{"product_id":"the-football-village-the-extraordinary-life-and-times-of-glenbuck-and-its-famous-sons-9781785310706","title":"The Football Village: The Extraordinary Life and Times of Glenbuck and Its Famous Sons","description":"\u003cb\u003eA village forged in coal, immortalized by football.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eFootball Village\u003c\/i\u003e vividly recounts the extraordinary story of Glenbuck, a tiny Scottish mining community that defied its size to produce a remarkable number of professional footballers.\u003cp\u003eExplore the unique social and economic conditions that fostered this sporting phenomenon, from the harsh realities of mining life to the unwavering community spirit. Discover the lives of 50 players, including the legendary Bill Shankly, who rose from Glenbuck to shape British football. This is more than just a sports story; it's a tale of: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eResilience: \u003c\/b\u003e How a small village overcame adversity to achieve greatness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCommunity: \u003c\/b\u003e The bonds that united Glenbuck and fueled its success.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLegacy: \u003c\/b\u003e The lasting impact of Glenbuck's sons on the world of football.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eFootball Village\u003c\/i\u003e is a must-read for anyone interested in Scottish history, sports biography, and the enduring power of community. Unearth the forgotten story of Glenbuck and its famous sons--a testament to the spirit of the working class and the beautiful game.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Pitch Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/01\/2016\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781785310706\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 208\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.10lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.30h x 5.90w x 1.00d","brand":"Robert Gillan,Adam Powley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52571149009077,"sku":"9781785310706","price":28.01,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/the-football-village-the-extraordinary-life-and-times-of-glenbuck-and-its-famous-sons-9781785310706","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}