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ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL

ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL

One of the very earliest books on Association Football. It is essentially an instructional book, with notes on how to play the game, positions and the rules of the game. Goodall played, most notably, for

£240.00

ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL

ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL

Early and rare instructional book about Association Football. Kenneth Hunt played for Wolverhampton Wanderers, scoring in the 1908 FA Cup Final and played twice for England. He also won an Olympic Gold

£160.00

ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL

ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL

Dimmock (1900-72) scored the winner for Spurs in the 1921 F.A. Cup Final and was a member of the famous 1919-20 Spurs side that scored 102 goals, with only 32 conceded, while losing just four out of 42

£240.00

ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL - AN INSTRUCTIONAL BOOK OF THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION

ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL - AN INSTRUCTIONAL BOOK OF THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION

Official technique and tactical instructional from the FA. Includes sections on equipment, etiquette and hints to referees and linesmen. Paperback. 1st edition 8vo, stapled booklet. 40pp. including diagrams

£10.00

ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL AND HOW TO PLAY IT

ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL AND HOW TO PLAY IT

Early illustrated footballing instructional by John Cameron, late Tottenham Hotspur player and manager and latterly the secretary of the Player's Union. 1st edition, 86pp. plus 9 pages of adverts to rear.

£290.00

ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL FOR BOYS

ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL FOR BOYS

Soccer coaching manual for boys by two masters from Wellingborough School, offering guidance on the basics and playing in each position, with photographic illustrations throughout. 8vo. 63pp. Dust-wrapper.

£22.00

BROOKE BOND PICTURE CARDS - 40 WAYS TO PLAY BETTER SOCCER

BROOKE BOND PICTURE CARDS - 40 WAYS TO PLAY BETTER SOCCER

Card-collection album on the theme of improving football skills, with tips from Don Revie, Gerry Francis, Mike Channon, Colin Todd and Ray Clemence, with each of the 40 cards illustrating a particular

£5.00

THE COMPLETE ASSOCIATION FOOTBALLER

THE COMPLETE ASSOCIATION FOOTBALLER

Football book. The earliest truly comprehensive study of how to play the game, with the role of each position explained at great length and with the help of diagrams and illustrations. First Edition.

£95.00

FOOTBALL - SKILLS AND TACTICS

FOOTBALL - SKILLS AND TACTICS

The English language edition of the classic soccer training manual co-authored by Serge Savin, the influential President of the Russian Football Association, with training advice for technique, tactics

£75.00

FOOTBALL AIDS

FOOTBALL AIDS

Football instructional book by the Arsenal and England legend, including the duties of each position on the pitch, tactics, fitness, instructional diagrams and 22 action photographs. 8vo. 125pp. Paperback.

£110.00

FOOTBALL AIDS

FOOTBALL AIDS

Football instructional book by the Arsenal and England legend, including the duties of each position on the pitch, tactics, fitness, instructional diagrams and 22 action photographs. 8vo. 125pp. Paperback.

£60.00

FOOTBALL IS MY GOAL

Leading players discuss the various skills to play in their position: Mannion on "inside play", Johnny Carey on "full-back's job", Tom Finney on "on the wing", etc. Small 8vo. 128pp. 16 pages of photographs.

£4.00

FOOTBALL MADE EASY

FOOTBALL MADE EASY

Comprehensive football instructional covering technique and tactics from former Rangers and Scotland captain, Young. 8vo, 124pp. including 7 diagrams, plus 16 pages of photos. Dust-wrapper, rubbed to

£10.00

FRANZ BECKENBAUER

FRANZ BECKENBAUER'S SOCCER POWER - TECHNIQUES/TACTICS/TRAINING

Illustrated football coaching manual by the German legend, written during his spell with the New York Cosmos. 8vo. 93pp. Dust-wrapper, lightly rubbed. Very good condition. Nicely signed by Beckenbauer

£85.00

HERBERT CHAPMAN ON FOOTBALL

HERBERT CHAPMAN ON FOOTBALL

Chapman was the first, and arguably the greatest, of the 'modern' managers during the 1920s and 30s, when he achieved huge success with first, Huddersfield Town and then, Arsenal. His revolutionary

£225.00

HOW TO PLAY FOOTBALL: A PRACTICAL GUIDE BY BILLY STEEL

HOW TO PLAY FOOTBALL: A PRACTICAL GUIDE BY BILLY STEEL

Mainly a football instructional book, with one biographical chapter. Steel played for Derby County and Scotland. Small 8vo. 206pp. Frontispiece, 8 plates. Dust-wrapper, rubbed to edges with foxing to

