Turf Wars - Steve Tongue

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Résumé :
Few cities in the world have as many professional football clubs as London and none have the history explored in this book. It was in the English capital that the Football Association--the first of its kind anywhere--was founded in 1863 and that the FA Cup, the world's most famous domestic cup competition, was born. After the North and Midlands dominated the first 40-odd years of league football, three clubs in particular--Arsenal, Spurs and Chelsea--began to challenge them and eventually succeeded, joining West Ham United as trophy winners not only at home but in Europe. Between those four clubs, and more than a dozen other professional clubs past and present, grew the turf wars that are the bedrock of the great rivalries and derbies across England's most vibrant football city....

Biographie:
Steve Tongue saw his first match in 1957. After a spell on the Waltham Forest Guardian, he became football correspondent of LBC Radio. Spells with the London Daily News, Sunday Correspondent, BBC Radio, The Independent and The Independent on Sunday followed. He's covered nine World Cups, nine Euro Championships and two Olympic Games, and his previous books are World Football and David Beckham, Fifty Defining Fixtures....

Sommaire:
Uncover the captivating history of London's legendary football clubs and their fierce rivalries. Delve into the origins of the Football Association and the FA Cup, born in the heart of the English capital. Explore how Arsenal, Spurs, Chelsea, and West Ham United rose to challenge the dominance of the North and Midlands, becoming trophy winners at home and in Europe.

From the founding fathers to modern-day icons like Al-Fayed and Abramovich, Turf Wars chronicles the evolution of London football. Discover the financial struggles, stadium battles, and unforgettable characters that shaped the city's vibrant football culture. Perfect for sports enthusiasts and history buffs alike, this is the definitive story of London's beautiful game.