This is a second-hand hardcover book.

Condition: The dust jacket has surface rubbing, light to medium creasing to the edges, light wear to 2 corners, and an area of scratching to the front that has broken the surface; the area affect is around Auckland in the title. There is age spotting to the inside of the front and back cover, to the first and last page, and to the edges of the compressed pages. The rest of the book has no faults.

Dimensions: 216x307mm. Pages: 128 Publisher: Auckland Football Association Publication date: 1987 first edition

The First 100 Years By Terry Maddaford

This publication is limited to an edition of 2000 copies. This one is numbered 1776 and is signed by the author.

The official centenary history of the Auckland Football Association 1887-1987

Founded before most of the World's national and local soccer organisations, the Auckland Football Association celebrates its 100 years in grand style with the publication of this impressive volume.

Author Terry Maddaford has successfully portrayed the milestones, joys and heartaches of soccer's impressive growth in Auckland.

The great players, the administrators, the supporters, the grounds, the matches; all are recalled here in vivid style. This fascinating book is a must for all soccer fans.

Contents:

-Introduction -Author's Note -The First Years -At The Turn Of The Century -Through The Great War -From The Depression To A New Era -The fifties -The Sixties -The Seventies & Beyond -Rothmans League -Chatham Cup -Secondary Schools -Juniors -Women's Soccer -Businesshouse league -Referees -Supporters' Club -Soccer families -Auckland's Record -The Clubs -Soccer Personalities -Auckland Gallery -The Players -The Administrators

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