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Via newspaper clippings, you can relive the history of Portsmouth FC.
Personalise with any name and message
Handbound hardback covers
A3 and A4 editions with colour pages available from 2006 onwards
Option to present in a luxurious gift box
Incredible newspaper coverage from 1920 to the present day
Play up Pompey! Relive the history of Portsmouth football club through newspaper headlines of the time in this personalised Portsmouth book. With coverage beginning in 1920, the year they joined the Football League, this magnificent piece of Portsmouth memorabilia guides you through over a century of key moments from Fratton Park and beyond, right up until the present day.
Portsmouth’s first piece of silverware came in 1939, as they captured the last F.A. Cup contested before World War II with a 4-1 win over Wolves. Their greatest ever success would come just after the war and under Bob Jackson, winning back to back league titles in 1949 and 1950, to this day a feat managed by only four other post-war teams. It would be a long wait until Pompey’s next major trophy, 58 years in fact, with the drought eventually ended in 2008 as Harry Redknapp’s flamboyant side captured the F.A. Cup against Cardiff City. Redknapp would also guide the team to their first top-half finish in the top flight since 1955, and then repeat the feat the following year.
Our books are available in a variety of covers and personalisation, depending on the edition you select. Each book features the recipient’s name and a message printed on a certificate on the opening title page. A gift box is also available.
Check your personalisation: accents and other symbols cannot be used unless otherwise stated.
Football Book Cover Options
Along with the black and white reprinted reports, all editions include colour pages, where available from 2006 onwards:
A4 Cover in Brown Hardback – Any name can be embossed on the cover for £5.
A3 Cover in Brown Leatherette – Any name can be embossed on the cover for £5.
A3 Cover in Black Luxury Leather – Any name is embossed on the cover for FREE.
Further Information
Our Personalised Football Books are unofficial products and are in no way affiliated with any football club unless specifically stated.
In The Book wouldn’t be here without its terrific customers. That’s why we care about what you have to say.
We’re constantly researching new materials to create more personalised books, so what you think matters! Tell us your feedback. From finding the book you were looking for to how easy your chosen book was to personalise – every little detail is important, so we can perfect your shopping experience the next time you return!
Carey Wiggins1 Jan 2020
Great present for my husband
Chris1 Jan 2020
Excellent quality, great service. Will be buying from them again. There was a Christmas delay in printing so they upgraded the delivery service for free. Can't ask for more.
Mrs Wilby28 Dec 2019
Fab and unusual present for a Portsmouth fanatic. He loved it.
Val Ryder Ryder18 Dec 2019
Lovely gift for the avid football supporter. Really pleased with purchase.
Julie16 Dec 2019
Lovely book! Ideal gift for a lifelong fan!
MARTYN SPIERS13 Dec 2019
I bought the brown A3 leatherette version of this book as a Xmas present for my elderly father & had it embossed with his name & a personal message. The product is absolutely fantastic, exactly as described and great value for money. The personalisation of the product makes it a great gift and hopefully will stir up many happy memories for all of us, as he is now too old & unwell to attend matches, but revels in his memories of past experiences. Absolutely delighted and highly recommended!
Claire J Stewart3 Dec 2019
Dont bother, rubbish quality paper and blurred on certain pages
In the Book Team12 Dec 2019
Thank you for your review.
We are so sorry to hear this has happened with your order.
We can see that the returns information has been sent also in case your replacement gift box did not arrive. We can see that you have since been refunded £5 for the inconvenience this has caused.
The customer service team has been made aware of this complaint and is taking further action regarding this. We are so pleased you are happy with the book! Once again please do accept our apologies for the inconvenience caused.
If you need to contact the customer service team please do on 0330 058 0403 or contact@inthebook.com
Kind Regards,
The In The Book Team
Linda dawe24 Nov 2019
Lovely leather binding embossed in gold looks quality. My husband will love it he has followed portsmouth for years. Some coloured pages high quality printing. Beautiful book. Very pleased
Colin Winkworth9 Jan 2019
A fantastic product and an ideal gift for the true football fan !
Frances Moyes24 Dec 2018
The book is a Christmas present for my husband who assured me this was on his Christmas list. He will love it. It's beautifully presented.
It's the second one I've bought and both people loved them and thought they were really special gifts. Would be good if it wasn't just Mirror clippings but that's a small point.
Mary Beer11 Feb 2020
Very quick
Very quick, efficient service and an excellent product. Bought as a present for a friend and he was delighted with it.
harris 11 Feb 2020
not very good with updates on their…
not very good with updates on their shipments
J Walker11 Feb 2020
Haven't received my order.
Haven't received my order.
Karen Beale11 Feb 2020
Arrived in good time
Arrived in good time, beautiful presentation box. Really pleased with my purchase
E. Edwards11 Feb 2020
My great-nephew loved it
My great-nephew loved it! That his name and picture were in the book - PLUS the fact that he LOVES dinosaurs
Roseann Ryan10 Feb 2020
Beautiful book
Excellent service and the book is excellent, comes in a lovely gift box, bought for my only grandsons first birthday. I would highly recommend and it’s not expensive. Such a beautiful book.
Daphne10 Feb 2020
This is actually an 80th birthday…
This is actually an 80th birthday present but was very pleased with the quick service and presentation. I’m sure she will be very impressed with the gift
MRS WORTHING10 Feb 2020
Didn’t think the item was worth the…
Didn’t think the item was worth the original purchase price
Marilyn Deeming10 Feb 2020
Very pleased with my purchase it was…
Very pleased with my purchase it was exactly as described and came beautifully packaged, can’t wait to give it to my daughter.
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