Groundhopper – Tales from Football's Equivalent of Trainspotting

Groundhopper – Tales from Football's Equivalent of TrainspottingMatt Coughlan steps into the wonderful world of the groundhopper: in short, the collector of football grounds. While taking a light hearted look at this growing cultural phenomenon, can Coughlan cement his own groundhopping credentials? With the aim of boosting his groundhopping tally to at least 100 grounds, Coughlan sets out on a journey of discovery. Whether foregoing the cultural highlights of Bruges to sit in a concrete stadium, choosing the

later working as coach for a number of US clubs

The truth is complicated

throughout the history of the World Cup

Size: 161mm x 241mm – 312 pages

a significant figure in the history of Mancunian football who worked as manager for both Manchester United and Manchester City during the early part of the 20th century

Cup to decide his route

Includes those chosen for the legendary status of the teams that wore them

McIlroy - the last player signed by the legendary Sir Matt Busby - is a bona fide Old Trafford legend

Johnny Haynes and Pelé play at Craven Cottage

Interesting facts and statistics for the period

an almost unknown group of people who spend great amounts of time travelling the country searching for the next big thing and whose informed decisions about promising players can be worth millions

In addition to extensive research into earlier managers