The Little Book of Derby County by Peter Seddon
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The new Book by Peter Seddon, “The little book of Derby County“, is just what is says on the tin, or book cover in this instance. A little book measuring 8 inches x 5.5 inches. Having said that, it does contain 249 pages of un-missable anecdotes and quotes from former players, managers and Radio Commentators plus a whole lot more.
The book is a mine of information and trivia that either hasn't been known or lost from the public domain for quite some time.
Some of Brian Clough's witty and often cutting remarks are among hundreds more, some funny, some sad but all very interesting. Some of the many “heat of the moment” sayings from BBC Radio Derby Commentator Graham Richard's also had me laughing my head off.
The book also looks into other aspects of Derby County, from the players who were in the 1998 Football League 100 league legends, To Rams players who didn't choose to use the names that appeared on their birth certificates.
All of the pieces of information, stories and saying are in a short, easily read format and I defy anyone who buys a copy of this book to put it down.
For older Rams fans (like myself) it brings back the memories of the glory days and the huge amount of history and heritage this club has. For the younger Rams fan it will give an insight into the legends, their wit and mistakes that make the book a wonderful “Little Book”
I actually didn't think there was much more that could be written about Derby County, as the club has been written about by so many of footballs leading journalists and authors over the last few decades but this is a pleasantly surprising, informative and funny book.
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The Story of Football's First Superstar, also available from Breedon Books, is one of my personal favourites and a fascinating insight into Derby County's greatest ever player. His new book will, I am sure, be as successful and loved by All Derby County fans.
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Do you know who was the very first player to sign for Derby County after their formation in 1884?
We will be giving you the answer to this question and four others during this week on Derby County Mad. If you collect all five of the answers and email them to us at Derby County Mad we will send one lucky winner a copy of this excellent publication. Don't forget one question with the answer will be published on Derby County Mad every day next week. Now how easy is that?
All entries to be in by 12.00 noon on Sunday 15th October 2006. The winner will be informed via email and your free copy of the Little Book of Derby County will be sent to you courtesy of Publishers Breedon Books, who we thank for donating this prize.