Halcyon Publishing
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Publisher of books that tell real stories about real football. Multi-award-nominated podcast & blog @magicspongers. Site: https://halcyonpublishing.co.uk/
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Admiral 50 Years of the Replica Shirt - Book
In the 1973-74 season, pioneering sportswear brand Admiral changed the British football landscape forever with the introduction and sale of the first ever replica shirt. The move sparked an explosion ...
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As an inaugural post, I guess we'd better start with the holy grail of football shirt coffee table books. Limited edition & numbered hardbacks here:
admiralsports.com/products/50-...
Paperbacks at all good bookshops, Amazon, direct, etc.
It really is a doozy.
admiralsports.com/products/50-...
Paperbacks at all good bookshops, Amazon, direct, etc.
It really is a doozy.
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This mural has gone up in Kingston, ostensibly for Christmas but AI has ensured it's actually to celebrate the return of our dark lord Cthulhu
November 18, 2025 at 9:44 AM
This mural has gone up in Kingston, ostensibly for Christmas but AI has ensured it's actually to celebrate the return of our dark lord Cthulhu
@momomoritz.bsky.social Hi Moritz, I hope all's well. Please could you follow back so I can send you a football-related DM? Cheers, Adam.
September 24, 2025 at 9:48 PM
@momomoritz.bsky.social Hi Moritz, I hope all's well. Please could you follow back so I can send you a football-related DM? Cheers, Adam.
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Always a thrill to open up that box of 10 comp copies when your new book‘s published. This looks beautiful thanks to @halcyonpublish1.bsky.social and jacket designer Doug Cheeseman.
September 3, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Always a thrill to open up that box of 10 comp copies when your new book‘s published. This looks beautiful thanks to @halcyonpublish1.bsky.social and jacket designer Doug Cheeseman.
🚨SPECIAL OFFER 🚨 We've got 25 beautifully printed, individually numbered & signed short stories from @plenderleithian.bsky.social available as a bundle with The Last Amateur.
Just click 'Flash Fiction bundle' on the listing. They're an absolute treat.
halcyonpublishing.co.uk/products/the...
Just click 'Flash Fiction bundle' on the listing. They're an absolute treat.
halcyonpublishing.co.uk/products/the...
September 24, 2025 at 12:21 PM
🚨SPECIAL OFFER 🚨 We've got 25 beautifully printed, individually numbered & signed short stories from @plenderleithian.bsky.social available as a bundle with The Last Amateur.
Just click 'Flash Fiction bundle' on the listing. They're an absolute treat.
halcyonpublishing.co.uk/products/the...
Just click 'Flash Fiction bundle' on the listing. They're an absolute treat.
halcyonpublishing.co.uk/products/the...
@mrjamesob.bsky.social Hi James, does Farage's plans for immigration and indefinite leave to remain status affect his own wife? Serious question. Cheers, Adam
September 22, 2025 at 10:33 AM
@mrjamesob.bsky.social Hi James, does Farage's plans for immigration and indefinite leave to remain status affect his own wife? Serious question. Cheers, Adam
HAPPY PUBLICATION DAY TO Matt Eccles!!!!
For fans of trivia, football and, of course, haikus, this is the book for you.
Available through us, Amazon etc
🛒 halcyonpublishing.co.uk/products/pre...
For fans of trivia, football and, of course, haikus, this is the book for you.
Available through us, Amazon etc
🛒 halcyonpublishing.co.uk/products/pre...
September 11, 2025 at 9:44 AM
HAPPY PUBLICATION DAY TO Matt Eccles!!!!
For fans of trivia, football and, of course, haikus, this is the book for you.
Available through us, Amazon etc
🛒 halcyonpublishing.co.uk/products/pre...
For fans of trivia, football and, of course, haikus, this is the book for you.
Available through us, Amazon etc
🛒 halcyonpublishing.co.uk/products/pre...
@mrjamesob.bsky.social It's good for business James. It really is as simple as that. A population in fear is malleable to whatever they want. Brexit proved it. This freedom of speech straw man is further evidence. Adam, York.
