Stoke City Football Newspaper Book

Capture the history and greatest moments of ‘Stoke City’ through the newspapers, as written at the time.

Starting with coverage of Stokes’ 1906 win over Blackburn in the FA Cup, this book charts a glorious history of great games and League and Cup titles through the decades of the 20th century.

Each book measures 38 x 31cm bound in a beautiful premium leatherette now with stylish Charcoal cover, with team name and new football emblem and recipient's name gold embossed on the cover. The new emblem includes the words ‘Decorus Venatus’, Latin for the beautiful game. The personalised label inside the book also includes the recipient's name and a message of your choice.

Top early stories include, gaining promotion to Division 1 in 1922, after beating Bristol City 3-0, the 6-1 thrashing of Chelsea in 1939 (and again in 1947) and the tragic 1946 FA Cup tie at Bolton where 38 fans sadly died.

Read about the marathon 9hr 22min cup game against Bury in 1955 which Stoke eventually won 3-2. Read how Stan Matthews signed for Stoke again in 1961, the team’s 100 year celebrations in 1963, and the British cash transfer record in 1974, when Stoke paid £340,000 for England goal keeper Peter Shilton.

Relive the excitement of gaining promotion to Division 1 in 1979, promotion again in the 2002 play offs and much much more.

Newspaper coverage continues right up to the end of last season. A unique and wonderful gift and must have for all Stoke City fans.

The book opens with a front page montage of famous Stoke City players surrounding your own personalised label containing the recipient’s name and greetings.

As this item will be personalised, please allow a week for delivery.