Birmingham City Football Book

Product Description

Capture the history & greatest moments of Birmingham City through the newspapers, as written at the time. Starting with coverage of City's 7-0 win over Preston in 1905, this book charts a glorious history of great games through the decades of the 20th century. Top stories include promotion to Division 1 in 1921, the 1931 FA Cup Final vs West Brom, & the 1956 Final against Man City & becoming League Cup Champions in 1963. Read about the appointment of Sir Alf Ramsey as Manager in 1977, the sale of Trevor Francis for 1m pounds in 1979, & his appointment as Manager in 1996, promotion to Division 1 in 1972, 1985, & 1992, the penalty shoot out for the Worthington Cup in 2002, Premiership promotion, & much much more. Newspaper coverage continues right up to the end of last season. A unique & wonderful gift & must have for all Birmingham City fans.