The Football History of Derby Book
MONDAY, 1st May 1972. The final game of the season against title-contenders Liverpool. A tight, gripping match at the Baseball Ground. Derby County press forward, a pass finds Alan Durban, who dummies to John McGovern … he stumbles but strikes the ball straight into the top corner! An almighty roar erupts as fists and scarves fly into the air. Players mob McGovern. Fans glance at the scoreboard as realisation dawns — Derby County could win the League!
Follow the story of Derby County Football Club through a book of authentic newspaper articles, curated from original reports dating back to 1912. This edition charts the Rams’ proud history — exactly as it was reported at the time.
Featuring:
– The First Division title triumphs of 1972 and 1975
– The memorable European Cup semi-final run in 1973
– The highs and lows of life at the Baseball Ground and Pride Park
– Promotion back to the Premier League in 2008
– Highlights from recent seasons and beyond
Choose from a range of book covers and personalize your copy with a name and message to transform it into a unique keepsake. Whether for a lifelong Rams supporter, a football history enthusiast, or someone who remembers it all first-hand — you hold not just a gift, but a piece of Derby County’s football heritage ready to be passed on.
Archivist insight: We reproduce these newspaper articles from the Daily Mirror scan archive. In some cases, there’ll be blemishes and the reproduction quality might not be as clear or precise as it was in the original paper.
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Cover: Hardback
Size: Tabloid 11" x 13.9"
Pages: 130+
Paper source: Our books use responsibly sourced paper from FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified paper manufacturers.
Disclaimer: This is an unofficial publication and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any sports teams, leagues, brands, artists, or personalities featured. The newspaper content is officially licensed and reproduced with permission from the original publisher. All trademarks and names remain the property of their respective owners.
MONDAY, 1st May 1972. The final game of the season against title-contenders Liverpool. A tight, gripping match at the Baseball Ground. Derby County press forward, a pass finds Alan Durban, who dummies to John McGovern … he stumbles but strikes the ball straight into the top corner! An almighty roar erupts as fists and scarves fly into the air. Players mob McGovern. Fans glance at the scoreboard as realisation dawns — Derby County could win the League!
Follow the story of Derby County Football Club through a book of authentic newspaper articles, curated from original reports dating back to 1912. This edition charts the Rams’ proud history — exactly as it was reported at the time.
Featuring:
– The First Division title triumphs of 1972 and 1975
– The memorable European Cup semi-final run in 1973
– The highs and lows of life at the Baseball Ground and Pride Park
– Promotion back to the Premier League in 2008
– Highlights from recent seasons and beyond
Choose from a range of book covers and personalize your copy with a name and message to transform it into a unique keepsake. Whether for a lifelong Rams supporter, a football history enthusiast, or someone who remembers it all first-hand — you hold not just a gift, but a piece of Derby County’s football heritage ready to be passed on.
Archivist insight: We reproduce these newspaper articles from the Daily Mirror scan archive. In some cases, there’ll be blemishes and the reproduction quality might not be as clear or precise as it was in the original paper.
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Cover: Hardback
Size: Tabloid 11" x 13.9"
Pages: 130+
Paper source: Our books use responsibly sourced paper from FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified paper manufacturers.
Disclaimer: This is an unofficial publication and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any sports teams, leagues, brands, artists, or personalities featured. The newspaper content is officially licensed and reproduced with permission from the original publisher. All trademarks and names remain the property of their respective owners.
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MONDAY, 1st May 1972. The final game of the season against title-contenders Liverpool. A tight, gripping match at the Baseball Ground. Derby County press forward, a pass finds Alan Durban, who dummies to John McGovern … he stumbles but strikes the ball straight into the top corner! An almighty roar erupts as fists and scarves fly into the air. Players mob McGovern. Fans glance at the scoreboard as realisation dawns — Derby County could win the League!
Follow the story of Derby County Football Club through a book of authentic newspaper articles, curated from original reports dating back to 1912. This edition charts the Rams’ proud history — exactly as it was reported at the time.
Featuring:
– The First Division title triumphs of 1972 and 1975
– The memorable European Cup semi-final run in 1973
– The highs and lows of life at the Baseball Ground and Pride Park
– Promotion back to the Premier League in 2008
– Highlights from recent seasons and beyond
Choose from a range of book covers and personalize your copy with a name and message to transform it into a unique keepsake. Whether for a lifelong Rams supporter, a football history enthusiast, or someone who remembers it all first-hand — you hold not just a gift, but a piece of Derby County’s football heritage ready to be passed on.
Archivist insight: We reproduce these newspaper articles from the Daily Mirror scan archive. In some cases, there’ll be blemishes and the reproduction quality might not be as clear or precise as it was in the original paper.
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Cover: Hardback
Size: Tabloid 11" x 13.9"
Pages: 130+
Paper source: Our books use responsibly sourced paper from FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified paper manufacturers.
Disclaimer: This is an unofficial publication and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any sports teams, leagues, brands, artists, or personalities featured. The newspaper content is officially licensed and reproduced with permission from the original publisher. All trademarks and names remain the property of their respective owners.
