Set against a backdrop of economic recession, rampant hooliganism and suspect fashion, Go To War tells the story of how triumph and tragedy shaped English football during the 1980s. It was a decade in which some fans died watching the game they loved, and at times, the 'slum sport' seemed set to implode. Yet, remarkably, the game was on the cusp of morphing into the behemoth it has become today.
Throughout this explosive book, author Jon Spurling delves into the stories behind the successes and strife at clubs including Liverpool, Aston Villa and Arsenal, investigates the trials and tribulations of the England team and explores how 'small-town boys' from Luton, Watford and Wimbledon made their mark. The decade also heralded the arrival of artificial pitches and fanzines, and Spurling introduces us to the new breed of high-profile executives, like Irving Scholar and Martin Edwards, who soon got busy changing the face of football.
| ISBN: | 9781785907494 |
| Publication date: | 17th September 2024 |
| Author: | Jon Spurling |
| Publisher: | Biteback Publishing |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 384 pages |
| Primary Genre | Sports |
Set against a backdrop of economic recession, rampant hooliganism and suspect fashion, Go To War tells the story of how triumph and tragedy shaped English football during the 1980s. It was a decade in which some fans died watching the game they loved, and at times, the 'slum sport' seemed set to implode.
Go to War features in the following genres: Sports
Paperback, Hardback. £18.00, down from the £20.00 cover price. In Stock.
Go to War was written by Jon Spurling and published by Biteback Publishing
Go to War has 384 pages
£18.00, reduced from £20.00. In Stock.
