The Game That Would Be King – The Uncharted History of Soccer 800 to 1800 AD

The Game That Would Be King – The Uncharted History of Soccer 800 to 1800 ADThis is a time traveller's guide to the history of soccer, tracing its origins from a humble beginning to an established sport beloved worldwide. It is a story that spans five thousand years, from ancient Egypt to MesoAmerica, from the Greek Empire to Chinese Dynasties, and from the Roman Empire to medieval Britain. From the Middle Ages onwards, Britain and Ireland unfurl their lineage, from the lesser known trapball and stoolball to the lamentably

Size: 138mm x 216mm – 272 pages

An official publication

Note: Contains a bookplate which has been autographed by Paul Parker

who won the League Championship on five occasions along with one F

This is a must-read for football history and social history enthusiasts

With his hopes floundering in the midst of a rancorous dispute with then co-owner Prince Abdullah

after joining Manchester City in 2016 he would go on to experience exhilarating career highs

Lawrence and Hunt both went on to be mainstays of Shankly's Liverpool revolution

West Ham VS Fulham in 1975 and Alan Taylor's decisive role

this book is a must-read for football and sports fans everywhere

Size: 138mm x 216mm – 252 pages

On The Edge is the story of one of Arsenal's all-time greats – a man whose commitment put him at the centre of the pitch