Playing For The Shirt Av Michael Clifford

<p><b><i>Playing for the Shirt</i> is a stunning showcase of the greatest known collection of match-worn West Ham United shirts.</b></p><p>The book features a beautiful array of match-worn shirts from 1951 to the present day, from the old heavy cotton shirts of yesteryear to the high-tech shirts made of lightweight, breathable fibres for today’s athletes. In hunting down these precious cotton and polyester gems, lifelong Hammers fan Mick Clifford embarked on a journey to preserve the club’s past for fans of all ages.</p><p>This eye-catching book is filled with superb photographs of worn shirts from the most famous players ever to don the celebrated East London club’s claret and blue colours – legends such as Bobby Moore, Billy Bonds, Trevor Brooking, Tony Cottee, Frank McAvennie, Paolo Di Canio, Julian Dicks, Dimitri Payet and Mark Noble.</p><p><b><i>Playing for the Shirt</i> captures moments in time, with a fascinating insight into how the West Ham shirt evolved. Each match-worn shirt tells a different story.</b></p>