50 Years of Shoot!: Nostalgic gems from the top teenage footy mag

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Shoot! broke new ground as a football magazine when it first hit the shelves in August 1969. It was written for the younger fan, but mixed serious issues with lighter items. Liberally sprinkled with action photographs, some in full colour, it brought football to life and was bought every week by tens of thousands of fans eager to see their heroes in action. For the older reader, Shoot! 50th Anniversary Bookbrings back fond memories of a time when sideburns and haircuts were long, shorts were short and England's World Cup victory was a recent event. They'll recall when a footballer's favourite meal was steak and chips, he drove a Ford Capri and his biggest dislike was ignorant people. Ah, it was a different world back then! For younger readers, this will be a history lesson, proof positive that their father's heroes really did exist - and they were quite good too. Shoot! has seen numerous rivals come and go. Hair and fashion styles have changed, players have become more worldly wise, but football remains 11 vs 11 (until the cards come flying out) and it is still the greatest sport in the world.

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Adrian Besley is the author of the humorous titles Who Do You Think You Are Kidding Mr Klinsmann and The Fatkins Diet as well as Every Step Counts - a walking fitness guide. His other football books include the best-selling Superstars of the World Cup 2006 and Mohamed Salah: The Ultimate Fan Guide.