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At the Edge of England|Gigi Romano

At the Edge of England : A Football Story of Grit, Survival, and Belonging

by Gigi Romano and Ai
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Overview

At the edge of England, far from the game's traditional centers of power, one football club built a history too dramatic, too stubborn, and too unforgettable to be ignored.

At the Edge of England: A Football Story of Grit, Survival, and Belonging traces the full story of Carlisle United from its early roots in a border city to its rise through the divisions, its astonishing days in the First Division, and the crises that repeatedly tested its existence. This is a story of long journeys, hard seasons, famous cup ties, unforgettable players, and a support that refused to let its club fade.

From Brunton Park to Wembley, from promotion glory to relegation fear, from the miracle of Jimmy Glass to the club's deepest modern struggles, this book tells the story of a team that came to mean far more than results alone. It is a portrait of a football club shaped by geography, resilience, and community, and of a city that has always seen itself in blue.

Written in a narrative, fact-based style, this is an independent football history for readers who value the soul of the game: the clubs built on loyalty, memory, survival, and the belief that where you come from still matters.

This is an independent, unofficial book and is not authorized, endorsed, sponsored by, or affiliated with Carlisle United Football Club, the English Football League, the Football Association, or any other club, league, organization, brand, or rights holder. All trademarks, club names, competition names, brand names, and other proprietary terms mentioned remain the property of their respective owners and are used solely for identification, commentary, and historical reference.

Details

  • ISBN-13: 9798901944295
  • ISBN-10: 9798901944295
  • Publisher: Publishdrive
  • Publish Date: April 2026
  • Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.74 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.04 pounds
  • Page Count: 354

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