ToffeeWeb - Season 2007-08

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Official History DVD

Be interested to hear the thoughts of Toffeeweb contributors who may have seen this DVD. How does it rate as a history of the club?
Richard Ewart, Melbourne, Australia Posted 03/12/2007 at 22:38:04

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Patty Beesley
1 Posted 04/12/2007 at 15:28:41

Not long been released on sale here in the UK. I have purchased it but unfortunately cannot help as I bought it for a Xmas gift - understand John Motson narrates on it [ not keen on that ] but overall am hopeful it will be a comprehensive coverage of our wonderful Club?s history.

Rob McFawn
2 Posted 04/12/2007 at 15:54:23

i went to the launch of the DVD a few weeks back. Yes John Motson does narrate which i didnt see anything wrong with.

The DVD covers the early history of the club, with images and information about the moves between grounds and some of the early greats, all the way up to Yakubu scoring at Bolton in September. It starts slowly but you can really get into it after the early years.

There is some rare footage of Dixie Dean training and also of John Bailey talking about a kiss-o-gram before the 84 Cup Final. There are interviews with David Prentice of the Echo and some local historians.

There are also added special features giving more information on certain times of our history.

Overall I thought that the DVD is a good buy since it is the first since the late 80s.

Richard Ewart
3 Posted 04/12/2007 at 22:01:05

Rob - thanks for that feedback, much appreciated.

Patty - based on Rob’s info sounds like someone will have a good Xmas!