September 5, 2025 at 10:28 AM
@mrjamesob.bsky.social It's good for business James. It really is as simple as that. A population in fear is malleable to whatever they want. Brexit proved it. This freedom of speech straw man is further evidence. Adam, York.
Rob and I are delighted to be involved in a Glory first, the launch party this Friday (29th August) to celebrate the new Hamburg issue.
Hosted by our friends at The Volley, Old St, the night will include
a FREE goody bag for the first 100 attendees that purchase
an issue.
See you there.
Hosted by our friends at The Volley, Old St, the night will include
a FREE goody bag for the first 100 attendees that purchase
an issue.
See you there.
August 26, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Rob and I are delighted to be involved in a Glory first, the launch party this Friday (29th August) to celebrate the new Hamburg issue.
Hosted by our friends at The Volley, Old St, the night will include
a FREE goody bag for the first 100 attendees that purchase
an issue.
See you there.
Hosted by our friends at The Volley, Old St, the night will include
a FREE goody bag for the first 100 attendees that purchase
an issue.
See you there.
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Who’s bought the new issue of Glory?
Issues selling fast: bit.ly/46PADdj
Issues selling fast: bit.ly/46PADdj
August 10, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Who’s bought the new issue of Glory?
Issues selling fast: bit.ly/46PADdj
Issues selling fast: bit.ly/46PADdj
A football special
Perfect for those away days
Will you beat your mates?
#WTFHHaiku
⚽ A football quiz book with a difference by Matt Eccles. Pre-order today - out in September!
🛒 halcyonpublishing.co.uk/products/pre...
Perfect for those away days
Will you beat your mates?
#WTFHHaiku
⚽ A football quiz book with a difference by Matt Eccles. Pre-order today - out in September!
🛒 halcyonpublishing.co.uk/products/pre...
August 13, 2025 at 6:27 PM
A football special
Perfect for those away days
Will you beat your mates?
#WTFHHaiku
⚽ A football quiz book with a difference by Matt Eccles. Pre-order today - out in September!
🛒 halcyonpublishing.co.uk/products/pre...
Perfect for those away days
Will you beat your mates?
#WTFHHaiku
⚽ A football quiz book with a difference by Matt Eccles. Pre-order today - out in September!
🛒 halcyonpublishing.co.uk/products/pre...
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We have one month to save @josimarfootball.bsky.social. If you can help, please do. 🙏
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A letter from Philippe Auclair - josimarfootball.com
The reality we at Josimar face is stark. Should we fail to raise € 50k by 1 July, the world's only investigative media dedicated solely to football will cease to exist.
josimarfootball.com
June 3, 2025 at 12:38 PM
We have one month to save @josimarfootball.bsky.social. If you can help, please do. 🙏
josimarfootball.com/2025/06/03/a...
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An evening with Hammers legend Alvin Martin, hosted by @delaneyman.bsky.social at TheVolleyLondon? Yes please.
Talking about all things FA Cup win and Boys of 86, with author Stuart Fuller, plus a free copy of From the Jaws of Victory.
It's gonna be mint.
eventbrite.co.uk/e/an-evening...
Talking about all things FA Cup win and Boys of 86, with author Stuart Fuller, plus a free copy of From the Jaws of Victory.
It's gonna be mint.
eventbrite.co.uk/e/an-evening...
May 28, 2025 at 2:10 PM
An evening with Hammers legend Alvin Martin, hosted by @delaneyman.bsky.social at TheVolleyLondon? Yes please.
Talking about all things FA Cup win and Boys of 86, with author Stuart Fuller, plus a free copy of From the Jaws of Victory.
It's gonna be mint.
eventbrite.co.uk/e/an-evening...
Talking about all things FA Cup win and Boys of 86, with author Stuart Fuller, plus a free copy of From the Jaws of Victory.
It's gonna be mint.
eventbrite.co.uk/e/an-evening...
