Association football (Soccer) Books
Pitch Publishing Ltd The Man with the Plan
Book SynopsisThe Man with the Plan: Howard Wilkinson''s Leeds United is the extraordinary tale of how Wilkinson revived a football club that had fallen on hard times, and developed the best team in the country.When this master builder became manager of Leeds United in 1988, the team was struggling at the bottom of the Second Division, but a meeting of the minds with chairman Leslie Silver and a ten-year plan for the transformation of the club was hatched. In less than four years, Leeds had won promotion to the top flight, become Football League champions and were back in European competition for the first time in 13 years.It was an extraordinary period in the history of the game: at the start of a new era at home and abroad, with the arrival of the Sky-backed Premier League and UEFA''s new-look Champions League. With both came a new level of wealth thanks to ground-breaking television deals. Leeds were once again at the top table of English
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Pitch Publishing Ltd The Sons of Revie
Book SynopsisThe Sons of Revie is the definitive account of ten incredible seasons at Leeds United, told through the eyes of a young supporter who grew up on the glory and heartbreak of cheering on his team from the Scratching Shed at Elland Road and all around the country.The 1960s and 70s was a golden age for English football, a time when legends were made at all the biggest clubs in the country, yet an unfashionable club with no history of success emerged from the bottom of Division Two to tower over the rest.Led by their visionary manager, Don Revie, a squad almost entirely made up of home-grown youngsters rewrote the record books and became one of the greatest teams in history, chasing multiple trophies every season and winning almost everything there was to win, yet their legacy would be dominated by controversies and disappointments as they so often fell at the final hurdle, by fair means or foul.From Dirty Leeds to Super Leeds, there has never been a
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Pitch Publishing Ltd Euro 1984
Book SynopsisEuro 1984 tells the fascinating story of perhaps the greatest of all European Championships: one that was barely covered on UK television, after none of the home nations qualified. It was a footballing summer that thrilled so many with wonderful displays of attacking football and iconic matches, featuring majestic players.The story begins with a wealth of captivating stories which emerged through the qualifying stage: dramatic tales of success, failure and controversy which all combine to add to the allure of this greatest of tournaments.The finals played out in France, at a time when the European Championship was still in its infancy as an eight-team tournament. It proved a watershed for the competition, as great games in wonderful stadiums captured the imagination across the continent; at a time when idealism still prevailed over pragmatism, when adventurous football was rewarded.Euro 1984 r
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Pitch Publishing Ltd Playing to Fix
Book SynopsisPlaying to Fix tells the story of a group of Dubai street cricketers who chased down the dream of international cricket, working their way from dusty, tape-ball cricket on desert pitches to the international stage and almost reaching the pinnacle of world cricket only to throw it all away by being drawn into the murky world of match fixing.This is the story of the United Arab Emirates team, who were on the brink of qualifying for the 2019 T20 World Cup in England. Instead of making it to the finals, a number of the players were seduced by the illegal betting syndicates operating across in the Indian subcontinent. They fell from the incredible high of competing against and in some cases beating the world''s best cricketers, to the shattering low of being caught by the ICC''s anti-corruption unit for match fixing, resulting in lengthy bans and a very public humiliation.With unprecedented insight and access to those fighting to rid cricket of
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Pitch Publishing Ltd Lions in the Wilderness
Book SynopsisLions in the Wilderness: England''s Decade of Decline traces the trials and tribulations of the England football team in the 1970s.It was a decade that began with the Three Lions being deposed as holders at the 1970 World Cup in Mexico, and ended with them failing to appear in another major tournament until the 1980 European Championship. Manager Sir Alf Ramsey, who led England to their famous 1966 World Cup Final triumph over West Germany at Wembley, lost his job in the wake of his side''s calamitous failure to qualify for the 1974 tournament, while ultimate successor Don Revie walked out in highly controversial fashion to take charge of the United Arab Emirates and leave Ron Greenwood to pick up the pieces of his country''s shattered reputation.Lions in the Wilderness also focuses on the personalities who shaped English football in the 70s and charts the growing emergence of black players, culminating in right-back Viv Anderson becoming the first
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Pitch Publishing Ltd The Summer of Total Football
Book Synopsis The Summer of Total Football: The 1974 World Cup captures the mood of a memorable 24 days in the early 1970s as the balance of footballing power shifted.Throughout history, the World Cup has often discovered people's champions' that do not become tournament winners, such as the Netherlands in 1974. Beaten by the host nation, West Germany, the Dutch captivated the crowds at WM74, spearheaded by their captain, Johan Cruyff. This was supposed to be Cruyff's World Cup and right up until the final, he demonstrated why. But West Germany, who were galvanised by their own talisman, Franz Beckenbauer, had other ideas. Initially burdened by being the home team, they improved as the tournament progressed and refused to be overawed by the Dutch. The indomitable spirit of West Germany, which characterised their style in the decades after 1974, came to the fore as they won their second World Cup.This was the World Cup of Total Football', a style of play that was pr
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Pitch Publishing Ltd Rise of the Underdogs
Book Synopsis Rise of the Underdogs: Football's New World Order is the ultimate guide to the changing landscape of modern football.As FIFA president Gianni Infantino declared, There are no more small teams and no more big teams.' This book goes in search of how and why these changes have come about from Croatia, a nation of just four million people, reaching the World Cup Final to Morocco writing African football history.Each chapter explores how football clubs and associations are breaking down barriers, with stories of icons such as Erling Haaland, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Mohamed Salah. There are first-hand accounts from those who helped them conquer the odds and reach unprecedented heights, as well as behind-the-scenes insights into why clubs and countries worldwide are breaking new ground.With exclusive views from coaches, players and other professionals worldwide, this is a far-reaching guide to football''s exciting new landscape.
