Association football (Soccer) Books
Pitch Publishing Ltd The Homecoming: The Lionesses and Beyond
Book SynopsisThe Homecoming is Jane Purdon's passionate, heartfelt account of the summer of 2022, when the Lionesses dazzled the nation and brought football home. It's also Jane's personal story. Since falling in love with football aged seven, Jane has been an activist, administrator and leader in the beautiful game, most recently as CEO of Women in Football. Her journey takes in her early days as a Sunderland fan, her first kicks of the ball in her late teens, her pioneering work in the early 1990s to promote women's involvement in football, and her subsequent career at the heart of the football establishment. In 1992, Jane wrote, 'The England women's team winning the European Championship - now that is not a fairytale, it could just happen.' Thirty years later that fairytale came true. Jane reflects on what's happened to women's football in the aftermath of the Lionesses' historic victory and what needs to happen next.Trade Review"Jane Purdon has proved that good things come in small packages', with this second offering from Football Shorts, hitting the mark in being not only a joyous celebration of that balmy month in July 2022, but a genuine debate about the women's game." * Football Book Reviews *"A superbly emotive and passionate read that will resonate with any woman who has loved the beautiful game." * Pitch Magazine *
£9.49
Pitch Publishing Ltd Middlesbrough On This Day
Book SynopsisMiddlesbrough On This Day revisits the most magical and memorable moments from the club''s glorious past, mixing in a maelstrom of anecdotes and characters to produce an irresistibly dippable Boro diary with an entry for every day of the year.From the club''s foundations in the 1870s to 21st-century exploits at the Riverside Stadium, Middlesbrough On This Day brings together decades of research by Tosh Warwick, Gordon Rees and Shaun Wilson as they revisit the famous matches, greatest players, quirky tales and heart-breaking times in the roller-coaster history of Middlesbrough FC.Exploring more than 140 years of life at Boro, the book revisits the exploits of club legends such as George Camsell, Wilf Mannion, Brian Clough, Tony Mowbray and Bernie Slaven in this journey through time. From Boro''s early amateur trophy success to John Hickton''s famous penalty run-ups, Juninho''s jinking runs to Maccarone-inspired magical European nights at the Riverside Stad
£13.49
Pitch Publishing Ltd Salute
Book SynopsisOne sporting image stands out as the most divisive and controversial in English football history: the sight of the England team making the Nazi salute in Berlin on 14 May 1938. This book examines how and why England''s footballers made a gesture that would haunt them for the rest of their days.To Hitler, England''s Nazi salute in the Olympic Stadium, Berlin, was a political victory. For the British government, it was passed off as a mere act of sporting courtesy.Salute explores botched British diplomacy, using sport as propaganda during the 1930s while pretending to do the opposite. Fascist dictators worked as overt and clinical propagandists. The book charts the political flashpoints of the 1930s, as English football established international relations with the fascist states of Italy and Germany. But it includes a tale of redemption: how one of the England players making the Nazi salute then rescued one of the fans watching him, a teenage German-Jewish
£17.09
Pitch Publishing Ltd Were Going to Wembley
Book SynopsisWe''re Going to Wembley is the fascinating tale of how a team that was written off after failing to qualify for USA 94 came roaring back to restore Scotland's football credibility by reaching the Euro 96 finals.Having earned plaudits for their efforts at Euro 92 in Sweden, Scotland went into decline during the next 18 months, culminating in the disastrous World Cup qualifying campaign for USA 94, which saw manager Andy Roxburgh depart and the gradual break-up of the squad.Roxburgh's assistant, Craig Brown, took the hotseat, plus the daunting task of rebuilding faith in the side. Although the squad no longer possessed genuine world-class talents such as Kenny Dalglish and Graeme Souness, they had a remarkable team spirit that would carry them to the finals, and provide a dream ticket to Wembley to face the Auld Enemy.We''re Going to Wembley is the inside story of that rollercoaster ride, told through interviews with Brown, his players, jou
£17.09
Pitch Publishing Ltd One Shilling: The Football Programme Design
