THE SUN has saved the world famous Football Year Book.
The iconic sports reference book was in danger of being axed until The Sun stepped in with a two-year sponsorship deal taking it through to its landmark 50th edition in August 2019.
And the nation’s voice of football John Motson said: “I’m thrilled to bits to hear this news. It’s been my bible for the last 48 years and I was gutted when I heard it might not be published next season.
“It would have left a major hole on my bookshelf, given that I have got every edition since the first one in the 1970-71 season.”
The Football Yearbook 2018-2019 in association with The Sun will be published on August 9.
The 2019-2020 version will be published in August 2019 and will be the 50th edition.
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The book’s publisher, Jonathan Taylor of Headline, said: “We were thrilled when The Sun approached us with a proposal to allow this wonderful book to continue.
“We are very excited by the potential of our partnership with The Sun and we look forward to working with them on the book over the coming years.
“Both companies appreciate just how much the Year Book means to many thousands of football fans throughout the world.”
Shaun Custis, Head of Sport at The Sun, said: “Fans and journalists across the football industry will be delighted to hear that The Football Yearbook lives to see another day.
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“It is steeped in nostalgia for so many people and a crucial part of the football season — long may it reign.”
The Football Year Book was sponsored by Rothmans from the 1970-71 season until 2002-03, and then by Sky Sports from 2003-04 until 2017-18.
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