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Pitch Publishing Ltd Fifty Great World Cup Matches
Book SynopsisFifty Great World Cup Matches and Why You Should Watch Them ! is a highly entertaining guide to the most memorable matches of the last 13 tournaments, from West Germany 1974 to Qatar 2022, analysing 50 great games.Each match is discussed in detail, including the events leading up to it and its legacy. Written in an engaging style, the book brings to life the thrilling match-ups, the legendary players and the surrounding controversies, immersing the reader in every tournament.For those who remember the games, the book will revive fond memories and provide a fresh perspective, while readers who do not are in for a treat in discovering for the first time a plethora of magical World Cup moments.This fascinating book will give you a deeper appreciation of the great teams and players, and how they fit into the World Cup narrative of the last 50 years, reminding you why the World Cup is the greatest football competition on Earth.
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Pitch Publishing Ltd Land of the Giants
Book SynopsisWhen the Covid-19 lockdown hit in March 2020, millions of people suddenly found themselves confined to their homes, with their lives on hold as the planet fought a deadly pandemic.Land of the Giants: My Journey Through the World of Table Football chronicles the author's discovery of a vibrant Subbuteo sub-culture and the emergence of an online community that was determined to keep alive a game under threat.Over a period of three years Derek Air met and interviewed dozens of those dedicated to the game.This book tells their stories: the collectors who scour the charity shops, collectors' fairs and online auction sites in search of that rarity they hope will complete their collections; the players who take the game so seriously that they train as hard for competition as their 11-a-side counterparts; the artists, who paint their figures and bring to life great teams, past and present and even those that recreate famous stadia at sc
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Pitch Publishing Ltd From Medals to Toffee Tins
Book SynopsisFrom Medals to Toffee Tins celebrates the 150th anniversary of Heart of Midlothian - Edinburgh''s oldest and most successful football club - by examining its long and varied history through the unique lens of 150 memorabilia objects.This lavishly illustrated book charts triumphs of the trophy-laden golden periods of the 1890s and 1950s, the glory of the players who went to war in 1914 and more recent Scottish Cup successes, as well as the great teams and legendary players from every era of the club''s history. The story is told through every type of Hearts memorabilia imaginable, including medals, caps, programmes, tickets, badges, menus and photographs, as well as more unusual items such as boots, scarves, lamps, ceramic tiles and the toffee tin of the title.In this digital age, preserving history through tangible items has never been more important, and Hearts fans will love this beautifully presented showcase of the memorabilia of their favourite cl
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Pitch Publishing Ltd Under the Floodlights
Book SynopsisUnder the Floodlights! is the fascinating story of the League Cup, charting its rich history through 64 seasons, with contributions from the people who were there - players, fans, managers, journalists and match officials.The competition was conceived in 1960 as an alternative to the FA Cup, with midweek cup matches to be played under the floodlights. Initially, though, it was met with indifference by clubs and derision by Fleet Street.The format of the competition was changed several times, and it wasn''t until 1967 that it really picked up traction when the final was moved to Wembley and changed to a single leg.It went from strength to strength, with all 92 clubs competing over the next few years and European places up for grabs. Unlike the FA Cup, the League Cup final has featured clubs from the bottom tiers of the Football League.As the competition approaches its 65th anniversary, this book brings us the full untold story.
