Few people are aware that of the 38 clubs that have played in the English Premier League since its inception in the 1992-3 season, 12 can trace their origin directly to a church. However, the fact is that many of these 12 famous football clubs know little about their origins or founders.

Thank God for Football! features chapters on: Aston Villa, Barnsley, Birmingham City, Bolton Wanderers, Everton, Fulham, Liverpool, Manchester City, Queen’s Park Rangers, Southampton, Swindon Town and Tottenham Hotspur.

John Motson, the ‘voice of football’, who has been a member of the Match of the Day team for almost 30 years, has written a foreword, and the book also feature a contribution from Geoff Thomson, Chairman of the Football Association.

John Motson writes in the Foreword:

‘This book sets the record straight. Drawing on original materials from a variety of sources Peter Lupson has been able to bring these pioneers to life and to transport us back to the time in which they lived. Their remarkable contribution to our great national game is at last given the recognition it deserves. We have good reason to thank God for them.’