Here at ISN we’ve reviewed hundreds of books and yet Simon Turner’s If Only: An Alternative History of the Beautiful Game really sticks with us thanks to the innovative concept that drives the entire book. Cover Art Courtesy of Independent Publishers Group The title is based on a simple premise: six “what if” scenarios that would have changed the world of football forever. You’ve seen this style of storytelling work in other subjects, especially world history and politics, but no one has really done
Picking Up the Threads: The Colours of World Football by John Chandler is a unique title. It covers an often neglected bit of football nostalgia, the history behind the colors and kit of the world’s most famous teams. It is a must for any football trivia fan, covering more than 150 teams and uniforms. Many soccer historians will tell you about a team’s history, but most will not care to mention their colors or their uniforms. Yet these
