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Uncovering the hidden history of the greatest prize, in the English game
Most soccer fans know about the Matthews Cup final of '53, Sunderland and Stokoe in '73, Southampton shocking Manchester United in '76, West Ham toppling Arsenal in '80 and Wigan upsetting the odds to see off Manchester City in 2013, but what are the equivalent magic moments and legendary figures from the women's game?
The Women's FA Cup is now 50 years old, but its history remains hidden with many incredible stories untold, until now. A History of the Women's FA Cup Final, includes a complete list of all the facts and figures, including leading scorers, appearance makers, and most successful players and managers. Featuring a match report on every final played to date and interviews with some of the greatest players ever to grace the pitch, this is more than just a stats book, it tells the story of the great clubs and individuals, who brought the competition, to life, and whose efforts in the early years, paved the way for the professional women's game, as we know it today.
Most soccer fans know about the Matthews Cup final of '53, Sunderland and Stokoe in '73, Southampton shocking Manchester United in '76, West Ham toppling Arsenal in '80 and Wigan upsetting the odds to see off Manchester City in 2013, but what are the equivalent magic moments and legendary figures from the women's game?
The Women's FA Cup is now 50 years old, but its history remains hidden with many incredible stories untold, until now. A History of the Women's FA Cup Final, includes a complete list of all the facts and figures, including leading scorers, appearance makers, and most successful players and managers. Featuring a match report on every final played to date and interviews with some of the greatest players ever to grace the pitch, this is more than just a stats book, it tells the story of the great clubs and individuals, who brought the competition, to life, and whose efforts in the early years, paved the way for the professional women's game, as we know it today.
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"'Delighted that this wonderful competition finally has its own book to uncover so much of the hidden history.'"
Steve Wilson
"'This is by far the most comprehensive Women's FA Cup finals text I have ever seen, and the entire sport owes Chris Slegg and Patricia Gregory a debt of gratitude for unearthing so many important details to create this archive before it was too late... But most importantly, the history books matter, and now legends of the sport can be rightly celebrated in the history books and their record-break
Tom Garry
"'This is a very good book. If you're interested in women's football, you will enjoy this. I will be using it for reference, that's for sure.'"
Jonathan Pearce