Book SynopsisOne Shilling: The Football Programme Design Revolution of 1965-85 is the first-ever exploration of this golden era of football programme design, when the humble football programme suddenly boasted a remarkable variety of eye-catching covers and layouts. The football programme has been a staple of the national game since Victorian times. Passionate artists and typesetters designed printed programmes for match goers, but unlike the fashion or music industries, the names behind the artworks for these pocket-money priced matchday publications were often uncredited or ignored. Until now. At its heart, this is the story of John Elvin, the greatest football programme designer, who tore up the formal code of lay-outs and traditional typefaces, and used photos in new and innovative ways. The book also explores the wider cultural and political backstory of British football over a transformative two decades from England’s World Cup victory in 1966, and looking forward, it champions the potential of a new era for programme design.Trade Review"This new hardback takes us back to a lost world of programme sellers and sixties, seventies and eighties graphics. It's perhaps hard to believe, without looking at page 206 (of 224) how fabulous Torquay United's programme looked (and still looks now): yellows and blues in a water-colour style, making quite a splash, [in] season 73/74. So, with football scarf on, set off right now to PITCH, the 'programme shop' and treat yourself to a super read. Sadly, hot teas and pies are not provided! Rating: 10/10." -- Mark Watkins * Dare Radio *
£21.25
Pitch Publishing Ltd Football and Racism
Book SynopsisJournalist Ronny Blaschke digs for the truth in a groundbreaking study of racism in football and its roots. This hard-hitting investigation spans five continents, assessing the role played by colonialism and how a misguided notion of European superiority still persists. Above all, the question is: how can racism in football be pushed back?
£15.29
Pitch Publishing Ltd Iberia Chronicles
Book SynopsisIberia Chronicles is a fascinating compendium of all things Spanish and Portuguese football, penned by 22 writers. The countries have a rich history in the sport and are today two of the world's top footballing nations. Learn about the players, managers, glories and downfalls that shaped the sport in Spain and Portugal.
£16.99
Canongate Books Inside the Divide: One City, Two Teams . . . The
Book SynopsisSince 1888, Rangers and Celtic football clubs have been locked into an intense and frequently explosive rivalry: Rangers the product of West Scotland's Protestant establishment, Celtic the team founded to raise money for the Catholic underclass of Glasgow.On 2 January 2010 the two teams met in the Old Firm's New Year Derby, a fixture that had been banned for ten years because of the trouble it brought with it. Richard Wilson puts that game at the centre of a book which delves into the history and widens out to the cultural resonance of the fixture within Scotland. It is a potent mix of close-up observation and big-picture thinking, with insight, understanding and depth.Trade ReviewAn insightful and wonderfully written account . . . Richard Wilson, more than anyone in recent years, has told us why Celtic and Rangers matter and why their adherents have little of which to be ashamed and much of which to be proud. I salute him * * Observer * *A measured and thought-provoking treatise on the legendary rivalry between Scotland's two most popular football clubs * * Scotland on Sunday * *It is an intensity that has frequently scarred Old Firm collisions with the violent and the reprehensible. But the Rangers-Celtic rivalry is so deep in the bones of so many Scots that - amid a football culture transformed beyond recognition by the wholesale importation of foreign players - it effortlessly remains a focus of mass emotion. -- Hugh McIlvanneyThere were times when we might as well have played the first 20 minutes without a ball. The match would commence and the fans would hardly notice. -- Sir Alex Ferguson, former Rangers playerI'd heard a lot about the Old Firm game over the years and of the rivalry that exists between the Celtic and Rangers supporters, but it's only when you live in the city and see it up close that the true extent of the bigotry and hatred hits home. The fans were frothing at the mouth and at each other's throats right through the warm-up. When we marched out to kick off, it REALLY got intense. -- Tony Cascarino, former Celtic player
£11.69
Soccer Books Ltd The Complete Results & Line-ups of the UEFA Europa League 2009-2012
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£26.96
Soccer Books Ltd The Complete UEFA Women's Euro Finals Tournaments
Book SynopsisA match-by-match statistical record of the UEFA Women's Euro Finals from the start of the 1st tournament in 1984 through to the Final of the 2022 tournament. This book will contain complete team line-ups and statistics for every game in all 13th Finals Tournaments to date.
