Product Description

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.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #525585 in Books
• Published on: 2006-09
• Original language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• 208 pages

About the Author
Tony Matthews is an experienced football historian and writer with many previous books to his credit. He specialises in the clubs of the West Midlands and is the author of The Who's Who of Stoke City and The Who's Who of West Bromwich Albion, also published by Breedon Books in 2005.

Customer Reviews

Keeping Right On- with the memories
Another fine piece of work from Tony Matthews who has done a lot of research on the history of Birmingham City Football Club over the years. I am especially pleased that he did a profile on Jimmy Greenhoff. In my humble opinion he was one of the best strikers to grace the turf at St Andrews. Scoring an impressive 16 goals in just 30 games. He was inspiring to watch in the late 1960`s. Sadly he did not stay too long before moving to Stoke City and then Manchester United. The question is what would Jimmy be worth now in the Premiership if he was in his prime?