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 Portsmouth through the newspapers, as written at the time.
Starting with coverage of Portsmouth finishing top of the Southern League in 1920, 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 Preston 5-0 to become Division 1 Champions in 1927, securing the title again in Portsmouth’s Jubilee year in 1949 and again in 1950. Coverage also of the FA Cup Final games with Bolton in 1929, Man City in 1934 and winning the Cup in 1939. Read about the rise from Division 3 in 1983 to promotion to Division 1 in 1987, then the Premiership in 2003, 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 Portsmouth fans. |