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Pitch Publishing Ltd Tinpot
Book SynopsisTinpot is the story of football''s lost tournaments: the strange and forgotten competitions that sparked into life before shuffling off their mortal coil. The book tells their stories, giving them the spotlight they deserve.It''s time for something different. It''s time to go somewhere new. It''s time to wander off the highways of football history and see where long-discarded paths lead.England''s major football tournaments seem to have been with us forever. The FA Cup stretches back over 150 years, while the Football League is the oldest competition of its kind in the world. They are the survivors - the bright ideas that quickly caught on. Yet, behind these successes lie countless failed experiments. But they still have their stories to tell.
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Pitch Publishing Ltd For the Love of Darlo
Book SynopsisFor the Love of Darlo is the inspirational autobiography of multi-award-winning writer and Darlington FC devotee Paul Hodgson, who overcame severe disability to achieve his ambitions.When Paul was seven months old, he was struck down by meningitis and left severely disabled. On being sent to boarding school in 1973, he had almost no speech, had to be propped up and could neither dress nor feed himself. But by the time he left, he could sit up unaided and talk, albeit with a stammer, and also feed himself. Paul praises the staff who helped him, but sadly, there were bad experiences with other staff members, which Paul reveals in the book.Before he started at boarding school, Paul''s mum surprised him by taking him to see Darlington FC. It was a watershed moment. He became a fan for life.As well as charting his 50 years as a Darlo fan, Paul''s story offers a unique insight into what it was like to grow up in a ''special school'' in the unenlighten
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Pitch Publishing Ltd Nobody Remembers Second
Book SynopsisNobody Remembers Second: Aston Villa 1989-1993 charts a fascinating period in Villa''s history and features exclusive interviews with many of the central characters.There were two League Cup wins in the 1990s, but apart from that the huge Midlands club failed to match its former glories.However, in the 1989/90 season, manager Graham Taylor and players such as Paul McGrath, Gordon Cowans and David Platt powered the side to the runners-up spot behind Liverpool, and for much of the season they were in title contention despite narrowly avoiding relegation the season before.Three years later, new manager Ron Atkinson also led a title charge, with a vastly changed squad. That bid faltered at the finish, when Manchester United became the first champions of the newly formed English Premier League.This book delves into the 1989 to 1993 period in unprecedented detail and gets the views of Atkinson, then club secretary Steven Stride
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Pitch Publishing Ltd Viva Colombia
Book SynopsisViva Colombia: A Social History of Colombian Football tells the story through 15 distinct episodes and 15 national team players.The book covers everything from the joie de vivre of the Colombian style - personified by Carlos Valderrama - to the travails of Colombian society illustrated by the tragic murder of Andrés Escobar in the aftermath of Colombia''s 1994 group-stage exit. The narrative examines how personal stories interlink with the wider history of the nation.Despite many complexities, Colombia is often reduced to a series of off-beam stereotypes which exoticise, eroticise or misrepresent it. This book offers a timely corrective, telling the story through the eyes of a number of its key historical protagonists.From Colombia''s first World Cup appearance in 1962 through to the present day, we discover what some of the most emblematic players to wear the shirt tell us about the Colombian nation.
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Pitch Publishing Ltd Work and Play
Book SynopsisWhat role has industry played in the growth and development of English football? What were the origins of some of the country''s most famous clubs? Do the links between industry and football still endure today?Work and Play: The Industrial Roots of English Football takes a look at the roots of some of English football''s most famous clubs, and how the relationship between industrial communities and football clubs still survives at a local level throughout the semi-professional and grassroots game.Writer David Proudlove visits post-industrial cities, towns and villages around the country examining the places and facilities - including grounds and former grounds - that sustain clubs that were born as works teams. He talks to supporters, volunteers and club officials, while sharing his own experiences, and celebrates the continued survival of these clubs in this fascinating exploration of the ties between football and industry.
