General
History books on Manchester United |
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Celtic
United: Glasgow and Manchester - Two Football Clubs, One
Passion |
By
Frank Worrall |
Publishers
Mainstream |
2007 |
Bestselling
author Frank Worrall digs deep to highlight the similarities
between the clubs' fans and teams, builds a vivid picture
of the tragedies and triumphs that have befallen both, and
looks at the altruistic intent behind their formation. Worrall
also discusses the reasons why United and Celtic became the
first two British clubs to win the European Cup, how they
have each had a brilliant but tragic star within their ranks
(George Best and Jimmy Johnstone respectively) and analyses
the work of the men who have played for and managed each club.
Also given a voice in Celtic United are the fans who proudly
swear allegiance to both teams. Rod Stewart, arguably their
most famous fan, explains his affection for Celtic and United
and describes how it came about that both teams feature in
the lyrics of his song 'You're in my Heart'Another Revised
edition of this book - players voted by United fans. |
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Man
United 100 Greatest Players as Picked by the Supporters |
By
David Meek |
Publishers
Manchester United |
2004 |
Another
Revised edition of this book - players voted by United fans. |
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Man
United 100 Greatest Players as Picked by the Supporters |
By
David Meek |
Publishers
Manchester United |
2003 |
Another
Revised edition of this book - players voted by United fans. |
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Manchester
United - Player By Player |
By
Ivan Ponting |
Publishers
Polar Print Group |
2002 |
Another
update from the Player By Player series. |
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The
Definitive Newton Heath FC |
By
Alan Shury & Brian Landamore |
Publishers
Tony Brown |
2002 |
One
of a series of 'definitive' club histories - this gives a
detailed history of Newton Heath from formation in 1878 until
change of name in 1902. Quite an academic book and important
to Red historians |
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Masters
of Old Trafford - From Busby to Ferguson - Inside Story |
By
Peter Keeling |
Publishers
Robson Books |
2002 |
Combination
of Stories and interviews - a readable and informative history
of 40 years of United. |
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By
Iain McCartney |
Publishers
Britespot |
2002 |
In-depth
story of Scottish United players, going back as far as Newton
Heath days. |
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By
Iain McCartney |
Publishers
Britespot |
2002 |
In-depth
story of Irish United players, going back as far as Newton
Heath days. |
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Man
United 100 Greatest Players as Picked by the Supporters |
By
David Meek |
Publishers
Manchester United |
2001 |
Big
glossy book; Foreword by Mick Hucknall. |
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Man
United - The Red Army - Five Decades of Player Profiles |
By
Ivan Ponting |
Publishers
Hamlyn |
2000 |
A
renamed, updated and trimmed down version of Ivan Ponting's
'Player By Player' series (previously released in 1989, '94,
'97 and '98). This version only features players and managers
since the 1950's. |
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Red
and Raw. A Post-War History of Manchester Utd v Liverpool |
By
Ivan Ponting |
Publishers
Andre Deutsch |
1999 |
Stories,
reports & statistics on matches between the rivals from
1946/7 up to United's Treble Season. Forewords by Jimmy Greenhoff
& Tommy Smith. |
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United
Irishmen - Manchester United's Irish Connection |
By
Chris Moore |
Publishers
Mainstream |
1999 |
A
celebration of United's Best Eleven Irish Players. |
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Simply
Red and Green - Manchester United and Ireland |
By
John Scally |
Publishers
Mainstream |
1998 |
The
story of why United are by far the most popular team in Ireland.
Foreword by Bertie Ahearn. Superb book. |
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Back
Page United - Over 100 Years of Newspaper Coverage |
By
Stephen F Kelly |
Publishers
Virgin (hb) Aurora (pb) |
1998 |
The
second updated edition of Stephen Kelly's 1990 (and 1994)
book, charting United in the newspapers for over 100 years. |
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Manchester
United - Player By Player |
By
Ivan Ponting |
Publishers
Hamlyn |
1998 |
Regarded
by many as the defintive Manchester United players profile.
Almost 300 players are featured in this updated 1998 version
of Ivan Ponting's 1989, 1994 and 1997 brilliant book. Each
player description has a photograph and career statistics. |
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Red
Devils - A History of Man United's Rogues and Villains |
By
Richard Kurt |
Publishers
Prion |
1998 |
An
entertaining account of the'darker side' of the Reds. |
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United
All-Time Greats - Heroes of the Stretford End |
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Publishers
Siena |
1998 |
A
Revised version of the 1997 book. |
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United
All-Time Greats - Heroes of the Stretford End |
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Publishers
Siena |
1997 |
The
very large sized format doesn't sit very easily on the book-shelf
and this book won't be missed if it is tucked away in a cupboard.
