Two Posts and a Field: Cultural Impact, Social Change and Liverpool Football Club's Collected Artefacts

Two Posts and a Field is a unique book that explores Liverpool FC through the eyes of Neville Gabie and Stephen Done, featuring illustrated stories about the club's history, players, and cultural struggles.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 176 pages
Publication date: 25 April 2022
Publisher: Pitch Publishing Ltd

Two Posts and a Field is a captivating exploration of Liverpool FC through the unique perspectives of Neville Gabie, an artist and lifelong fan, and Stephen Done, a writer and curator at the LFC Museum. This richly illustrated book seamlessly blends travelogue, exploration of the museum's hidden treasures, and personal narrative, as Neville takes readers on a journey from his childhood in South Africa, where he listened to games on the radio, to witnessing his first match at Anfield in 1973.

The book delves into the stories of Neville and Stephen's road trip to uncover the home and birthplace of Mo Salah in Egypt's Nile Delta, as well as the remarkable journey of Avi Cohen, a player who shattered cultural barriers when he signed from Maccabi Tel Aviv in the 1980s. It sheds light on the struggles of Liverpool's homegrown talent for racial equality, contrasting Trent Alexander Arnold with Howard Gayle, the first black player to be signed by Liverpool, against the backdrop of the Toxteth riots.

Gabie's stunning goalpost photos, spanning a remarkable 20 years, bring these stories to life, providing a visual feast for fans and enthusiasts alike. Two Posts and a Field is a must-read for anyone passionate about Liverpool FC, football, and the rich tapestry of sports history.

Dimension: 210 x 270 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781801501996