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Pitch Publishing Ltd Immortal Torino
Book SynopsisIt was just after five o'clock on 4 May 1949 as the Avio Linee Italiane Fiat G.212, carrying 18 players of AC Torino and 13 other passengers, was preparing to land at Turin's Aeritalia airport.?Thick fog meant visibility was poor, and strong winds had blown the plane off course. Disorientated, the plane was around ten miles from the runway and flying in excess of 100mph, when suddenly, out of the fog emerged the Basilica of Superga. With no time for the pilot to react, the plane crashed into the Basilica, killing all 31 passengers instantly including manager Erno Egri Erbstein, English coach Leslie Lievesley, and three well-known Italian sports journalists: Renato Casalbore, the founder of Tuttosport, Renato Tosatti, Gazzetta del Popolo, and Luigi Cavallero, La Stampa.Known as Grande Torino, in honour of their achievements, AC Torino had dominated their domestic league, and on the international stag
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Pitch Publishing Ltd Football On This Day: History, Facts & Figures
Book SynopsisFootball On This Day revisits the beautiful game’s most magical and memorable moments, mixing in a maelstrom of anecdotes and characters to produce an irresistibly dippable diary with an entry for every day of the year. Remember the time Eric Cantona went kung-fu fighting? Or when Kevin Keegan told us how much he would have loved it? From World Cup triumphs to narrow relegation escapes, we all have our favourite footballing memories. This book brings together the wonder goals, the heroes, the villains, the funny, the sad and the downright bizarre from every day of the year. Discover who invented the FA Cup, find out which non-league club claim to be the first world champions, or just look up what happened on your birthday. Written by long-suffering Southampton fan Rob Burnett and even longer-suffering Leeds fan Joe Mewis, the book covers those events that flesh out the beautiful game in handy day-by-day chunks that will give every footy fanatic their daily dose of football trivia.
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Pitch Publishing Ltd Whats it all About
Book SynopsisFormer Rangers, Celtic, Spurs and Scotland midfielder Alfie Conn lifts the lid on his playing career with both Old Firm rivals and his time as ''King of White Hart Lane''.When he started at Rangers, Alfie was the teen with magic dust in his boots - the youngest Ranger to play in Europe. Silverware and stardom followed, and his boyish good looks adorned the bedroom walls of girls and boys alike.He was a superhero at Spurs and international honours followed with Scotland, but he shocked the footballing world by hooking up with Jock Stein at Celtic. He became a square peg in a round hole with the Hoops. Loved by his team-mates, but loathed by the supporters he had ''betrayed'' at Ibrox, he was an easy target for the boo boys. A quip at the expense of Celtic legend Billy McNeill ended his spell in green and white.Love him or loathe him, Alfie''s only goal is to set the record straight - by telling the truth about his time on both sides of the Old Firm divi
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Pitch Publishing Ltd Tri Again
Book SynopsisTri Again is a rip-roaring, wetsuit-struggling, pedal-pushing odyssey that charts one man''s journey from a pneumonia-stricken heap to the starting line of Ironman.After a health scare leaves him gasping not just for air but for meaning, our everyman athlete decides to take on the ultimate challenge: the Ironman triathlon. With his trusty coach and the unexpected camaraderie of friendships found along the way, he sets out on a quest not just for glory, but for redemption.From the struggles of securing pool time during a global pandemic to the surreal world of virtual training sessions, Tri Again serves up a heartfelt, and sometimes harrowing, account of what it means to push the human body and spirit to their limits - a tale of the incessant pursuit of a finish line that seems forever just around the next bend.
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Pitch Publishing Ltd Not Even in Brazil
Book SynopsisNot Even in Brazil: Liverpool in 1987/88 is the rip-roaring story of one of the greatest teams in both Liverpool FC and British football history. Follow manager King' Kenny Dalglish and Anfield greats such as Barnes, Beardsley and Aldridge as they lead the Reds through one of the most incredible seasons the club has ever known.
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Pitch Publishing Ltd Winner Takes All
Book Synopsis Fascinating look at the highs, lows and riches that follow promotion to the Premier League, from the inaugural 1992/93 season to 2023/24 told with special insight from chairmen, managers, players and fans.From the author of the widely acclaimed Fields of Dreams and Broken Fences.Dubbed the most valuable single football match in the world, the Championship play-off final doesn't just secure a place in the illustrious Premier League. It offers lucrative financial rewards.This compelling book includes: Promotion stories featuring the likes of Charlton Athletic, Birmingham City, West Ham United, Huddersfield Town and Luton Town Special insight from chairmen, managers, players and fans across three decades The inside track from the likes of Martin Ling, Danny Butterfield and Bobby Zamora, who played a key role in their respective sides' promotions A breakdown of the financial rewards that come with top-flight promotion such as increased matchday revenue, broadcast revenue and commercial revenue plus the promise of further wealth should the club avoid relegation A look at how Sky Sports has changed the face of top-flight football over the past three decades An exploration of how the financial rewards of Premier League football will continue to rise in future and the impact this is likely to have on the beautiful game Documenting the triumphs and travails of newly promoted sides through the eyes of journalists, fans and club staff, this innovative book gives you the low-down on life after top-flight promotion.
