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Record Breaking Journey Through English Football

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English football is a history of record breaking. From the early days of the sport, when players were amateurs and matches were played on fields more suited to grazing sheep than kicking a ball, to the modern era of multi-million pound transfers and state-of-the-art stadiums, the game has been littered with players, managers, and teams that have set new standards.

This book tells the story of English football's record breakers, from the early days of the sport to the present day. It features profiles of some of the game's most iconic players and managers, as well as stories of the most memorable matches and moments.

Football Fanatic: A Record Breaking Journey Through English Football

by Ken Ferris

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Language	:	English
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Among the players featured in the book are:

Dixie Dean, who scored a record 60 goals in a single season for Everton in 1927/28
Jimmy Jones, who holds the record for the most goals scored in a single FA Cup tie, with seven for Leyton Orient against Newport County in 1949
Alan Shearer, the Premier League's all-time leading goalscorer, with 260 goals
Wayne Rooney, who holds the record for the most goals scored for England, with 53

The book also features profiles of some of English football's most successful managers, including:

Sir Alex Ferguson, who won a record 13 Premier League titles with Manchester United
Brian Clough, who won the European Cup with Nottingham Forest in 1979 and 1980
Arsène Wenger, who won three Premier League titles and seven FA Cups with Arsenal
José Mourinho, who has won the Premier League title with Chelsea and Manchester United

In addition to the profiles of players and managers, the book also tells the stories of some of English football's most memorable matches and moments, including:

The FA Cup final of 1953, which saw Stanley Matthews inspire Blackpool to a famous victory over Bolton Wanderers
The 1966 World Cup final, in which England beat West Germany to lift the trophy for the first and only time
The 1989 Hillsborough disaster, in which 96 Liverpool fans died
The 1999 Champions League final, in which Manchester United scored two goals in injury time to beat Bayern Munich

Record Breaking Journey Through English Football is a must-read for any fan of the game. It is a celebration of the sport's rich history and a tribute to the players, managers, and teams that have made it one of the most popular and exciting sports in the world.