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West Bromwich Football Newspaper Book . Relive those glorious moments of your favourite team captured in newsprint. From the early 20th century to the recent past, each book affords a unique perspective on your team or sport’s colourful history. They are not written by someone looking back in time, but by reporters who witnessed the games and events as they unfolded and in a language of the time. Capture the history and greatest moments of West Bromwich through the newspapers, as written at the time. Starting in 1907 with coverage of West Brom’s FA Cup semi-final win over Everton, this book charts a glorious history of great games and League and Cup titles through the decades of the 20th century. Top stories include, becoming Division 2 Champions in 1911, coverage of the FA Cup Finals of 1912, 1935, and winning the Cup in 1931, 1954, and 1968, Division 1 Champions in 1920, and League Cup Champions in 1966 and finalists in 1970. Read about beating Dynamo Bucherest 4-0 in 1968, gaining promotion to the Premiership in 2002 and again in 2004, the signing of Robert Earnshaw in 2004, Robson’s appointment as Manager, and much much more. Newspaper coverage continues right up to the end of last season. A unique and wonderful gift and must have for all West Brom fans.

West Bromwich Albion 1954 Cup Final. The 1954 FA Cup Final was contested by West Bromwich Albion and Preston North End at Wembley. West Brom won 3–2, with goals from Ronnie Allen (2) and Frank Griffin. Angus Morrison and Charlie Wayman scored for Preston.

West Bromwich Albion 1931 F.A Cup Winners. The 1931 FA Cup Final was contested by West Bromwich Albion and Birmingham at Wembley. West Brom won 2–1, with both of their goals scored by W. G. Richardson. Joe Bradford had equalised matters, before Richardson put the Baggies ahead again sixty seconds later. The match was reported in the Birmingham Sports Argus which produced that evenings edition in a special run on blue paper in place of the normal pink.

West Bromwich Albion 1935 Cup Final. The 1935 FA Cup Final was contested by Sheffield Wednesday and West Bromwich Albion at Wembley. Sheffield Wednesday won 4–2, with goals scored by Jack Palethorpe, Mark Hooper and Ellis Rimmer (2). Wally Boyes and Teddy Sandford scored West Brom's goals.

West Ham 1980-1983 This shirt was worn in the unlucky 2-1 defeat to Liverpool in the 1980-81 Milk Cup final replay. Also in a 2-1 win over high - flying West Brom in 82-83 The shirt was worn by David Cross, (pictured) Paul Goddard, as well as Tony Cottee who scored on his debut in the 3-0 win vs Spurs in 82-83 This shirt is produced by TOFFS and does not carry the 3 Adidas stripes

West Bromwich 1968 FA Cup Final. - the legendary Jeff Astle finally gives the Cup to West Brom with the only goal of the game after extra time! Jeff Astle scored 137 goals in 292 games for West Brom between 1964 and 1974, in 1970 Astle scored in Albion's 2-1 defeat by Manchester City in the League Cup final, becoming the first player to score in the finals of both of the major English cup competitions.