This November will see the publication of a special book as part of the club’s 125th Anniversary celebrations.
Walking Down the Shore Road: 125 Stories about the Seaview Aces, takes a journey through the club’s history with those who helped shape it, from its formative years right through to the present day.
During the summer of 2023 the clubs programme team worked on creating a list of 125 individuals who have contributed in some way either big or small to clubs’ successes. All of the clubs’ legends are included as well as those ‘cult heroes’ and others who despite not being at Seaview for a long period still managed to make a significant contribution to the Crusaders cause.
These 125 stories of the club’s players, managers and others will help Crusaders fans reminisce not just about the club’s greatest achievements, but also take a look at many of the fascinating back stories of those who have pulled on the famous Red and Black shirt throughout the generations.
Read about the Crues goalkeeper from 1912 who missed out on the Titanic’s maiden voyage to New York after being injured during its journey from Belfast to Southampton, or the two players who signed in the 1950’s after a rival club forgot to sign them! Moving through the generations read about the club’s famous Dublin contingent from the 1990’s as well as those who helped Stephen Baxter’s current side win three league titles in the 2010’s.
As Crusaders Strikers celebrate their 30th Anniversary there is also a chapter dedicated to the players who have shaped the success of our women’s side.
Stretching to nearly 300 pages and containing many rare and unseen photos, Walking Down the Shore Road will be a must read for any Crusaders supporter as we celebrate our 125th Anniversary.
How To Purchase
There will be two formats of the book available:
On 28th October before the Crusaders vs Glentoran game, 75 copies of the limited-edition book will be available to pre order in the Thomas Palmer Lounge in the Main Stand between 1:30pm and 2:45pm. Full payment of £65 (either by cash or card) will be required on the day to guarantee a copy. The remaining 50 copies will go on sale online at 6pm on the 28th October.
Pre orders for the standard copy will also open online at 6pm on the 28th October.
All Books will be available at the end of November.
Keep an eye on the club’s website and social media pages over the next few days for further information.