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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.
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.
When entering your personalisation, please note that accents, emojis and other symbols can’t be used as our system doesn’t support these. Make sure to double check your spelling!
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 [email protected]
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.
I really really LOVE THIS BOOK!!! The quality it’s amazin; the color are Mayo and my baby girl it’s totally in love 🥰
- Yayi Yayi
Jordan Rongers25 Jan 2021
Great Products
I ordered three books (two with plush toys) for my young nieces and nephews back in America. They arrived in a reasonable amount of time given the distance and the pandemic, and the children love them.
janice Kirby25 Jan 2021
Book was great it was a present
Book was great it was a present
Sharon25 Jan 2021
I ordered a book for my son 30th…
I ordered a book for my son 30th birthday I paid for special delivery.....
When the book arrived it was for a lady called Ray on her 70th birthday
I was really disappointed ☹️ but human error I can accept,
I then spoke to customer service Sandra who was really on the phone !!!
I received email Friday to say book was on it way with urgent delivery
However one week later we still done have the book !!!!!!
I won’t be recommending this company
In the Book Team25 Jan 2021
Thank you for your review.
We are sorry to hear this.
To receive someone else’s order, this is unfortunately human error with our Dispatch Team, which we do apologise for. A replacement was requested for you on the 19th January, however as the Birthday Edition Book is bespoke and made to order, it does take time to remake the order. Your replacement was dispatched on Friday. on a next working day courier service and has now been successfully delivered. Due to the error, your full delivery charge has been refunded to you.
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 [email protected]
Kind Regards,
The In The Book Team
Lori Alex25 Jan 2021
I bought a personalized book for my…
I bought a personalized book for my grandson . He is going to love it! Toy story his favorite . It was an easy process to order and true to delivery date. I will have to order another book for my granddaughter soon, her birthday is coming up..
London24 Jan 2021
Very impressed with my first order.
Very impressed with my first order.
Efficient service and high quality product. This is a gift, that I'm sure will be thoroughly enjoyed. I would definitely order from you again. Thank you.
Susan Mee24 Jan 2021
Fabulous book and excellent quality
Fabulous book and excellent quality
Pauline Thomas24 Jan 2021
I ordered this for my grandson's…
I ordered this for my grandson's birthday. It is a lovely story and he will love seeing his name in the story. I was amazed at how quickly I received it after ordering, thank you.
.Nadia24 Jan 2021
Brilliant
Brilliant!
I got this book for a 2 years old little girl, the book looks really nice and being personalised makes it very special. She love it!
Christine Wright24 Jan 2021
Excellent service
Excellent service. Quick delivery.
Bought for a 70th birthday present for a friend- I’m sure he’ll love it.
Personalisation very good and presention box worth the extra to make it a special present.
Would recommend.
Saxon 24 Jan 2021
Very poor value for money
Very poor value for money. 12 pages ?
In the Book Team25 Jan 2021
Thank you for your review.
We are sorry to hear this.
On the product page for the Encyclopedia book, we do offer a flip through option so you are able to see the whole book from front to back. You would be able to see here how many pages the book would contain before ordering. We do apologise if this was missed when the order was placed.
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 [email protected]
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