# For the Love of Football

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- Authors: [Johnny Morgan](https://www.bookquiver.com/johnny-morgan)
- Language: en_GB
- Published: 2017-04-13

## Description

In which year did the first televised football match take place? What were the first shin pads made out of? Who held the shortest ever managerial position, at a record-breaking ten minutes? From the humble beginnings of Notts County football club in 1862 to the technical heights of the game that we watch today, football is a sport treasured by millions of people across the globe. Packed with facts and trivia, this miscellany takes you on a tour through the origins of the game, its key players and famous rivalries, and the triumphs and scandals that colour its history. Whether you’re a new fan, a keen player or an avid spectator, For the Love of Football is perfect for anyone who knows the incomparable joy of the beautiful game.

## Editions

### For the Love of Football

- Publisher: summersdale_division
- Medium: ebook
- ISBN: 978-17-8685-139-0
- Published: 2017-04-13
- Language: en_GB