⚒️ Calling all Hammers ⚒️
We're delighted to announce we've partnered with our friends at The Volley to bring an evening with Alvin Martin, hosted by @delaneyman.bsky.social with author @theballisround.bsky.social
Join us on June 16. It'll be ace.
🛒Tickets here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/an-evening....
We're delighted to announce we've partnered with our friends at The Volley to bring an evening with Alvin Martin, hosted by @delaneyman.bsky.social with author @theballisround.bsky.social
Join us on June 16. It'll be ace.
🛒Tickets here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/an-evening....
May 16, 2025 at 9:21 AM
⚒️ Calling all Hammers ⚒️
We're delighted to announce we've partnered with our friends at The Volley to bring an evening with Alvin Martin, hosted by @delaneyman.bsky.social with author @theballisround.bsky.social
Join us on June 16. It'll be ace.
🛒Tickets here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/an-evening....
We're delighted to announce we've partnered with our friends at The Volley to bring an evening with Alvin Martin, hosted by @delaneyman.bsky.social with author @theballisround.bsky.social
Join us on June 16. It'll be ace.
🛒Tickets here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/an-evening....
We are absolutely made up to be nominated for this year's Illustrated Book of the Year and cannot wait for the awards do next week.
If the old adage "You are the company you keep" is true then we're very happy with that.
@admiral.co @glorystudio.bsky.social
If the old adage "You are the company you keep" is true then we're very happy with that.
@admiral.co @glorystudio.bsky.social
Announcing The JP Marland Charitable Trust Illustrated Book of the Year 2025 shortlist...
#CTSBA25 #ReadingForSport
#CTSBA25 #ReadingForSport
April 25, 2025 at 11:54 AM
We are absolutely made up to be nominated for this year's Illustrated Book of the Year and cannot wait for the awards do next week.
If the old adage "You are the company you keep" is true then we're very happy with that.
@admiral.co @glorystudio.bsky.social
If the old adage "You are the company you keep" is true then we're very happy with that.
@admiral.co @glorystudio.bsky.social
We're absolutely delighted to be shortlisted for our Admiral book for the @sportsbookawards.bsky.social Illustrated Book of the Year Award. Lovely to see our labour of love being recognised.
We're in exceptional company looking at the shortlist.
Bring on the ceremony.
#CTSBA25 #ReadingForSport
We're in exceptional company looking at the shortlist.
Bring on the ceremony.
#CTSBA25 #ReadingForSport
April 7, 2025 at 11:21 AM
We're absolutely delighted to be shortlisted for our Admiral book for the @sportsbookawards.bsky.social Illustrated Book of the Year Award. Lovely to see our labour of love being recognised.
We're in exceptional company looking at the shortlist.
Bring on the ceremony.
#CTSBA25 #ReadingForSport
We're in exceptional company looking at the shortlist.
Bring on the ceremony.
#CTSBA25 #ReadingForSport
@mlsist.bsky.social Hi Pablo, I hope this finds you well. Would you mind giving us a follow so I can send you a football-related DM please? Cheers, Adam
March 16, 2025 at 12:58 PM
@mlsist.bsky.social Hi Pablo, I hope this finds you well. Would you mind giving us a follow so I can send you a football-related DM please? Cheers, Adam
It's World Book Day!
We sell books!!
We're offering 20% with the code WBD20 - just enter at checkout (includes the paperback of the sensational Admiral book)!!!
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#worldbookday #books #bookday
We sell books!!
We're offering 20% with the code WBD20 - just enter at checkout (includes the paperback of the sensational Admiral book)!!!
🛒 halcyonpublishing.co.uk/collections/...
#worldbookday #books #bookday
March 6, 2025 at 1:01 PM
It's World Book Day!
We sell books!!
We're offering 20% with the code WBD20 - just enter at checkout (includes the paperback of the sensational Admiral book)!!!
🛒 halcyonpublishing.co.uk/collections/...
#worldbookday #books #bookday
We sell books!!
We're offering 20% with the code WBD20 - just enter at checkout (includes the paperback of the sensational Admiral book)!!!
