The Football History of Sheffield Wednesday Book

THE TENSION is unbearable at Wembley as Sheffield Wednesday face Manchester United in the League Cup final. After 90 minutes plus extra time, it’s still 1 – 1. Now to penalties, but it’s sudden death, one kick each. Chris Turner stands tall, making the crucial save. Then Chris Waddle steps up and scores the winner! Sheffield Wednesday are League Cup champions for the first time since 1935! The Owls have brought glory back to Hillsborough in unforgettable fashion!

Explore Sheffield Wednesday’s rich football heritage through a book of authentic newspaper articles, taken from original reports by the Daily Mirror. This edition charts the club’s journey — exactly as it was reported at the time.

Featuring:

– The back-to-back league titles of 1929 and 1930
– The unforgettable shock victory in the 1991 League Cup final
– Highlights of Hillsborough’s most iconic games
– Celebrations of club legends from Kevin Pressman and Mel Sterland to Barry Bannan and Fernando Forestieri
– Key moments from recent seasons and beyond

Choose from a variety of book covers and personalize your copy with a name and message to create a one-of-a-kind keepsake. Whether for a lifelong Owls supporter, a football history fan, or someone who’s lived these moments — this is not just a gift, but a piece of Sheffield Wednesday’s heritage, 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: 140

Paper source: Our books use responsibly sourced paper from FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified paper manufacturers.