeds through the newspapers, as written at the time.
Starting with coverage of Leeds’s election to Division 2 in 1905, this book charts a glorious history of great games and League and Cup titles through the decades of the 20th century.
Top stories include, beating arch rivals Chelsea to gain promotion in 1928, beating Man Utd 5-0 in 1930, coverage of the FA Cup final games in 1965, 1970, 1972, 1973, winning the Fairs cup in 1968 and 1971, League Champions in 1969 and 1992. Read about Don Revie becoming Manager of the Year in 1969, Jack Charlton retiring in 1973, the epic win over Man Utd in 1994, the appointment of George Graham as Manager in 2001 and much much more.
Newspaper coverage continues right up to the end of last season. A unique and wonderful gift and must have for all Leeds fans. |
