The Untouchables: Anfield's Band of Brothers

by Jeff Goulding, Kieran Smith

The Anfield's Band of Brothers chronicles the rise and fall of one of the greatest Liverpool teams ever. In 1918 an enlisted man, Tom Bromilow, stepped off the streets of Liverpool and straight into the team. Still in uniform, he was one of tens of thousands of Liverpudlians who fought in World War One. His signing completed a jigsaw that eventually revealed an image of footballing perfection, a team so great they were called 'The Untouchables'. The book brings to life a host of incredible characters, uncovers friendships and rivalries and reveals amazing backstories. Meet men like Bootle-born Walter Wadsworth, tough-talking Irishman Elisha Scott, champion boxer Jock McNab and many other fascinating figures. The Untouchables reveals previously unknown detail and sheds new light on old controversies, including the real reason behind the departure of the club's manager, Dave Ashworth. Meticulously researched and lovingly told, the book breathes new life into a fascinating and long-forgotten story.

442 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 20, 2021

Reviews

[Peter Kenny Jones · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great read about a really interesting period of Liverpool's history 👏

[DJM · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really well written and researched history of Liverpool FC’s back-to-back league championship winning sides of the early 1920s. Great details on the players themselves as well as behind the scenes at the club. Recommended.