Man Who Created Merseyside Football

This biography of John Houlding, the principal figure in the creation of both Everton and Liverpool football clubs in the late nineteenth century, provides a comprehensive look into early professional football, breaking new ground by addressing the important role of football club ownership in the early history of the game.

O privire cuprinzatoare asupra fotbalului profesionist timpuriu, aceasta biografie a tatalui fondator al lui Everton si Liverpool, John Houlding, deschide un nou drum abordand rolul important al detinerii clubului de fotbal in istoria timpurie a jocului. Suporterii fotbalului din intreaga lume sunt constienti de marea rivalitate care exista intre cei doi giganti ai fotbalului Merseyside, Everton si Liverpool.