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$35.00The Story
IT’S 14TH MAY, 1988, at Wembley, and the Crazy Gang are taking on the mighty Liverpool. The game is tense, Liverpool pressing, Wimbledon holding firm. Then … Lawrie Sanchez rises for a header from a free-kick … goal! Liverpool hammers the attack, late chance … Beasant saves Aldridge’s penalty! The final whistle blows, 1 – 0, and Wimbledon have done the impossible. FA Cup glory for the Crazy Gang!
Follow the story of Wimbledon FC through a book of authentic newspaper articles, curated from original reports. This edition charts the club’s extraordinary history — exactly as it was reported at the time.
Featuring:
– The rise from Isthmian amateur leagues in the 1960s
– The legendary Crazy Gang era of the 1980s
– The unforgettable 1988 FA Cup victory over Liverpool
– Premier League adventures in the 1990s
– The rebirth of AFC Wimbledon and the return to Plough Lane
Choose from a range of book covers and personalize your copy with a name and message to create a unique keepsake. Whether for a lifelong ‘Dons fan, a football historian, or someone who remembers it all first-hand — you hold not just a gift, but a piece of Wimbledon’s remarkable story 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.
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Cover: Hardback
Size: Tabloid 11" x 13.9"
Pages: 140+
Paper source: Our books use responsibly sourced paper from FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified paper manufacturers.
Disclaimer: This is an unofficial publication and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any sports teams, leagues, brands, artists, or personalities featured. The newspaper content is officially licensed and reproduced with permission from the original publisher. All trademarks and names remain the property of their respective owners.
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Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
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IT’S 14TH MAY, 1988, at Wembley, and the Crazy Gang are taking on the mighty Liverpool. The game is tense, Liverpool pressing, Wimbledon holding firm. Then … Lawrie Sanchez rises for a header from a free-kick … goal! Liverpool hammers the attack, late chance … Beasant saves Aldridge’s penalty! The final whistle blows, 1 – 0, and Wimbledon have done the impossible. FA Cup glory for the Crazy Gang!
Follow the story of Wimbledon FC through a book of authentic newspaper articles, curated from original reports. This edition charts the club’s extraordinary history — exactly as it was reported at the time.
Featuring:
– The rise from Isthmian amateur leagues in the 1960s
– The legendary Crazy Gang era of the 1980s
– The unforgettable 1988 FA Cup victory over Liverpool
– Premier League adventures in the 1990s
– The rebirth of AFC Wimbledon and the return to Plough Lane
Choose from a range of book covers and personalize your copy with a name and message to create a unique keepsake. Whether for a lifelong ‘Dons fan, a football historian, or someone who remembers it all first-hand — you hold not just a gift, but a piece of Wimbledon’s remarkable story 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.
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Cover: Hardback
Size: Tabloid 11" x 13.9"
Pages: 140+
Paper source: Our books use responsibly sourced paper from FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified paper manufacturers.
Disclaimer: This is an unofficial publication and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any sports teams, leagues, brands, artists, or personalities featured. The newspaper content is officially licensed and reproduced with permission from the original publisher. All trademarks and names remain the property of their respective owners.
