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In a rich history spanning more than a century, Aberdeen Football Club has been served by a stream of talented and charismatic players who lit up Pittodrie and represented the club with class and style on the international stage. "The Legends of Aberdeen" charts the life and times of 100 of the leading performers from the era of the club's formation in 1903 right up to the modern day. From the visionary Donald Colman, who signed in 1907, to current international Russell Anderson there are fascinating insights into how the club's greats found their way to Pittodrie, and examines their achievements in the famous red shirt of the Dons. Featuring exclusive interviews with a host of key players, the "Legends of Aberdeen" is a must-have guide for all Aberdeen supporters.

About the Author

PAUL SMITH'S love affair with football began two and a half decades ago, and he has maintained the link with the beautiful game by a career in journalism as the sports news editor for the Press and Journal. He launched his career a decade ago with DC Thomson in Dundee, working on the Courier, Evening Telegraph, Sunday Post and Sporting Post as a news and sports reporter. Paul's previous books for Breedon include To Barcelona and Beyond: The men who made Rangers champions of Europe. (2006)