‘The Story of Football in 100 Objects’ celebrates the beautiful game with the National Football Museum’s unrivalled collection

This September, in partnership with Manchester’s National Football Museum, HarperNorth publishes The Story of Football in 100 Objects – a fascinating and impassioned new book that vividly chronicles the world’s favourite sport through its merch, memorabilia and materials.

From George Best’s first boots to John Motson’s sheepskin coat, an inflatable unicorn to the collar of the dog that saved the World Cup, football’s fathomlessly rich history is defined by a tapestry of stories that stretches far beyond the pitch.

Drawing on the museum’s unrivalled collection in the heart of Britain’s foremost footballing city, this enchanting new work shines a light on men’s and women’s football through 100 carefully chosen artefacts. Alongside the triumphs and heartbreaks of the game itself, this diverse and wondrous compendium captures the social, cultural and technological shifts that have shaped football as we know it.

Expect moments of high drama and soaring success, as well as quirky surprises, including Geoff Hurst’s 1966 World Cup Final shirt, a knitted monkey, an England player’s opera collection and even a rubber Paul Gascoigne.

Perfect for fans of all ages, The Story of Football in 100 Objects is both an affectionate love letter to the Beautiful Game and an insightful, timely reminder of why it remains the world’s greatest sport.

Order your copy HERE.