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History of Football DVD
History of football DVD film featuring how the game started and developed into todays modern game. Comes with a football birthday card. History of Football DVD | £14-99 The History of Football DVD presented by Alan GreenThis History of Football DVD captures more than 100 years of dramapassion , excitement and despair that only The Beautiful Game canevoke. Coming into the 20th century Preston North End were the finest team in the country. Now as we move into the New Millenium it is another team from the north west of England , Manchester United , who , along with London club Arsenal are dominating the game. In the intervening 100 years the game of Association Football has pro- duced a galaxy of stars , thrilling games and controversy from the early years of the White Horse final through to the emergence of Michael Owen , whose goal against Argentina in the 1998 World Cup shook the world , and David Beckham , whose move to Real Madrid in 2003 was easily the biggest news of the decade so far.Along the way we pay tribute to Herbert Chapman`s sensational Huddersfield and Arsenal sides of the 30s; explore the era of Finney and Matthews; relive England`s World Cup victory of 1966; rejoice in the skills of the fantastic Brazil side of 1970; chart the rise of Liverpool as the dominant force in European football in the 70s and 80s; and examine the sweeping changes in the game in the 90s culminating in an English team , Manchester United , once againbeing crowned Champions of Europe in 1999 , completing an incredible Premier League , FA Cup and European Cup treble.The New Millenium saw France add the 2000 European Championship trophy to their 1998 World Cup and Liverpool match Manchester United`s treble with one of their own in 2001. On the domestic front Arsenal continued to challenge Manchester United in the 2003 race to the Premiership title. A History of Football is a remarkable story of our national game , featuring rare archive footage , exclusive interviews , incredible matches and all the most memorable moments. Presented by Radio 5 Live`s Alan Green , it is an essential addition to the DVD collection of any footballfan and a great birthday or christmas gift.Links : Football Calendars Football Gifts Football Shirts Milestone Birthday Gifts Sponsored Links:
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