Old Sod's Army-Favourite Fulham book

[bog]

As an aside for all the current heartache what is your favourite Fulham book? I have about 30, but my much preferred one is The Compete Record 1879-1987 by Dennis Turner and Alex white. This is now 32 years out of date but it was the one that introduced me to all the history, pre-war players. (I don't get out much) How may hours I have poured over the haunting black and white (appropriate) pen pictures and words about players long gone.* And I still do. It is the book I always go to to check on something between those dates. I have only found one misprint. 1960-61 the wonderful home defeat of 1-6 by Sheff Weds (I was there Mullers og 10 seconds) is shown as v Sheff United. If I was ever on Desert Island Discs that book would be close to being my one want.

*One of the saddest is that of Jimmy Tompkins.

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[SG]

They did bring out an updated edition taking the record up to 1998 but sadly nothing since. My favourite is Ken's 'Fulham's Golden Years'. Always worth a delve into. Nothing like a bit of nostalgia

[Penfold]

They did bring out an updated edition taking the record up to 1998 but sadly nothing since. My favourite is Ken's 'Fulham's Golden Years'. Always worth a delve into. Nothing like a bit of nostalgia

They have another one up to end of 2006/07. However, it doesn't include stuff like Autoglass Trophy. Quite a few caption errors as well.

A revised one would be a good idea.

[Jamie88]

'Fulham FC: The Early Years (1879-1907)' by Alex White

It's the only Fulham book that I know of that has as much detail in it regarding the formative years, and also comprehensive detail of the earliest players.

[toshes mate]

There is an update of The Complete Record to 2006/2007* published by Breedon Books (which has bog's as above correction included) who appear to be no longer trading.  Seems it may be sometime before we have a later version of the same what with internet records etc., unless FFC and a fanatical fan base could organise something similar.

*available online (search Dennis Turner, The Complete Record of FFC to 2006/7) in paperback from £25.00 or hard cover from £37.54, although you can sometimes pick a cheaper copy up second hand on well known sites like Gumtree, ebay etc.

[kiwian]

Cottage Chronicles-I have had it fro 25 years, reread it every 2 years or so and never get bored. I love the format, and reading of the continuous struggles on and off the pitch. Would love an update as it predates MAF.

[cookieg]

I have always tried to buy every book that has come out since I first bought "The Golden Years". Many years later I discovered a picture of myself in The Golden Years and was fortunate enough to get a colour copy from Ken Coton.

I have to say though I don't think I have actually read any of them, the occasional dip in dip out but never read cover to cover. Maybe when I retire I will have time to work my way through them.