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Pitch Publishing Ltd The Premier
Book SynopsisThe Premier: Big Business and Great Football explores the history and evolution of the world's most popular football league. Discover the curiosities and stand-out moments as well as fascinating stories of the owners, managers, players, fans and chroniclers who have lit up England's top-flight league.
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Headline Publishing Group The Official History of The FA Cup: 150 Years of
Book SynopsisExplore the complete history of The FA Cup in this definitive illustrated book. The FA Cup is the oldest national football competition in the world, and one of the most beloved and popular tournaments in football. In 2022, it will be 150 years since the inaugural Football Association Challenge Cup was clinched by Wanderers Football Club at Kennington Oval. Since then, 'The Cup' has become one of the premier tournaments in the sport, and an iconic mainstay of the English game.The Official History of The FA Cup, produced in partnership with The Football Association, is a lavish, illustrated tribute to this iconic competition. Filled with stunning photographs spanning the full history of the Cup, this book celebrates the most exciting, significant and memorable goals, games and upsets in English football history. Featuring insightful commentary on The FA Cup's development and evolution, details of every FA Cup-winning side, and an exclusive foreword by Arsène Wenger, this is an essential companion for anyone with a love of the competition – which is to say, fans of football everywhere.Table of ContentsForeword by Arsène Wenger • Introduction • Origins • The First Finals (1871-79) • Enter the Professionals (1880-92) • The Cup Takes Form (1893-1922) • The Cup Finds Its Home (1923-39) • Matinee Idols (1945-58) • The Rise of the Manager (1959-72) • The Age of the Upset (1973-89) • Doubles All Round (1990-2006) • The Future (2007-) • The Early Rounds; Match Officials; The Third Round; Anatomy of an Upset; Broadcasting the FA Cup; FA Cup Sponsorship; FA Cup Final Day.
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Luath Press Ltd Hibernian: From Joe Baker to Turnbull's Tornadoes
Book SynopsisHibernian: From Joe Baker to Turnbull's Tornadoes begins in the turbulent 1960s with the club in serious decline, culminating in relegation only being avoided at Easter Road on the final day of the 1963-64 season.The appointment of legendary manager Jock Stein in 1964 saw an immediate improvement in the relegation-haunted side. The Hibs team of the mid '60s featured an all-Scottish international forward line, and the return of player Eddie Turnbull as manager in 1971 saw the emergence of possibly Hibs' greatest-ever side - the magical Turnbull's Tornadoes.Packed full of detail this book is a must not only for Hibs supporters, but also for any football fan who is interested in this defining period in the history of our game.
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Luath Press Ltd Its a Goal
Book SynopsisStep into the heart of football's goals with It's a goal! by the legendary commentator Archie Macpherson. Delve into Archie's captivating stories about what each goal means to him. some spectacular, some less-so, some not-at-all, but all significant together with a fascinating backstory to each goal and the match in which it was scored. With each goal comes a riveting backstory, revealing the emotions that fuel the beautiful game. Archie invites you on a journey through the highs and lows of football, where the simple act of scoring a goal becomes a profound moment of human connection. From the roar of victory to the sting of defeat, Archie captures the essence of football's emotional rollercoaster with unparalleled insight and passion. Experience the enduring power of football to unite, inspire and move us all, regardless of our team allegiance or location. It's a Goal! is a testament to the universal language of football, celebrating the players and moments that have touched the h
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C Hurst & Co Publishers Ltd Newcastle United Stole My Heart: Sixty Years in
Book SynopsisThe magnificent story of a writer’s lifelong obsession with his city and its football club. When 5-year-old Michael Chaplin landed in a strange city of ships in the late 1950s, he looked in vain for something that would anchor him to it, make him feel at home. Then, one Saturday afternoon, it came: the roar of a crowd, and a football team to support. Young Michael became an avid Newcastle United fan, and has remained one–if sometimes disenchanted–for over sixty years. In this football memoir with a difference, the celebrated playwright and screenwriter tells the story of his six-decade love affair with the club, each chapter recreating an iconic Newcastle match: the players who graced the game, the managers in the dug-out, and the backdrop outside the stadium–both the changing face of Newcastle, and the ups and downs of Michael’s own life and career. This vivid, thoughtful and entertaining book is an absolute must-read for all Newcastle United supporters, and indeed–given that the club is often described as everyone’s second favourite–for football fans everywhere…Trade Review'Newcastle United Stole My Heart is a testimony to the power of modern sport and how it reaches way beyond the playing fields. … Beautifully written.' -- The Irish Times
