Auld Foes - World Football's Oldest Rivalry

Auld Foes is the remarkable story of the world's oldest football rivalry - Hearts v Hibs - interwoven with a fascinating 150-year Edinburgh history. It's a rivalry that encompasses world wars, class, religion and ethnicity, hooliganism and clubs on the brink. It's a rivalry steeped in the history of Edinburgh itself.

About the author

James Stephen was born and bred in Edinburgh, and was brought up amid the football rivalry of the city. He has written extensively about football in Edinburgh, including Hibernian's famous Scottish Cup 'curse'.

Summary

Auld Foes is the remarkable story of the world’s oldest football rivalry – Hearts v Hibs – interwoven with a fascinating 150-year Edinburgh history. It's a rivalry that encompasses world wars, class, religion and ethnicity, hooliganism and clubs on the brink. It's a rivalry steeped in the history of Edinburgh itself.

Product details

• Authors: James Stephen
• Publisher: Pitch Publishing Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 23.10.2023
• EAN: 9781801505086
• ISBN: 978-1-80150-508-6
• No. of pages: 288
• Dimensions: 223 mm x 144 mm x 29 mm
• Weight: 418 g
• Subject: Guides > Sport > General, dictionaries, handbooks, yearbooks, history