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This personalised book features over 130 pages of authentic newspaper football reports about Barnsley, from 1905 onwards.It comes with a choice of covers and the option to have the recipient’s name printed on the cover for free.
BARNSLEY have done the unthinkable! Following a goalless draw at Crystal Palace, the Tykes edge West Bromwich Albion 1 – 0 after extra time to lift the FA Cup. Players collapse in exhaustion, fans pour onto the pitch, and history is made — Barnsley are the only team from South Yorkshire to claim England’s oldest football trophy.
Follow the story of Barnsley FC through a book of authentic newspaper articles, curated from original reports dating back to 1905. This edition charts the Tykes’ history — exactly as it was reported at the time.
Featuring:
– The historic 1912 FA Cup triumph
– The remarkable rise through the divisions, from the lower tiers to the Premier League in 1997
– Memorable matches at Oakwell and key promotion battles
– Legendary players and managers who defined the club’s modern era
Choose from a range of book covers and personalise your copy with a name and message to create a unique keepsake. Whether for a lifelong Barnsley fan, a football history enthusiast, or someone who remembers it all first-hand — you hold not just a gift, but a piece of Tykes history 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.
Cover: Hardback
Size: Tabloid (29.8 cm x 36.4 cm)
Pages: 130+
Paper source: Our books use responsibly sourced paper from FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified paper manufacturers.
The Football History of Barnsley Book FAQs
Each of our orders is printed on demand, made special just for you and the reader you’ve created it for! Typically, it takes 1-3 days for our workshops to receive, make, and finally hand each order over to the postal carriers for delivery.
Choose the cover colour and add the recipient's name to make the gift personal. Make the book a keepsake to treasure forever.
Add a dedication to the first page. Birthday, holiday, special occasion or just because. Whatever the celebration, use our suggestion or write your own personal message.
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