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Birmingham City football books and dvds and a virtual aerial tour of St. Andrews. Great books about current and former Birmingham City players and Birmingham City managers and the history of Birmingham City football club.
Top recommended books include The Legends of Birmingham City, St. Andrew's Encyclopedia, Birmingham City Football Club (Archive Photographs) plus many more in the Birmingham City online bookshop
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The Legends of Birmingham City
Birmingham City have had mixed fortunes since they formed as Small Heath Alliance in 1877, going on to enter the Football League in 1892. Along the way, they have had several promotions, played in two FA Cup finals, they have won the League Cup and have played in two European Fairs Cup finals. Blues players down the years have had their highs and lows. Here, for the first time, is a tribute to 100 of the club's outstanding performers. Illustrated throughout with high quality photographs, "The Legends of Birmingham City" will delight all true football fans. After great deliberation, the author has made a selection of players that includes some of his own particular favourites from recent times, as well as paying tribute to stars of a bygone era. Some of the outstanding performers of the 20th century, who helped the club to achieve its successes, are commemorated. "The Legends of Birmingham City" will be an important addition to the bookshelves of anyone with an interest in this proud club, and is sure to appeal to Blues fans of all ages.
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Birmingham City Football Club (Archive Photographs: Images of Sport)
Containing over 220 images with detailed captions, this book illustrates the first 125 years in the history of Birmingham City Football Club.
A mixture of action shots, team photographs, player portraits, programmes, cartoons and other significant items cover the Blues from their early incarnation as Small Heath Alliance, through entry into the Football League in 1892 and various ups and downs - including several promotions, two FA Cup finals, the winning of the League Cup and two European Fairs Cup finals - right up to the present day. Special attention is paid to the great players that have served the club, such as Harry Hibbs, Joe Bradford, Gil Merrick, Malcolm Page, Terry Hennessey, Trevor Francis and Bob Latchford.
With detailed captions from football historian Tony Matthews, this pictorial record is essential for anyone with an interest in Birmingham City and will delight both young and old supporters of the team.
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St. Andrew's Encyclopedia: An A-Z of Birmingham City FC
One of the sleeping giants of English football, Birmingham City began life as Small Heath and in its early seasons in the Football League showed enormous potential. In 1906 Small Heath moved to its permanent home at St Andrew's and changed its name to Birmingham City. Although the club has often been overshadowed by the exploits of neighbouring Aston Villa, its has boasted a number of famous players including Frank Womack, Freddie Wheldon, Joe Bradford, Harry Hibbs, Gil Merrick, Trevor Smith, Malcolm Beard, Bob Latchford and Trevor Francis. From the players to the managers, from the biggest victory to the worst defeat, this is an encyclopaedia of the club.
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Birmingham City - Victories Over Villa
For Blues fans everywhere, theres no better feeling than beating Aston Villa. Near neighbours and deadly enemies, this is one footballs bitterest rivalries. Now, together for the first time is a classic collection of those unforgettable Victories Versus the Villa. Featuring the sublime skills of the seventies teams of Burns, Francis and Bertschin to the more recent derby day defeats, including never to be forgotten goalkeeping howlers by Enckelman and Sorensen and many more magical moments to warm the hearts of Bluenoses.
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