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References
General
- Matthews, Tony (1995). Birmingham City: A Complete Record. Derby: Breedon Books. pp. 127, 209–13. ISBN 978-1-85983-010-9.
Specific
- ↑ Corbett, James (5 March 2006). "Bob Latchford". Observer Sport Monthly. Retrieved 11 February 2008.
