Seats Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 You may have seen on "something for the weekend" a couple of weeks ago, they had a "history of Chelsea" which you can have personalised. I actually got the hearts one for my christmas and have just started reading it. The first thing that jumps out is how much more interesting the match reports were back in the 1920's. These guys actually knew how to write and it makes for much more interesting reading (aside from the "he worked like a [filter edit]" quote in the very first article!). Only read a few pages so far, but pretty good stuff! Reporters nowadays should have a look at these and hang their heads in shame! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hearts Heritage Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 ....Reporters nowadays should have a look at these and hang their heads in shame! 1875 to 1950 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debtor Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 1875 to 1950 Seats ought to have known you would turn up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie-Brown Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 The standard of writing & composition of match reports these days is mostly of 'low quality' also the inspiration for most stories is unimaginative......football photography also despite unimaginably far superior modern equipment doesn't capture the floavour of the moment that old photographs appear to......history won't look favourably on the Banderson's or K.Jackson's of our age. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coco Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 You may have seen on "something for the weekend" a couple of weeks ago, they had a "history of Chelsea" which you can have personalised. I actually got the hearts one for my christmas and have just started reading it. The first thing that jumps out is how much more interesting the match reports were back in the 1920's. These guys actually knew how to write and it makes for much more interesting reading (aside from the "he worked like a [filter edit]" quote in the very first article!). Only read a few pages so far, but pretty good stuff! Reporters nowadays should have a look at these and hang their heads in shame! What is the quality of it like? Mean the presentation/binding etc. Worth the money? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Old Tolbooth Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 You may have seen on "something for the weekend" a couple of weeks ago, they had a "history of Chelsea" which you can have personalised. I actually got the hearts one for my christmas and have just started reading it. The first thing that jumps out is how much more interesting the match reports were back in the 1920's. These guys actually knew how to write and it makes for much more interesting reading (aside from the "he worked like a [filter edit]" quote in the very first article!). Only read a few pages so far, but pretty good stuff! Reporters nowadays should have a look at these and hang their heads in shame! My better half bought me the same book for my xmas in 2006, it's an amazing read and I especially enjoyed the 50's, 60's and 80's. I was amazed at how many times we scored 7, 8 or 9 goals against the opposition in the 20's and 30's though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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