£14.00

HOW TO PLAY SOCCER - ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL

HOW TO PLAY SOCCER - ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL

Football book. A rare instructional book, split into four sections - Forward Play by Robert Kelly (Sunderland), Back and Half-Back Play by Alf Baker (Arsenal), Wing Play by Dicky York (Aston Villa) and

£45.00

HOW TO PLAY SOCCER - ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL

HOW TO PLAY SOCCER - ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL

Football book. A rare instructional book, split into four sections - Forward Play by Robert Kelly (Sunderland), Back and Half-Back Play by Alf Baker (Arsenal), Wing Play by Dicky York (Aston Villa) and

£55.00

HOW TO PLAY SOCCER - ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL

HOW TO PLAY SOCCER - ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL

Football book. A rare instructional book, split into four sections - Forward Play by Robert Kelly (Sunderland), Back and Half-Back Play by Alf Baker (Arsenal), Wing Play by Dicky York (Aston Villa) and

£60.00

HULL DAILY MAIL FOOTBALL POOLS FOR BEGINNER AND EXPERT

HULL DAILY MAIL FOOTBALL POOLS FOR BEGINNER AND EXPERT

The newspaper's guide to success at playing the football pools, with tables etc. along with chapter-by-chapter advice. 8vo. Paperback. 80pp. Pictorial paper wrappers, lightly rubbed. Good condition.

£12.00

SKILLS AND STRATEGIES OF SUCCESSFUL SOCCER

SKILLS AND STRATEGIES OF SUCCESSFUL SOCCER

Written in acknowledgment of the rise in popularity of soccer in the U.S.A. during the 1960s, offers a brief history of the game and an overview of its administration followed by a tactical and technical

£8.00

SOCCER

SOCCER

Soccer instruction US style. 1st edition. 8vo. Very good in dustwrapper.

£5.00

SOCCER FROM THE INSIDE

SOCCER FROM THE INSIDE

Soccer tactics from the Tottenham Hotspur player and manager of Charlton Athletic. 8vo. 112pp. Diagrams. Dust-wrapper, rubbed and creased with some closed tears and portion missing to lower spine/front.

£9.00

SOCCER FROM THE INSIDE

SOCCER FROM THE INSIDE

Soccer tactics from the Tottenham Hotspur player and manager of Charlton Athletic. 8vo. 112pp. Diagrams. Dust-wrapper, lightly rubbed. Good condition.

£12.00

SOCCER REVOLUTION

SOCCER REVOLUTION

A fascinating and important study into how British football failed to develop following the famous 6-3 and 7-1 drubbings by the "Magnificent Magyars" in 1953. A game they had given to the world had somehow

£45.00

SOCCER REVOLUTION (DANNY BLANCHFLOWER

SOCCER REVOLUTION (DANNY BLANCHFLOWER'S COPY)

A fascinating and important study into how British football failed to develop following the famous 6-3 and 7-1 drubbings by the "Magnificent Magyars" in 1953. A game they had given to the world had somehow

£375.00

SOCCER...DO IT THIS WAY

SOCCER...DO IT THIS WAY

Second edition of the popular 1950s football coaching manual, with photographic illustrations throughout including action shots of Matthews, Lawton, Greaves et al. 8vo. 80pp. Dust-wrapper. Wrapper rubbed

£8.00

SOCCER: EXPERIENCES OF THE GAME WITH PRACTICAL INSTRUCTION ON TRAINING AND ON PLAY IN EACH POSITION

SOCCER: EXPERIENCES OF THE GAME WITH PRACTICAL INSTRUCTION ON TRAINING AND ON PLAY IN EACH POSITION

A very detailed description of how to play in each position, coupled with personal reminiscences of his career with Arsenal and England. First edition. Small 8vo. viii + 326pp. Portait frontis, 8 plates,

£110.00

SOCCER: EXPERIENCES OF THE GAME WITH PRACTICAL INSTRUCTION ON TRAINING AND ON PLAY IN EACH POSITION

SOCCER: EXPERIENCES OF THE GAME WITH PRACTICAL INSTRUCTION ON TRAINING AND ON PLAY IN EACH POSITION

Football book. A very detailed description of how to play in each position, coupled with personal reminiscences of his career with Arsenal and England. Small 8vo. viii + 326pp. Portait frontis, 8 plates,

£30.00

STANLEY MATTHEWS SOCCER MANUAL

STANLEY MATTHEWS SOCCER MANUAL

Instructional football manual by the great Blackpool and England winger. Paperback. 8vo. 48pp. Illus. Original pictorial wrappers, very good.

£12.00

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