Programmes! A History Through Football Programmes - Richard Crooks - Hardcover, 256 pages

This English-language hardcover explores how football matchday programmes chart the game and social change from the Victorian era to today. Written by Richard Crooks, it is for readers interested in football programmes, social history and the development of the game.

Key Features

• 150-Year Story: Traces changes in football and society through programme content.
• Historic Events: Explores the impact of the two World Wars, Munich, Ibrox, Heysel and Hillsborough.
• Changing Game: Covers topics including early 2-3-5 formations, hooliganism and the creation of the Premier League.
• Author: Richard Crooks has written six previous football books, including Wednesday v United: The Sheffield Derby.

Specifications

• Author: Richard Crooks
• Format: Hardcover
• Pages: 256
• Publisher: Pitch Publishing Ltd
• Publication Date: 5 Oct. 2026
• Language: English
• Release Date: 2026-10-05
• Dimensions: 22.2 x 14.4 x 2.5 cm (8.7 x 5.7 x 1 in)
• Weight: 458 g (16.2 oz)
• ISBN-10: 1836803117
• ISBN-13: 978-1836803119
• EAN: 9781836803119