A E Facts Football

Informationen zum Autor Anton Rippon is a journalist! author and publisher. He has spent almost all his working life in the newspaper and publishing industry. He is the author of 30 books including an autobiographical memoir A Derby Boy. His work has appeared in a wide range of national newspapers and magazines and he has written radio documentaries for the BBC. In 1982! he founded Breedon Books! the sports and history publisher. He is also a member of the Sports Journalists' Association! the International Society of Olympic Historians and the Football Writers' Association. Anton lives in Derby. Zusammenfassung Explores some of the most bizarre football events throughout history! from its birth during the Industrial Revolution! to the major tournaments of the Beautiful Game in the 21st century. From the player sold for GBP 10 and a box of kippers! to unusual injuries on the pitch! this book gathers some of the most curious moments of footballing history.

Product details

• Authors: Anton Rippon
• Publisher: David and Charles Plc
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Release: 28.09.2012, delayed
• EAN: 9781446302484
• ISBN: 978-1-4463-0248-4
• Series: Amazing and Extraordinary Facts; Amazing and Extraordinary Facts
• Subject: Guides > Hobby, home > Games, quizzes