FOLLOW the Story of Cardiff City from 1921 onwards, told through authentic newspaper reports. Relive the 1927 FA Cup final, memorable matches, legendary players and managers who shaped the club’s identity. Choose a cover and personalise your book with a name and message to create a unique gift.
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THE FINAL MINUTES at Wembley are unbearable. Arsenal push forward relentlessly, but Cardiff’s defence refuses to buckle. Then, Hughie Ferguson finds the net in the 74th minute … 1 – 0 to the Bluebirds! The fans erupt, and the final whistle confirms it: Cardiff City are FA Cup champions, the first Welsh team to lift the trophy!
Follow the story of Cardiff City through a book of authentic newspaper articles, curated from original reports dating back to the club’s early years. This edition charts the Bluebirds’ history — exactly as it was reported at the time.
Featuring:
– The drama of the 1927 FA Cup final, when Cardiff defeated Arsenal 1 – 0, becoming the only Welsh team to lift the trophy
– Tales of fans’ epic journeys across the Welsh-English border to support their team
– Memorable matches and landmark victories throughout the decades
– Legendary players and managers who shaped the club’s identity
– Highlights from the latest seasons
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 Bluebirds fan, a football history enthusiast, or someone who remembers the glory firsthand — you hold not just a gift, but a piece of Cardiff City’s 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: 138
Paper source: Our books use responsibly sourced paper from FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified paper manufacturers.
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