The 80 pages contain nice pictures and superficial player
profiles. Later reprinted with a different cover. |
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Manchester
United - Player By Player |
By
Ivan Ponting |
Publishers
Hamlyn |
1997 |
This
superb updated compilation (originally released in 1989 and
1994) contains unofficial profiles of more than 200 United
players. Established names are included alongside unknowns
who played just one match for the first team. Each description
has a photograph and career statistics. |
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Back
Page United - A Century of Newspaper Coverage |
By
Stephen F Kelly |
Publishers
Aurora |
1997 |
Another
revised edition of Stephen Kelly's book. |
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Great
Derby Matches - Man Utd v Man City - Complete History |
By
Michael Heatley & Ian Welch |
Publishers
Dial House |
1996 |
Stories,
reports & statistics on all matches between the rivals
up to April 96. Forewords by Gordon McQueen & Alan Oakes. |
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Page United - A Century of Newspaper Coverage |
By
Stephen F Kelly |
Publishers
Aurora |
1995 |
Another
revised edition of Stephen Kelly's book. |
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Back
Page United - A Century of Newspaper Coverage |
By
Stephen F Kelly |
Publishers
Queen Anne Press |
1994 |
The
first updated and revised edition of Stephen Kelly's 1990
book. Later reproduced in 1998. |
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The
United Alphabet - Complete Who's Who of Man United FC |
By
Gareth Dykes |
Publishers
ACL & Polar |
1994 |
Extremely
well-researched encyclopaedia detailing every player from
1886 to May 1994. Forword by Alex Ferguson. |
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Manchester
United - Player By Player |
By
Ivan Ponting |
Publishers
Hamlyn |
1994 |
The
first update to Ivan Ponting's brilliant 1989 player by player
profile. Added to this edition are the latest stars and full
profiles of Sir Matt Busby's magnificent 1948 FA Cup winning
side. Superb. |
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United
- The Story Of Manchester United in the FA Cup |
By
Steve Cawley |
Publishers
Champion |
1994 |
A
well-presented record of all of the Cup matches in the seasons
in which United reached the FA Cup Final, from 1908 to 1994. |
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The
Gibson Guarantee - The Saving of Man United 1931-1951 |
By
Peter Harrington |
Publishers
Imago |
1994 |
Classy,
well-researched book telling the story of United's escape
from the brink of bankruptcy. Foreword by Alex Ferguson. |
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Manchester
United - The Official History 1878-1992 |
By
Tom Tyrell & David Meek |
Publishers
Hamlyn |
1992 |
The
first update to the originally released 1988 Official History
of Manchester United. Contains a historical record and season-by-season
statistics. |
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Manchester
United - A Complete Record 1878-1992 |
By
Ian Morrison & Alan Shury |
Publishers
Breedon |
1992 |
Second
revision of the highly sought after book, previoulsy released
in 1986 and 1990 from the famous Breedon series. Packed with
statistics and information. |
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Manchester
United - Moments To Remember |
By
John Creighton |
Publishers
Sigma |
1991 |
The
story of United over the years, highlighting big moments in
their history. |
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The
Pride of Manchester - History of Manchester Derby Matches |
By
Steve Cawley & Gary James |
Publishers
ACL & Polar |
1991 |
Excellent,
comprehensive account of the United v City matches 1894 to
1991, includes loads of stats. Foreword by Sir Matt Busby. |
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Manchester
United - A Complete Record 1878-1990 |
By
Ian Morrison & Alan Shury |
Publishers
Breedon |
1990 |
First
revision of the highly sought after book from the famous Breedon
series, which covered a host of clubs. Packed with statistics
and information |
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Back
Page United - A Century of Newspaper Coverage |
By
Stephen F Kelly |
Publishers
Queen Anne Press |
1990 |
United's
history told via reproductions of newspaper articles. A book
which has since been updated and reissued several times. |
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The
Irish Connection |
By
Stephen McGarrigle |
Publishers
Blackwater |
1990 |
Very
well researched book giving lots of details of the 50 or so
Irish players who had played for United up to the publication
date (Keano was one for the future!) |
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Manchester
United - Player By Player |
By
Ivan Ponting |
Publishers
Crowood |
1989 |
The
first edition of what is regarded by most as the definitive
record of players, includes biogs, stats and photos of Post-war
Reds. Later reproduced. |
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Manchester
United Greats |
By
David Meek |
Publishers
John Donald |
1989 |
Profiles
of Manchester Evening News reporter David Meeks' choice of
10 all-time United greats. |
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Manchester
United - The Official History |
By
Tom Tyrell & David Meek |
Publishers
Hamlyn |
1988 |
The
first edition of this much reprinted book. Large, well-researched
history of United, by two of the most respected 'Red' journalists. |
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Manchester
United |
By
Bill Day |
Publishers
Purnell |
1988 |
A
Very lightweight paperback history of United. |
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Manchester
United - A Complete Record 1878-1986 |
By
Ian Morrison & Alan Shury |
Publishers
Breedon |
1986 |
First
edition of the highly sought after book from the famous Breedon
series, which covered a host of clubs. Packed with statistics
and information. |
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Manchester
United |
By
Tom Tyrell |
Publishers
Hamlyn |
1984 |
Fairly
lightweight history of the club from inception to Atkinson
era. |
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The
Manchester United Story |
By
Derek Hodgson |
Publishers
Arthur Barker |
1979 |
The
revised and updated second deition of the well-written account
of United's history to 1979 & Sexton. Foreword by Bobby
Charlton. |
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There's
Only One United - Official Centenary History of Man Utd |
By
Geoffrey Green |
Publishers
Hodder & Stoughton |
1978 |
Regarded
by many as the definitive history when first published |
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A-Z
of Manchester Football - 100 Years of Rivalry 1878-1978 |
By
Derek Brandon |
Publishers
Boondoggie |
1978 |
Facts,
figures & pen pictures covering United and City over their
complete history. |
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The
Manchester United Story |
By
Derek Hodgson |
Publishers
Arthur Barker |
1977 |
Well-written
account of United's history to 1977. Foreword by Bobby Charlton.
Revised and re-released in 1979. |
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Manchester
United - Barson to Busby |
By
Eric Thornton |
Publishers
Robert Hale |
1971 |
A
rare and collectable book telling United's history, concentrating
mainly on the post-war period.. |
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Manchester
United: The History of A Great Football Club |
By
Percy M Young |
Publishers
Sportsman Book Club |
1962 |
The
second issue of Percy M Young's brilliant book.. |
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Manchester
United: The History of A Great Football Club |
By
Percy M Young |
Publishers
Heinemann |
1960 |
For
many years regarded as the definitive book on United and still
a great sourcebook for their earlier history.This book with
its cover is very hard to find. |
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