The Burnden Park Stadium Disaster
The Hillsborough stadium disaster remains one of the worst sporting disasters in history, yet it was preceded by an eerily similar tragedy which occurred at another FA Cup semi-final in 1949.
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Author: Martyn Cooke
Myths and truths in the history of sport; Exploring the origins of Stoke City Football Club
Introduction The nature of historical research in sport is changing. Academics, researchers and...
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Myths, Truths and Pioneers: The Early Development of Association Football in The Potteries by Martyn Cooke and Gary James
Published in Soccer and Society By Martyn Cooke and Gary James ABSTRACT Despite a wealth of...
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