THIRTIETH ANNIVERSARY ‘SILVER SHINY’ LIMITED EDITION

In 2004, Arsène Wenger’s Arsenal achieved footballing immortality after going through an entire season unbeaten. That team will forever be known as ‘The Invincibles’, but 13 years beforehand, there was another Arsenal side who should have achieved that accolade first. George Graham’s title winning squad of 1990/91 lost just one game in an amazing season – having to overcome some unbelievable set-backs in order to win the Championship.

The team’s inspirational captain, Tony Adams, was sent to prison, a more rigorous fixture schedule, a mid-match brawl that led to the only points deduction to have ever been given to a club – before or since –  are just some of the crazy circumstances that the Arsenal team of 90/91 had to overcome.

This  thirtieth anniversary LIMITED EDITION SHINY book will take you through every facet of that incredible season, from the new signings, the pre-season build up and in-depth league and cup match coverage combine to show why the Class of ‘91 should stand shoulder to shoulder with The Invincibles – and why they should perhaps be considered equals.

AS WE APPROACH ASTON VILLA’S 150-YEAR LANDMARK, A STUNNING NEW BOOK PROJECT HAS BEEN COMMISSIONED TO CELEBRATE THE CLUB’S PROUD HISTORY.

The first book was published in September – and  tells the remarkable story of Villa’s first 75 years, an era when the club dominated football… the Kings of Birmingham and renowned across the globe.

Written by club authors and historians, Colin Abbott, John Russell and Jon Farrelly, the books contain stunning photos, stories, cuttings and precious memorabillia that will be treasured by every Aston Villa supporter.

LIMITED EDITION GOLD FINAL EDITION

A limited edition print run of the updated Griffin Park book has been produced that includes the final two seasons at our proud old stadium – featuring photographs and memories from the club’s stunning 5-0 win over Sheffield Wednesday that proved to be the last competitive match Bees supporters could attend in person – as well as the last-ever match against Swansea City in the play-offs.

This lavish 400-page hardback book features hundreds of amazing photographs and stories, as well as personal recollections from some of the heroes who have graced the hallowed pitch.

The Big Book of Griffin Park will ensure that memories of the grand old Brentford stadium will live on forever.

GEORDIE ARMSTRONG:
A REAL ARSENAL LEGEND

George ‘Geordie’ Armstrong served Arsenal for 27 years as both a player and a coach, before being cruelly taken from his family and his club whilst coaching the Arsenal reserves at London Colney – he collapsed suddenly on the training pitch having suffered a brain haemorrhage in October 2000 – and never recovered.

The author, Dave Seager, successfully paints a remarkable picture – reliving stories and recollections of those who loved him; those who were fortunate to call him their friend; those who played alongside him; those who watched him play week in week out and those who were coached by him. There are also dozens of never before published action shots and pictures from George’s own personal photographic collection to enjoy.

Brentford Reimagined takes us on a magical journey, back through the club’s history, with hundreds of classic, long-forgotten, or never before seen, Brentford photos having been colourised using the latest software to bring memories of yesteryear back to life.

“To my mind historians are the lifeblood of football and people with Arsenal at heart are lucky to have Mark Andrews and Andy Kelly. This masterpiece is enhanced by the skilful writing of Tim Stillman and the result is an extraordinary combination of detail with readability. Royal Arsenal: Champions of the South is a terrific piece of work.” 

Patrick Barclay: Chairman of The Football Writers’ Association.

Arsenal Historians, Mark Andrews and Andy Kelly, along with editor Tim Stillman, uncover how Royal Arsenal grew to become the Champions of the South – encapsulating the football lives of the founders, players, administrators and supporters of the forerunners of The Arsenal Football Club. 

Seager takes us on a evocative  journey down Memory Lane – through the 1997/98 and 2001/02 League and FA Cup successes – however, it is the method he’s chosen to do so that is refreshingly different to any other football book you will have read.