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Troubador Publishing Ltd All 92 And the Treble
Book SynopsisFrom Tranmere Rovers to Tottenham Hotspur, Accrington Stanley to Arsenal, and Mansfield Town to Manchester UnitedThe 92 Club is known as the most exclusive club in football. It consists of fans who have visited all 92 league football grounds in England. But is it possible to visit them all in just one season? Could you manage the travel, the logistics, the ticketing and what about the pies?!Which club houses its away supporters in an area called The Cowshed? What team is known as the Ammies, the Gas, the Grecians and which club has a giraffe as a mascot? How much football trivia could you pick up along the way?Join Robert Lee as he sets out on a rollercoaster of an adventure to watch a match at all 92 league clubs during the 2022-23 season. He watches Haaland's first goal for Manchester City, Ronaldo's last for United and Dean Lewington's 735th match for MK Dons. Finally, as a devout Manchester City fan, Robert is in the crowd when, having won the Premier League and the FA Cup, they complete a unique treble by winning the Champions League.
£10.79
Pitch Publishing Ltd The History Boys
Book SynopsisThe History Boys celebrates 30 iconic goals and players in the illustrious history of Nottingham Forest. Featuring exclusive interviews and detailed career profiles, it delves deep into the club's defining moments, which echo down through history and resonate with each generation of Forest fans.
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Pitch Publishing Ltd The Fifty
Book SynopsisThe Fifty tells the story of football through its most influential players, from Victorian gent Charles Alcock to world champion Megan Rapinoe via Pele, Charlton, Maradona and Jimmy Hill. It's not about the stats, tactics or managers - it's about players, from war heroes and match-fixers to superstars and an African president.
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Pitch Publishing Ltd Before You Go
Book SynopsisJohn Aizlewood and his 14-year-old son, Oscar, attended every Stevenage game of the 2024/25 season, home and away, league and cups. This is not merely the story of a season in the life of League One's smallest club; it's the story of a father and son bonding through football, before the son takes his GCSEs and goes on to become a man.
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Pitch Publishing Ltd 1974
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Pitch Publishing Ltd The English Game
Book SynopsisThe English Game is a journey of football and self-discovery from an Italian who came to England with a one-way ticket and a desire to chronicle the country's rich and colourful footballing culture. Told through 52 remarkable football tales, this gripping book brings club histories to life in a vibrant and uniquely relatable way.
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Pitch Publishing Ltd Theres Something the Kop Wants You to Know
Book SynopsisThis is a story of life, love and loss and of finding a sense of belonging in the ever-changing world of modern football. A must-read dad and lad' football book for fans everywhere, especially Liverpool FC supporters.After losing his own father, Keith is joined by his son Charlie and together they watch the team they love, Liverpool, return to glory at the top of the English and European game.A book of laughter and tears, There's Something that the Kop Wants You to Know features: One man's remarkable journey, encompassing the greatest dad and lad' trips a football-mad youngster could ever wish for A fan's-eye view of the magnificent days of Jürgen Klopp, including three Champions League finals, with eventful journeys to Madrid and Paris, and possibly the greatest trip of them all, to Kiev Moments of heartbreak, with the loss of a father and the effect of the Hillsborough disaster on Keith's life over 35 years and the impact of the ongoing fight for justice and education Going to the match with your dad is a tradition that resonates with supporters everywhere. This is the ultimate dad and lad' football book and will help bring back those nostalgic memories from your own past.
