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by Alex Smith (2008) Paperback 234x156mm
160 pages. Illustrated
ISBN: 978-1-905328-54-3
£11.99
Hardback edition (2003) out of print.
"This was no flash in the pan; between 1926 and 1934 the Steel town men did not finish below third in the First Division. ... Smith tells the tale of a powerful, successful club which rose above the depression of the 1920s and 30s to challenge for honours." Programme Monthly.
CONTENTS:
Preface, by John Swinburne
Author’s Note
Introduction: Champions of Scotland
1. Foundations
SEASON 1931-32
2. Uncrowned Kings (May–September 1931)
3. Out in Front (October–December 1931
4. Champions (January–May 1932)
SEASON 1932-33
5. Hopes Raised High (June 1932–February 1933)
6. Almost There (March–May 1933)
SEASON 1933-34
7. Clear Leaders (June–December 1933)
8 Walking Wounded (January–April 1934)
POSTSCRIPT
9 How the Mighty Fell (From 1934)
Guide to Seasonal Summaries
Seasonal Summaries