We are proud to share these positive comments. Of course, we didn’t get everything right! There is a separate page for the things that were omitted, incorrect or arrived after the publication deadline. These are at https://tottycup.wordpress.com/corrections/

“What a great book. Lots of great memories for lots of dearne schools young boys & girls who played in Totty Cup, Clarke Shield, Barlow-Salmons competitions. Photos, write ups, & reports all in superb detail. I for one was proud to represent my school Thurnscoe Hill in the Totty Cup, and was fortunate to be part of winning the Clarke Shield 1970. Thank you to all who was involved in putting this magnificent book out.” Chris Parry

“It’s a really quality book. The research behind it is mind blowing and the authors must have put endless hours sorting the huge amount of pictures contained in it. Labour of Love doesn’t even come close. For anybody who has taken part in the football competion Totty Cup it’s a MUST HAVE piece of history.” Dennis Lound

“Can’t believe how good it is – well done to all involved. Must have took so many hours of work.” Martin Rouane

“I must pass on my congratulations to all of you who produced it. To get so many photos and info from the last 100 years is a brilliant feat, and hopefully this book will keep the school footballing history of this area of South Yorks forever, well done.” Ray Roberts

“I collected my Totty Cup Book today and am so pleased with it.  I didn’t expect to see my name in print but feel quite important and the details of my son are lovely. Hope the sales are a success. Well worth what I paid but would have been happy paying the full amount as it holds many memories for me and for my son to pass to his youngster who has started to take a real interest in football. Thanks to all who put it together for the Centenary Year.” Lorraine Taylor

“What an outstanding book of memories you have produced.  I shall be reading this for many an hour or two. Thank you for all your hard work, it must have been quite a task bringing it all together. The book is of  excellent quality. ” Dave Elliott

“The book is amazing and must have taken many hours/days of research. You did so well to find the old photos and information going back over the last hundred years.” Bernard Fletcher

“Steven and yourself should be congratulated in producing such a stimulating read. It is fitting that this book has followed The Mont 125 years publication a year ago. Amazing research on both counts. Superbly produced by both of you.” Brian Hill – Montagu Cup Winner 1957 (Mexborough Tech Old Boys)

“The Totty Cup book is marvellous.The content you have managed to obtain through your research is unbelievable. I would be surprised if when it is circulated you are not faced with many additional copies being required. WELL DONE.” Gordon Swann

“An excellent final result and a lovely record.” Ingrid Long

“Brilliant read..an absolute education!” : BR

“Wow this book is fantastic” B

“The book is amazing & a credit to all involved” Julie Mynett

A wonderful festival of grass roots  junior football, really enjoying it” JS

“OMG!!! It’s such an amazingly compilation!!! I believe all your great projects are somehow related to rescue the past, all those ‘lost’ football stories, you bring them to present days, value them and share them through those beautiful compilations…!!!” Elizabeth Robledo in Chile – daughter of the most capped player from the Don & Dearne area – the great George Robledo

“The book has finally completed the 6000 mile journey and will take pride of place on my bookshelf here in Vancouver BC. It actually arrived in the mail on my 61st birthday this week ! Congrats on the research, I certainly now understand the time if took for you and the group to pull together.
It has also brought back many happy school memories for my 89 year old dad who knew a lot of the boys in the Wath area. Congrats on the effort. ” Mike Fox