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Pitch Publishing Ltd Kendalls Glory Years
Book SynopsisFormer Everton players and backroom staff give you the inside track on Howard Kendall's illustrious first spell in charge of the Toffees and how he became the most successful manager in the club's long history.From the author of the widely acclaimed Goodison Memories: A Lifetime of Football at Everton.Charting the homecoming of one of Everton's greatest midfielders, to manage the club and bring back the glory years of a side desperate for silverware, this compelling book reveals: The days of trouble with poor results, culminating in an alarming drop in attendances and fans calling for Kendall's dismissal How he went from being on the verge of getting sacked to achieving unprecedented success players and backroom staff explain how Kendall made it happen, including the signing who had the biggest impact on the Toffees' return to greatness Previously untold tales from the dressing room and team-bonding sessions The effect the Heysel disaster had on Kendall's departure to Athletic Bilbao after Everton clinched their second league title in three years Evertonians who remember that special era will be fascinated to go behind the scenes, while younger supporters will enjoy reading about the period when their team dominated, not just the domestic game but European football as well, and the heights they could have reached had it not been for Heysel.This is Everton FC at their brilliant best.
£17.09
Pitch Publishing Ltd Measured Spirit
Book SynopsisA scintillating journey through the greatest era in Bolton Wanderers' history under the iconic Sam Allardyce. Essential reading for every Bolton fan!Names such as Jay-Jay Okocha, Youri Djorkaeff and Nicolas Anelka feature vividly as the author recounts the methods and madness of Allardyce as he transformed Bolton from Division One strugglers to the thorn in the side of the Premier League's big six'.Featuring tales that haven''t been published before straight from the mouths of those who were there, this fascinating book includes: How Sam Allardyce turned the Reebok Stadium into a fortress and a place of torment for the likes of Arsene Wenger, Rafa Benitez and even Sir Alex Ferguson Stories of team-mate bust-ups, boardroom fall-outs, scientific methods, transfer negotiations and even dining on bulls' testicles after a 5-0 win at Leicester Famous moments in the club's history, such as the despair as Bolton lost three semi-finals in the space of three months, a play-off final victory, the great escape from relegation and the mix of English grit and international flair that took Bolton to the European Cup, where they faced the giants of Marseille Measured Spirit is a must for any fan of the Barclays era' of Premiership football, and a great insight into one of the sport's most famous characters.
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Pitch Publishing Ltd Yodel When Youre Winning
Book Synopsis Step inside the wonderful world of Alpine football in this unique book brimming with enthralling eyewitness accounts of matches involving teams from western Europe's most mountainous region.Yodel When You're Winning is the first English-language book dedicated to football in all eight Alpine countries (Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Slovenia and Switzerland).Covering a 20-year period, it offers an alternative and sometimes quirky perspective that takes in various aspects of Alpine culture: Discover why an Austrian team celebrated a 5-0 victory by wading into ice-cold glacial meltwater Relive the Champions League adventure of tiny Thun from the Bernese Oberland Read an immersive account of hiking up to 6,300ft to see a match at Europe's highest permanent football stadium Hear a diverse range of views from players to club administrators, through to an actor from a classic football film set in the region, plus a politician involved in debates about the behaviour of local ultras Learn about the impact of high altitude on footballers, as well as the game's consequences for the environment Above all, this is a book for anyone who loves to watch and learn about football in beautiful or unusual places.
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Pitch Publishing Ltd Diamonds in the Rough
Book SynopsisDiamonds in the Rough explores the fairy-tale phenomenon of footballers who rose from the non-league to make their mark at the game's top levels. For all the glitz and glamour of the Premier League and EFL, they are hugely indebted to non-league football for the role it has played and continues to play in springboarding so many players to success.The book relives the rise of 100 players from the humble non-league who made it to the big time of top-level football. It gives you: The inside track on climbing the football pyramid as a non-leaguer, revealed through exclusive interviews with players, managers and coaches Human-interest stories galore: from Troy Deeney being spotted playing at Sunday League level, to Ethan Pinnock turning to the solace of non-league after being released by an academy, only to rise again A metaphorical trip on the Tube' to unearth the best talent out of the London non-league scene An exploration of the non-league roots of numerous EFL striking greats Stories of the goalkeeping Goliaths who have graced non-league A scout's advice on what it takes to unearth a non-league gem' In this unique book, you'll discover where the players' careers started, where they got their big breaks, plus their routes to the top. A must-read for all football lovers!
£17.99
Pitch Publishing Ltd Anfield South
Book SynopsisBrimming with big names, big occasions and strong storylines, Anfield South charts Liverpool's special relationship with Wembley Stadium and its many matches played there. Having attended most of the Reds' games at Wembley, the author understands that every journey to the national stadium is a unique story in itself.
