2008 Reasons Why Merseyside is the Capital of Football

Captures the contrasting emotions of a game that outstrips even music and comedy as an inherent part of Merseyside life, which in 2008 celebrates Liverpool's award as European Capital of Culture, highly appropriate for a city that has so often conquered Europe on the football field.

But in addition to the momentous and dramatic moments the lighthearted ones are included, too, such as the time an outbreak of boils threatened an FA Cup tie; the manager who wrote a football prayer at a religious shrine; the unlikely dressing room message a new signing received on his debut; and how television received a sharp rebuff in the early days of match screening. With American owners having moved in at Anfield and new stadiums on the horizons for both Everton and Liverpool, Merseyside is poised to adorn its unique status as the Capital of Soccer. That rich heritage is portrayed in this book - which is a must for all football followers. This work celebrates the facts, feats and legends from Merseyside's rich soccer history. Liverpool is the City of Culture in 2008. It features the great players, managers and matches. The authors are authorities and big Merseyside names.