£12.30
Soccer Books Ltd Football in Czechoslovakia 18961993
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£20.66
Soccer Books Ltd FA Premier League EFL Womens Football Tables
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£12.34
Aureus Publishing Top Guns: Arsenal in the 1990's
£9.99
St David's Press Don't Take Me Home
Book SynopsisEuro 2016 will forever have a special place in the hearts and memories of Wales football supporters, especially the tens of thousands who travelled to France and filled the stadiums with song, joy and colour as they proudly took their place in the spectacular 'Red Wall'. Bryn Law, author of the acclaimed Zombie Nation Awakes, was one of those passionate fans who fulfilled a life-long dream of following the Wales national team to a major tournament and 'Don't Take Me Home' is his diary of that magical month that gripped the whole nation. From arranging time off work to organising travel, accommodation and the all-important match tickets - as well as trying to explain to his patient and long-suffering family that he couldn't be sure exactly when he'd be back - Bryn perfectly describes the steep, tricky and expensive learning-curve faced by thousands of Welsh fans as he criss-crossed France by plane, car, camper van, tram and bus, desperate not to miss a match whilst enjoying the company of his friends and fellow fans. In 'Don't Take Me Home' Welsh fans can relive every game of the Euro 2016 experience from a supporter's perspective. Everyone has their own favourite memory of the tournament and Bryn lovingly recalls every game on that joyful journey: from the amazing scenes in Bordeaux to the 'chin up' disappointment of Lens; the perfect performance in Toulouse to the Celtic party in Paris; and from the sheer euphoria of Lille to the pride and au revoir in Lyon. Bryn Law's emotional, humorous yet insightful diary explains why Welsh fans - whenever they are asked about their experiences at Euro 2016 - smile, wipe away a tear and say 'It was the best month of my life': 'Don't Take Me Home'.Trade Review'Zombie Nation Awakes' was the story of the journey to France. 'Don't Take Me Home' is a record of the culmination of that epic journey. It tells of the indomitable spirit of the long-suffering football fan, the bond between supporters and the unbridled joy of seeing your team not just winning but surpassing all expectations. Nobody could be better placed or better informed to document and tell the wonderful story.' Barry Horne, from his Preface, 'I've had some great experiences as a player, for club and country, but I'll be a lucky man indeed if anything I ever experience in the future matches the summer of 2016. It was just the most unbelievable and enjoyable few weeks of my life! I'm pretty sure we managed to give Bryn a few good memories, as seen in his story of the greatest summer of all of our lives, enjoy!', Chris Gunter, from his Foreword.Table of ContentsIntroduction, 1. France: Euro 2016 - Group B, 2. Bordeaux: Wales v Slovakia, 3. Lens: England v Wales, 4. Toulouse: Russia v Wales, 5. Paris: Wales v Northern Ireland, 6. Lille: Belgium v Wales, 7. Lyon: Portugal v Wales, Epilogue
£13.99
St David's Press Messi: The King of Camp Nou
Book SynopsisWidely regarded as the greatest footballer of all time, seven-time Ballon d’Or and six-time Golden Shoe winner, Lionel Messi, enjoyed a record-breaking 17-year career at FC Barcelona during which time he scored more goals, played more games, won more titles and provided more assists than any other player in the Catalan club’s history. Adored by Barça fans, Messi reigned supreme until August 2021, when he made a tearful farewell to a stunned global audience. Messi: The King of Camp Nou is the definitive story of Lionel Messi’s entire Barça career, written by Jason Pettigrove, a football journalist who worked for FC Barcelona during Messi’s final years in Catalonia. Charting Messi’s rise as a hopeful 13-year-old Argentinian boy from Rosario to becoming the best footballer in the world, Pettigrove’s comprehensively researched book features exclusive interviews with key individuals in Messi’s story - team-mates, opponents, managers, agents and fellow journalists - including: Joan Laporta, Lionel Scaloni, Victor Font, Sir Kenny Dalglish, Jamie Carragher, Mike Phelan, Josep Maria Minguella, Horacio Gaggioli, Tony Watt, Santi Padro and Jorge Barraza. From being signed by Barça on a napkin to Champions League glory and becoming FC