When Saturday meant three o'clock. When pitches were covered in mud, tackles were tackles, and footballers played for the badge rather than a millionaire's wage.

If you remember those days — or know someone who never stops talking about them — this book is for you.

Proper Football: Facts, Legends and Golden Memories for the Dad Who Loves the Beautiful Game is a wonderfully nostalgic, entertaining journey through the golden years of British football.

From packed terraces and legendary players to unforgettable World Cup moments, famous grounds, extraordinary football facts and the glorious madness of the beautiful game, this book celebrates everything that made football special.

INSIDE YOU'LL DISCOVER:

• The Golden Age of Football — Relive muddy pitches, Saturday afternoon kick-offs, standing terraces and the magic of matchday.

• Legends of the Game — Remember George Best, Bobby Charlton, Stanley Matthews, Denis Law and the unforgettable characters who made football history.

• Unbelievable Football Stories — Explore extraordinary moments, bizarre incidents and the wonderfully unpredictable side of football.

• Famous Grounds and Great Rivalries — Revisit the stadiums, fierce rivalries and unforgettable atmospheres that defined generations.

• Football Facts and Records — Discover fascinating statistics, remarkable achievements and the numbers every true supporter should know.

• The Language of Football — Enjoy classic commentary, legendary sayings and the phrases every football fan recognises.

• Then Versus Now — Take an entertaining look at how football has changed, and decide whether the old days really were better.

THE PERFECT GIFT FOR THE FOOTBALL-MAD DAD OR GRANDAD

Looking for a thoughtful birthday present, Father's Day gift, Christmas stocking filler or something special for the man who already has everything?

Whether he's supported his club for fifty years, still talks about the 1966 World Cup, or insists that today's players wouldn't survive a match in the 1970s, this book will bring back memories, spark conversations and raise a few smiles.

Written with warmth, humour and a genuine love of the beautiful game, Proper Football is designed to be picked up, dipped into and enjoyed again and again.

Because football isn't just ninety minutes. It's a lifetime of memories.

Give him a book that takes him back to the football he fell in love with.