When the Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway Company formed the Newton Heath L & YR Cricket & Football Club in 1878 they could have had no idea what it was they were starting. Renamed Manchester United in 1902 after financial problems the new club would soon go on to win the league title & the FA Cup. It was just the beginning of one of the most remarkable & gripping stories in sport. This masterful account explains how United rose to success & how the club recovered in the bomb-damaged aftermath of the Second World War under the brilliant guidance of Matt Busby. The loss of the core of the side in the Munich Air Disaster of February 1958 stunned a nation & football fans around the world. But Busby recovered to build a new side around the talents of Best Law & Charlton becoming the first English side to win the European Cup in 1968. More recently United have dominated English football under manager Sir Alex Ferguson winning an incredible 19 Premier League titles including a unique Treble in 1999. The incredible story of the Reds' success the great stars from Billy Meredith over 100 years ago to Ferdinand Giggs & Rooney today are all featured in this essential volume. Packed with stunning photographs & all the facts & figures you could ever want to know this is a book no United fan can afford to be without. ...

The UEFA 2012 European Football Championship better known as Euro 2012 will kick off in June 2012 with 16 teams trying to win the Henri Delaunay Trophy. The Official ITV Sport Euro 2012 Fact File" is the perfect book for younger readers to enjoy the tournament being co-hosted by Poland & Ukraine the first time the event has been staged in eastern Europe. As well as a guide to the 16 teams & superstars on display there are features on the mascots the stadiums & the draw as well as games puzzles & quizzes plus a tournament fill-in guide allowing the reader to create a personal memento of the tournament. More than 75 colour photographs plus full-colour artworks & maps make the " Official ITV Sport Euro 2012 Fact File" the ideal guide to the tournament. It is certain to score." ...

One of the most eagerly anticipated events on the sporting calendar the 14th edition of the UEFA European Championship will take place between 8 June & 1 July 2012 in Poland & Ukraine (the third time the event will have co-hosts). Sixteen teams will fight it out for the most prestigious international prize in the European football. ITV Sport Euro 2012: The Official Guide" will cover every aspect of the tournament from how the bid was won & an overview of the venues to be used to an assessment of how the teams got there & a comprehensive analysis of their chances of success. It will also include in-depth features on the players expected to make the headlines at Euro 2012 & a thorough examination of the events fascinating history (including biographies of the players of the tournament at each of the previous 13 events). "ITV Sport Euro 2012: The Official Guide" is packed full of facts filled with statistics & beautifully illustrated throughout with a superb collection of action photographs. It is the perfect accompaniment to 2012s biggest football event & is suitable for fans of all ages." ...

Leeds United are one of Englands best supported Football Clubs. Steeped in a rich history they are once again on their way back to the top flight of English football & that fanbase is growing again. This official annual published with support of the club is packed with information & activities. It

Includes:: player profiles action images puzzles & games as well as the facts on the 2011/2012 season. It is a great gift for fans.

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Who scored Uniteds first Premier League hat-trick? Which teams in the Football League have United never played? Who are the most surprising people to have pulled on the red jersey? These are just a few of the questions that are answered in this compelling book that will intrigue & surprise all lovers of trivia & statistics. For this book not only reveals the answers to the obvious questions but also answers many more surprising ones too. With almost 200 lists this book provides a wealth of information & reveals those players who may not have been the very best in the clubs history but came a very close second
- some surprising names emerge from it all bringing back memories of the stars of the past & setting those of today in the context of the clubs remarkable achievements.
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ONLYBBC Active gives you the real SATs tests & the real marking schemes. This Official National Test Papers pack contains: The actual Qualifications & Curriculum Authority (QCA) National Test Papers designed by the experts not mock exam practice papers. Nothing will prepare your child better for their SATs than practising actual tests. The actual QCA marking scheme so you can see exactly how your child can gain top marks & get the best results. A Parent & Child Guide that gives advice on how to prepare for the tests & what to expect & a revision summary for your child helping to make revision quicker & easier. Find out how your child performed compared to the national average of actual results on our FREE SATs website: www.therealtestpapers.co.uk ...

The 2012 NFL Record & Fact Book" is a must for every football fan. This 688-page reference book is jam-packed with all the facts & figures a football fan would ever want including all-time records team rosters & schedules past standings Super Bowl results & more. The "2012 Record & Fact Book" also

Includes:: team directories chronological history of pro football & active & career coaching records. It is the official record & fact book for the sports media."

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Only Fools & Horses" is Britain's most popular comedy series
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As Strictly Come Dancing" waltzes onto our screens for a tenth series this official companion is here to partner you through all the twists & turns as well as celebrating all the highlights of the last series. Offering interviews with all the contestants & judges including a spotlight on new judge the beautiful prima ballerina Darcey Bussell the 2013 annual also has lots of new features for you to enjoy. Fancy knitting the cast? We can show you how! Want to know the history of the glitter ball? Find it here. Introduced by presenters Bruce Forsyth & Tess Daley with pages of info on the delicious Harry Judd (winner of series 9) the dresses the disasters & the divas this book is a glittering gift for any " Strictly" addict." ...