Ireland On This Day (Football) : History, Facts & Figures from Every Day of the Year Hardback
by Steve Menary
Part of the On This Day series
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Ireland On This Day revisits all the most magical and memorable moments from the Republic's footballing past, mixing in a maelstrom of quirky anecdotes and legendary characters to produce an irresistibly dippable diary - with an entry for every day of the year.
From the Irish Free State's debut at the 1924 Olympics through to the Aviva Stadium era, the green-and-white faithful have witnessed a host of famous international victories and heart-rending near misses at home and abroad.
Timeless greats such as Liam Brady, Niall Quinn and Johnny Giles, Packie Bonner, John Aldridge and Noel Cantwell loom larger than life in a history capped by uplifting displays in the World Cup and Euros.
Revisit 21 September 1949: the Boys in Green become the first non-UK side to win in England. 18 June 1994: Jack's Army vs. Italy in New York. 23 May 2002: Keano vs. McCarthy...
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- Format:Hardback
- Pages:192 pages, Illustrations, unspecified
- Publisher:Pitch Publishing Ltd
- Publication Date:31/10/2010
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- ISBN:9781905411849
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Available to Order - This title is available to order, with delivery expected within 2 weeks
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:192 pages, Illustrations, unspecified
- Publisher:Pitch Publishing Ltd
- Publication Date:31/10/2010
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- ISBN:9781905411849