£16.99
Pitch Publishing Ltd The Glovesmen of Goodison
Book SynopsisExplore the careers of every goalkeeper who has stood between the sticks for Merseyside giants Everton FC, and get exclusive insight from the keepers themselves.Meticulously researched, this compelling book is brimming with fascinating stories of the club's leading last lines of defence, including: Ted Sagar and his 24-year spell with the Toffees Double title-winner Gordon West and his comedic partnership with skipper Brian Labone The inimitable Neville Southall's rise through the football pyramid, including the punishing training routines and elite mentality that set him apart Nigel Martyn, whose calming presence proved invaluable at both ends of the Premier League table The exploits of US international Tim Howard, Everton's goalscoring goalkeeper England number-one Jordan Pickford, and how his relationship with Alan Kelly highlights the importance of a top-level goalkeeper coach in the modern game The history of Everton Women's goalkeepers, including a detailed portrait of former England goalie Rachel Brown-Finnis With chapters covering every period in the club's rich goalkeeping past, this book is a must-read for Evertonians and goalkeeping aficionados everywhere.
£16.99
Pitch Publishing Ltd Worthy
Book SynopsisWorthy is the fascinating autobiography of Dave Worthington, charting his remarkable 20-year Premier League scouting career, spent scouring Europe in search of talent for Bolton, Chelsea and Everton among other clubs. It is about the making of a scout and the unique upbringing, family and playing career that equipped him for the role.
£21.25
Pitch Publishing Ltd Doing a Leeds
Book SynopsisDoing a Leeds charts the roller-coaster ride of Leeds United over two dramatic decades in 19962005, exploring how the Whites went from living the Champions League dream to bankruptcy, relegation and a fire sale within four years. With the fans' perspective, revealing how their trust was abused and their hopes and dreams crushed.
£16.99
Pitch Publishing Ltd There are Places I Remember
Book SynopsisSteven Scragg whisks us back to the domestic dysfunction and unexpected European glory of Liverpool's 2004/05 season, when Rafael Benítez's new team seemed to match every two steps forward with one to the side and one back. Relive the chaos as Liverpool lift 'Old Big Ears' for the fifth time under the most ludicrous of circumstances.
£16.99
Pitch Publishing Ltd Jimmy Armfield
Book SynopsisThe official biography of Jimmy Armfield CBE tells the story of a young boy captivated by the town of Blackpool, and the loyalty he had for its football club. More than 600 appearances and 43 England caps made Jimmy one of the best-known players in the country. The book includes his management career and his time at the FA and the BBC.
£21.25
Pitch Publishing Ltd Tackling the Game
Book SynopsisManchester United legend Paul Parker pulls no punches in this warts-and-all autobiography. In a dressing room peopled by Eric Cantona, Roy Keane, Bryan Robson and Peter Schmeichel, there could be no shrinking violets. Parker speaks with candour as he reveals stories of life behind the scenes and lifts the lid on an Old Trafford dynasty.
£21.25
Pitch Publishing Ltd One Night in Munich
Book SynopsisThis exhilarating underdog story brings you the inside track on Raith Rovers' magical 1995 UEFA Cup journey, revealed by players, staff and fans. It captures highs and lows of a historic European cup run culminating in a match against Bayern Munich. Follow this small Scottish side as it punches above its weight to take on Europe's finest.
£17.09
Pitch Publishing Ltd Never Never Land
Book SynopsisSupporting a lower-division club may not always be rewarding, but it''s rarely dull. Welcome to Never Never Land, an intimate and personal story of Southend United and English football over the past 60 years.The book chronicles memorable matches as United challenge for promotion and battle against relegation. With action, sights and sounds from the terraces, stands and TV screens, it offers a front-row seat to the club's most triumphant highs and devastating lows.Inside you will discover: Unique personal experiences of memorable Southend United matches over 60 years, interwoven with the author's own story How NOT to end up supporting Liverpool: despite this being the city of his birth and hailing from a Liverpool-supporting family, Williams chose an uncelebrated lower-division Essex team What it takes to support Southend United: battling the axis of commiseration, ridicule and misunderstanding afflicting supporters of lower-division clubs An exploration of the key characters, on and off the pitch, who have helped to build United's history Insights into the challenges of supporting Southend United in Australia and the author's endeavours to spread the word 12,000 miles away Never Never Land is a must-read not only for Southend United supporters, but fans of lower-division Football League clubs everywhere.
£16.99
Hawksmoor Publishing Champions Again: The Story of Liverpool's 30-Year
Book SynopsisWritten by a lifelong Liverpool fan, this is a dramatic story of highs and lows, and how the club overcame its extended wait to be Premier League Champions Again.
£9.99
