This section has two parts.
Part one: books about Hull City AFC, arranged in date order.
Part two: autobiographies & biographies of City players and managers, arranged by surname.
Books about Hull City AFC
Hull City: A Complete Record 1904-1989
Chris Elton
Breedon Books, Derby, 1989
416pp
Essential record of matches, players and managers: “A volume which will answer just about any question one could ask on the Tigers’ story.”
Superclubs Unofficial Soccer Yearbook 98/99 for Supporters of Hull City
Dempsey Parr, Bristol, 1998
96pp
A diary/general information book, one produced for every British club: “A unique compendium to the season ahead.”
The Hull City Saga
David Bond
Breedon Books, Derby, 1999
184pp
A thematic overview of City’s history by the Hull Daily Mail football reporter: “David Bond’s book reflects on the Tigers’ fluctuating fortunes throughout the 20th century.”
Tiger Tales
Mike Peterson
Yore Publications, Harefield, 2000
255pp
An essential who’s who of Hull City’s players.
Farewell to Boothferry Park
Mike Peterson
Arenasport Publications, 2002
130pp
A thematic reminiscence of Boothferry Park.
Hull City AFC Official Season Review 2003/2004
Hull City AFC, 2004
46pp
Club’s statistical account of the season that saw promotion from Division 3.
A Century of City
Mike Peterson
Yore Publications, Harefield, 2005
303pp
The essential, centenary history of the club: “As well as a detailed narrative… there’s a comprehensive statistical analysis of each season, with details of every player to have worn a City shirt.”
“Meet Me on Bunker’s Hill!”
David Bond
Tykesport Publications, Hull, 2006
166pp
An anecdotal history of Hull City by the local football journalist: “The book contains an offbeat and revealing look at the club’s history.”
Behind the Tigers
Paul Edgar
Hull City AFC, 2007
144pp
A photographic, behind the scenes memoir of the opening months City’s 2007/08 Championship campaign: “Taken by award-winning photographer Paul Edgar who was granted unlimited access to the management, players and backroom staff.”
From Boothferry to Wembley
Gary Clark
Riverhead Publishing, Hull, 2008
194pp
Fan-written account of forty years of City’s turbulent history.
The Official Hull City AFC Quiz Book
Chris Cowlin and Kevin Snelgrove
Apex Publishing, Clacton on Sea, 2008
117pp
“Impress your family and friends with your knowledge by answering the 800 challenging questions in this quiz book.”
From Bust to Boom
John Fieldhouse
Great Northern Books, Ilkley, 2009
382pp
A personal account from the Hull Daily Mail reporter: “The extraordinary, but true, story of Hull City and the decade that has seen them go from the verge of extinction to the Barclays Premier League.”
Living the Dream
Paul Edgar
Hull City AFC, 2009
194pp
A photographic, behind the scenes memoir of City’s first-ever season in the top flight: “The end result from this fascinating journey is a stunning set of images from deep inside the Tigers’ camp which capture all the drama of this historic campaign.”
Now Tigers!
Nicholas Turner
Paul Gibson, 2012
192pp
The history of Hull City from its formation to the First World War: “This detailed and comprehensive examination of the club’s earliest years is illustrated with dozens of rare and previously unseen images.”
Hull City in the 1920s
Nicholas Turner
Paul Gibson, 2014
184pp
The second in Turner’s history of City: “Hull City continue their attempts to ain promotion to Division One and fulfil the dreams of their fans and founders.”
Autobiographies & biographies of City players and managers
Jimmy Bullard
(with Gershon Portnoi)
Bend It Like Bullard
Headline, London, 2014
279pp
Everyone’s (?) favourite cheeky chappie: “Jimmy has racked up an amazing collection of tales and pranks both on and off the football front-line.”
Chris Hargreaves
Where’s Your Caravan?
Friday Books, London, 2011
344pp
Praises the City fans for their support in his time with the club when he didn’t click as a striker: “The sort of memoir we don’t see enough of these days – an account of life in the lower leagues.”
Dean Windass
(with Simon Parker)
Deano: From Gipsyville to the Premership
Great Northern Books, Ilkley, 2007
190pp
The first edition, prior to the play-off victory. “His colourful journey takes in the tunnel bust-ups and training ground nonsense, the card schools and childish banter.”
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If you have books not thus far included, for each one please provide:
– publication details (author(s)/title/publisher/
– a few words about the book/quote from the publisher’s blurb
(As you see, we want the format of the entries to be consistent.)
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