by Rob Hadgraft, Foreword by John
Motson, (2002) Hardback 234x156mm
160 pages. Illustrated.
ISBN 1-874287-56-2
£14.99
"Another book deserving of acknowledgement is Ipswich Town:
Champions of England ... How this remarkable feat was achieved
is lovingly chronicled by Hadgraft. What makes this book so evocative
is the wealth of anecdotes from players and supporters that recapture
the era and, to an extent that is startling, reveal how much the
game, and the people who play it, has changed." The Times.
"A real winner in my eyes ... Hadgraft has done himself and that legend proud ... A must for all Blues fans." Ipswich Football Star.
"The book tells the complete story of Town's achievement, tracing the events leading up to the big win in April and the saga that followed, as the club slumped into temporary decline. Hadgraft has done plenty of reserach ... His book keeps that memory alive." East Anglian Daily Times.
CONTENTS:
Foreword by John Motson
Authors Note
Introduction The Most Unlikely Champions
1 Foundations 1936-55
2 Ramsey at the Helm 1955-60
3 Mounting a Challenge July-October 1960
4 Steadying the Ship November 1960 February 1961
5 Maintaining Pole Position March-May 1961
6 The Big Adventure July-October 1961
7 Hanging in There November 1961 February 1962
8 Rising from the Pack March-May 1962
9 How the Mighty Fell Post-1962
Seasonal Summaries