The Little Book of Reading FC - Hardcover

Sedunary, Alan

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1859836585 ISBN 13: 9781859836583

Publisher: Breedon Books Publishing Co Ltd, 2008

Synopsis

Delves into the history of Reading FC - one of the oldest clubs in the Football League. This title focuses on the various quirky tales and incidents that have befallen the club throughout the years. It features various weird and obscure sports staged by the club, the numerous (world) records set by Reading and some very strange pitch invaders.

About this title

Synopsis

"The Little Book of Reading FC" delves into the history of one of the oldest clubs in the Football League. Focusing on the many quirky tales and incidents that have befallen the club throughout the years - from their highly publicised Premier League days right back to early amateur days in Victorian England - the author's eye for the obscure has amused and amazed Reading fans for over 30 years in the club's matchday programmes. Now, for the first time, these tales and events are brought together in one absorbing book.Among the items featured are the many weird and obscure sports staged by the club, the numerous (world) records set by Reading and some very strange pitch invaders. Even the inevitable list of club 'bests' defies expectations- contrary to convention, rather than simply celebrating great goals and games, it recalls the best rumours, bets and even defeats!Famous names that have played for Reading, among them George Best, Daley Thompson and Martin Peters, find themselves alongside a football-hating horse, goal scoring nuns and a Premier League footballer who is, allegedly, half-duck.Still not enough?

Sedunary also investigates how Phil Collins was asked to resolve a contentious sending-off, why actress Cherie Lunghie helped to get a Reading manager sacked and when Captain Kirk swapped the Starship Enterprise for Elms Park. All this and more is revealed in "The Little Book of Reading FC"...

About the Author

ALAN SEDUNARY was born a goal-kick away from Reading’s old Elm Park ground, is the son of two avid football fans, whose first date was to see Reading beat Cardiff, and he was even delivered by the club’s own doctor. Alan has been supporting the club for over 50 years and has written for its award-winning matchday programme for the last 30 years. In addition, Alan has written three books on Reading FC, including the club’s official history. Married to Sonia, Alan lives in Middlesex, where he works as a pensions administrator.

Edition details

• Publisher: Breedon Books Publishing Co Ltd
• Publication date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1859836585
• ISBN 13: 9781859836583
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 192