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 Sheffield Wed through the newspapers, as written at the time.
Starting with coverage of Wednesday winning the FA Cup in 1907 beating Everton 2-1, this book charts a glorious history of great games and League and Cup titles through the decades of the 20th century.
Top early stories include becoming Champions of Division 2 in 1926 and Division 1 in 1929 and again in 1930. Read about the record 72,841 crowd at Hillsborough watching the 2-2 draw with Man city in 1934, and winning promotion to Division 1 in 1950 at the expense of Sheffield Utd. Relive the glory of winning the FA Cup in 1935, the 1966 final vs Everton, and securing the League Cup in 1991. Coverage also includes European games and other reports, such as the appointment of Trevor Francis as Manager in 1991 and Ron Atkinson in 1989 & again in 1997 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 Sheffield Wed fans. |
