A day-to-day life
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As the first side to achieve the "double" this century and the first British side to triumph in Europe, Spurs' claim to be one of the biggest clubs in the domestic game is not without foundation. This book follows the fortunes of the team on a day-by-day basis, examining how they evolved from a small cricket club into one of the most successful club sides in the game. It covers both the highs of the various European triumphs and the lows of their unceremonious relegation into the Second Division at the end of World War I.
There can be no doubt that Aston Villa are one of English football's most respected clubs. Formed as far back as 1874, the Villans are among the oldest sides in the League, and have a distinguished record of success stretching from their early days right up to the current season. Having won the FA Cup no less than seven times, the League championship and the League Cup, the Birmingham club have also enjoyed a triumphant spell in Europe, eventually taking the greatest prize of all in 1982, the European Cup. Now, fans of the club can read all about Villa's heroic past, as this book contains details of stars players, inspiring managers, near misses and victories against the odds.
Graham Betts covers the history of Everton Football Club on a day-by-day basis, from their formation at Anfield through their defection to Goodison to the highs that have followed, including biographies of key players and managers, match results and reports and trivia.
With the club standing on the brink of an unparalleled tenth consecutive league title success, few can dispute Rangers' claim to be one of the biggest clubs in Britain. That they have also achieved success on the European front adds further weight to their claim to be one of the biggest clubs in the world. This book covers their rich history on a day-by-day basis, covering events ranging from the highs of the European Cup-Winners' Cup victory to the lows of the Ibrox disaster. The "Day-to-Day" series of books takes an in-depth look at a number of top football teams in England and Scotland. It aims to balance the highs and the lows each club has experienced since its inception, showing the likes of Tottenham Hotspur, Manchester United, Liverpool, Celtic and Rangers, warts and all, as they really are on a day-to-day basis. Each book features the results of every match played by the club, match reports of the interesting and important games, biographies of key players and managers, and an abundance of trivia throughout.