Football Monthly Archives
Welcome to the electronic version of Charles Buchan's famous Football Monthly magazine. Football Monthly Archives is a unique collection of football news and views dating back to the first issue of Charles Buchan's Football Monthly in 1951. Over 40,000 pages in searchable PDF format provide an independent and accurate reflection of football issues of the day, including football training in the 1950s, how much players were paid in the 1960s, and what players and fans thought of referees back then – you would be amazed at the similarities to today!
It is the only independent archive to put football issues into historical context, including articles written by players, what was happening on the burgeoning international football stage plus a rare glimpse of the transfer scene at the time. It offers a chance to learn about legends you have heard about but never saw play, such as Joe Mercer (Arsenal and England), Henry Cockburn (Manchester United and England), Stanley Matthews (Blackpool and England) and Tom Finney (Preston North End and England), as well as a nostalgic look at individual football clubs.
The archives provide an invaluable resource of authentic research and content use for:
- Film producers.
- Publishers and broadcasters.
- Education establishments and libraries.
- Gift designers and manufacturers.
- One-off magazine content for commercial promotions.
- Website and database content.
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A selection of material from Charles Buchan’s Football Monthly are now available as gift books. First in the range was The Best of Charle’s Buchan’s Football Monthly, followed by The Best of Manchester United, Arsenal and most recently Liverpool and Spurs produced by Malavan Media and edited by renowned football historian, Simon Inglis, the gift books are on general sale at all good book stores, Amazon or for wholesale orders go to www.playedinbritain.co.uk |
I Think Charles Buchan Had The Right Idea
Back in January 1952 Charles Buchan wrote that ‘referees deserved more respect from players. His answer to the problem was for players who received more than four yellow cards in a season for descent meant a deduction of points for the team they played for. read more... |
This Month In....
1958October 1958 saw the start of a new Europe Nations Cup. Billy Liddell was starting his 20th season for the mighty Liverpool and improved safety in the mines meant less talent on the football pitch!
Spotlight On....
Sir Alf RamseyWith the World Cup games underway, this article from the 1966 look back on how Sir Alf Ramsey picked the players that saw England lift the trophy in 1966.
Soccer Sideshow
In October 1954 Liverpool’s Bob Paisley was put on the transfer list, but the power’s that be then decided to appoint him as assistant trainer at the club. It was reported that his team mates sighed with relief at the news……but only because Bob was a brick-layer by trade and he was much in demand at his team mates home. Little did they realise the decision to appoint him as assistant trainer would herald one of the greatest manager’s Liverpool had and not a brick in sight!