Argyle should be up there with the best. Plymouth is now the largest city in England with a League club never to have graced the top division. On several occasions over the decades they nearly achieved the ultimate promotion, only to slide back and take their place with the also-rans. The Modern Era according to Andy Riddle begins with Season 1974-75, when Argyle bounced up from the Third Division. Since then, the club has been blessed with great players. Who better than Paul Mariner, who ...

Plymouth Argyle FC have enjoyed a chequered history. They have reached the semi-finals of both the FA Cup and League Cup. They flirted with promotion to the top division in the 1930s and 1950s. But they have also known the misery of life in the basement of the Football League. Through good times and bad, great players have left their mark on the club. This book charts Argyles history from its birth to the present through the careers of some of those golden greats. The likes of Sammy Black,...

Throughout Torquay Uniteds history, the club has lurched from one crisis to another relegation battles, financial disasters, protesting fans, boardroom farces. These dramas were interspersed with great moments cup upsets, visits to Wembley, and the odd promotion here and there. This book charts the history of the club through the careers of some of its greatest players Robin Stubbs, Lee Sharpe, Mark Loram, and Derek The Dude Dawkins, to name a few. These players have entertained, thrilled,...

Over the years, legendary Plymouth Argyle players such as Sammy Black, 'Jumbo' Chisholm, Wilf Carter, Paul Mariner and Tommy Tynan have taken the club to the brink of greatness, only to see hopes turn to despair as key players were sold, managers sacked, and boardroom disputes threatened the very existence of the club. Plymouth Argyle: Snakes & Ladders charts the roller-coaster history of the club's promotion and relegation seasons. It begins with the first championship success in 1929...

To mark the 40th anniversary of Leeds United’s Centenary FA Cup triumph, JMD Media has published Clarke … 10. This tells the story of how Don Revie’s super squad won their only FA Cup after a brilliant season in which United’s razzmatazz football won universal acclaim. It looks, match by match, at how the Whites reached Wembley where they delivered one of the greatest days in the club’s history. It’s a tale of power cuts, stocking tabs, pre-match warm-ups and spellbinding football that saw...

Since the clubs formation in 1878, West Bromwich Albion Football Club has been served by approximately a thousand players and choosing one-hundred of the best from them was not an easy task. However, with the help and knowledge of several avid Baggies supporters, a handful of past and present players, two former managers, three ex-coaches/trainers, two secretaries, two directors and relatives of former players, Matthews has managed to hunt out the players that have performed the best in t...

Manchester United were a dominant force in English football in the decades after World War Two. They were League champions five times, FA Cup winners twice, and runners-up in both competitions on numerous occasions. Managed by the legendary Matt Busby, United were the first English club to participate in the European Cup and the first to win the coveted trophy, in 1968. Busby joined United then Manchesters smaller club from City before the War. Afterwards, United had to play at Maine Road, ...

With 125 years of competitive action behind them, it's no surprise that Leicester City can fully relate to many of football's highs and lows. From the early days, when they were known as the Fosse, right up to the modern era which saw the club slip unceremoniously into the third tier in 2008, only to bounce straight back as champions twelve months later, City has been the heartbeat of a community that appreciates hard work and good football. Generations of supporters have returned home an...

In the history of Stoke City, theres probably never been a better time to celebrate. Not only have the team reached the Premiership for the first time, they also finished second in the Championship. For those who wish to revel in the glory of the club, Tony Matthews has penned a fitting tribute to 100 of Stoke Citys most outstanding performers.After great deliberation and consultation with fans of the club, author Tony Matthews has selected 100 players, which include favourites fro...

Before Theo Walcott, was a little-known 17-year-old ever transferred to one of England's top sides for a big fee? Did anyone ever pass the ball with the accuracy of David Beckham? Was there a player with the trickery of Joe Cole? Did any midfielder score as many goals as Frank Lampard?If you are a Wolverhampton Wanderers fan of a certain vintage, your answer to each of those questions would be yes: Peter Broadbent. For those were the qualities that emerged as the unassuming youngster made...

After years of flirting dangerously with demotion, in 2010 the unthinkable happened to Grimsby Town. After 99 years of membership, the club tumbled through the dreaded trap door and out of the Football League. It was a major shock for a club with a proud history and traditions. The Mariners are one of Englands oldest senior clubs, founder members of Division Two, and they even enjoyed three spells in footballs top division. Demotion means they play in the Blue Square Bet Football Conference...

The Warrington Wolves Miscellany is the definitive set text for every fan of the world famous Wire. Packed with facts, fun, gossip, nostalgia and conjecture, it looks back over 135 years of glorious history to celebrate the personalities, victories and controversies of the sport's biggest name. Handily pocket-sized to pull out in the middle of those pub arguments over who was the fastest, dirtiest or biggest, this book will not only tell you who scored the most tr...