Bøker av Marvin Close

1923: Life in Football 100 Years Ago takes a deep dive into the matches, personalities and events that lit up the game a century ago. It's also a social history of how fans and footballers lived day to day. From the White Horse Cup Final to the murder of footballer Tommy Ball, it's a unique look at a memorable year in football and beyond.

This is the inside story of non-league football, as told by a player with over a decade's experience in the Conference and National Leagues. A tale of financial struggles and big sacrifices, it explores the dust-ups, bust-ups, backhanders and betting scandals of a world far, far away from the pampered Premier League.

1953 offers a unique snapshot of life in and around football during Queen Elizabeth II's coronation year. Wembley saw its most exciting FA Cup Final ever, the top flight witnessed its closest-ever finish, the Mighty Magyars thrashed England and players went on strike over the contract system. An extraordinary year in football.