🛒 halcyonpublishing.co.uk/collections/...
#worldbookday #books #bookday
@anabnos.com Hi Alexander, I hope this finds you well. Would you mind giving us a follow so I can send you a football-related DM please? Cheers, Adam
February 27, 2025 at 8:57 PM
@anabnos.com Hi Alexander, I hope this finds you well. Would you mind giving us a follow so I can send you a football-related DM please? Cheers, Adam
@mrjamesob.bsky.social Jon Stewart, James
February 19, 2025 at 12:31 PM
@mrjamesob.bsky.social Jon Stewart, James
@mrjamesob.bsky.social Alf Garnett, James
February 18, 2025 at 11:08 AM
@mrjamesob.bsky.social Alf Garnett, James
Great article on Sammy Smith's pubs in the @guardian today: www.theguardian.com/news/2024/de...
Humphrey’s world: how the Samuel Smith beer baron built Britain’s strangest pub chain
Since the 1970s, Humphrey Smith has acquired scores of pubs and historic properties around the UK. But time after time, he has left the buildings empty. Why has he allowed his empire to moulder?
www.theguardian.com
December 19, 2024 at 2:22 PM
Great article on Sammy Smith's pubs in the @guardian today: www.theguardian.com/news/2024/de...
Delighted these legends could contribute towards what for our money is the best pound-for-pound football coffee table book out there.
Get your hardback in time for Christmas: admiralsports.com/products/50-...
With less bells & whistles, the paperback is available at most good bookshops.
Get your hardback in time for Christmas: admiralsports.com/products/50-...
With less bells & whistles, the paperback is available at most good bookshops.
December 18, 2024 at 5:10 PM
Delighted these legends could contribute towards what for our money is the best pound-for-pound football coffee table book out there.
Get your hardback in time for Christmas: admiralsports.com/products/50-...
With less bells & whistles, the paperback is available at most good bookshops.
Get your hardback in time for Christmas: admiralsports.com/products/50-...
With less bells & whistles, the paperback is available at most good bookshops.
@watsoncomedian.bsky.social Hi Mark, hope all's well sir. Please could you follow so I can send you an Admiral book-related question? Cheers, Adam
December 18, 2024 at 11:50 AM
@watsoncomedian.bsky.social Hi Mark, hope all's well sir. Please could you follow so I can send you an Admiral book-related question? Cheers, Adam
Another day, another footballing legend posing with their copy of Admiral: 50 Years of the Replica Shirt.
Still time to get your hardback via @admiral.co (admiralsports.com/products/50-...) or paperback at various, including @waterstones.bsky.social (www.waterstones.com/book/admiral...)
Still time to get your hardback via @admiral.co (admiralsports.com/products/50-...) or paperback at various, including @waterstones.bsky.social (www.waterstones.com/book/admiral...)
December 17, 2024 at 8:05 PM
Another day, another footballing legend posing with their copy of Admiral: 50 Years of the Replica Shirt.
Still time to get your hardback via @admiral.co (admiralsports.com/products/50-...) or paperback at various, including @waterstones.bsky.social (www.waterstones.com/book/admiral...)
Still time to get your hardback via @admiral.co (admiralsports.com/products/50-...) or paperback at various, including @waterstones.bsky.social (www.waterstones.com/book/admiral...)
'Sánchez insisted he was worried about “the product itself”' ...
The main problem is that football is a "product" at all.
The main problem is that football is a "product" at all.
Real Madrid evoke Titanic and Asterix in vow to keep pushing for Super League
Real Madrid evoke Titanic and Asterix in vow to keep pushing for Super League
* Club feel breakaway from Uefa ‘more pressing’ than ever
* ‘We feel like Asterix in a world dominated by the Romans’
Real Madrid have spelled out their commitment to a restructuring of the Champions League in which the clubs not Uefa are in control…
www.theguardian.com
December 16, 2024 at 2:51 PM
'Sánchez insisted he was worried about “the product itself”' ...
The main problem is that football is a "product" at all.
The main problem is that football is a "product" at all.