Blood, Sweat, and Steel City: Yorkshire's Epic Football Battles
From the world's oldest club to modern-day rivalries, "Yorkshire Turf Wars" charts the passionate history of football in England's largest county. Steve Tongue, veteran journalist and creator of the first football fanzine, uncovers the fierce local battles and legendary characters that made Yorkshire a powerhouse of the beautiful game. Following his acclaimed previous works on London, Midlands, and Northern football, Tongue reveals how the county's clubs, from Sheffield to Leeds, Bradford to Huddersfield, helped shape football as we know it. Essential reading for anyone interested in football's rich heritage or Yorkshire's sporting soul.
Published: September 9, 2024 Price: £12.99 ISBN-10: 1801503877 ISBN-13: 978-1801503877 Paperback: 384 pages Dimensions: 216 x 138 mm