Barcelona captain, Messi: The King of Camp Nou reveals the inside story of Leo’s remarkable reign at Barça including breaking Pelé's incredible record for most goals scored at one club, how the longed for Copa América title was won and how he, season-on-season, mesmerised the football world.Trade Review'I guarantee this will be the best book on Leo Messi you haven't yet read.' Graham Hunter; 'He was born to play football and it’s on the field where we see the happiest version of Lionel. It’s what he does best and what gives him the most joy.' Lionel Scaloni; 'I don't think any have been better than Lionel Messi.'Sir Kenny Dalglish; 'Messi's the best club footballer of all time.' Jamie Carragher; 'You can fit Pele's best moments into a one-hour video, or you can make a two-hour video for the best of Maradona. With Messi's best, it's a 24-hour long video.' Jorge Barraza; 'Messi makes more correct decisions than anyone on a football field. He doesn't pigeonhole himself into a specific role because his role was to be the difference, and that's what he did at FC Barcelona.' Mike PhelanTable of ContentsForeword by Graham Hunter 1. Rosario to Barcelona 2. Signed on a Napkin 3. Five Teams in One Season 4. First Barca Goal 5. The New Maradona 6. An El Clasico To Remember 7. Olympic Glory 8. 'Tiki-Taka' 9. Ballon D'Or 10. El Clasico Overkill 11. Masterclass v Man Utd 12. 91 Goals in a Calendar Year 13. The Double Treble 14. A World Champion ... Again 15. 500 Up For Barca 16. More Than a Club 17. One Goal From Invincibility 18. Nightmare at Anfield 19. A Sixth Golden Shoe 20. 'Barcagate' and the Burofax 21. Beating Pele's Record 22. Laporta's Promise Epilogue Index Statistics and Record of Achievement
£16.14
Pitch Publishing Ltd Wolverhampton Wanderers On This Day: Wolves
Book SynopsisWolves On This Day revisits all the most magical and memorable moments from the club's rollercoaster past, mixing in a maelstrom of quirky anecdotes and legendary characters to produce an irresistibly dippable gold-and-black diary - with an entry for every day of the year. From founder members of the Football League through to the Premier League era, the Wolves faithful have witnessed title triumphs in every division from One to Four, promotions and relegations, breathtaking Cup runs and European nights - all featured here. Timeless greats such as John Richards, Mike Bailey and Steve Bull, Billy Wright, Andy Thompson and Ron Flowers all loom larger than life. Revisit 25th March 1893, when Wolves won the FA Cup before an overflowing crowd in Manchester. 17th May 1972: the UEFA Cup final decider against Spurs! Or 13th December 1954, when Wolves came back to beat Honved, helping to restore national pride into the bargain!
£9.49
SportsBooks Ltd The Nationwide Annual 2017–18: Soccer’s pocket
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£8.09
Luath Press Ltd Should’ve Gone tae Specsavers, Ref!
Book SynopsisThe referee. You can’t have a game without one. The most hated man (or woman) in football but you have to invite one to every game. Enjoy a laugh at the antics and wicked humour of Scottish referee Big Erchie, a powerhouse at five foot five, and a top grade referee who strikes fear into he hearts of managers and players alike as he stringently applies the laws of the game. But Big Erchie is burdened with a terrible secret… He’s a Stirling Albion supporter.
£7.59
Vertical Editions 'Is There Time for a Winner?': Sheffield
Book SynopsisAs the final whistle went in Sheffield Wednesday's play-off first leg against Peterborough United, it felt like their promotion hopes had been blown, too. The Owls were four goals down, their fan base was in pieces and from a position of seemingly-unsurpassable strength just a few weeks earlier, their world had caved in on them. What followed, over the course of 17 days in May, was unlike anything ever seen before; one of the most remarkable comeback stories in sport, punctuated by breathless late goals, never-say-die spirit and jubilation untold. Told by those with unrivalled access to the campaign's highs and lows, and recording the journeys of those who made it happen, this is the remarkable inside story of the Owls' 2022/23 season - from their pre-season trip to Portugal to club-record runs, from 96 points to 90+8 and from their gut-punch fall, to the greatest play-off campaign in football history.
£11.69
BLIZZARD MEDIA BLIZZARD 27
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£9.00
De Coubertin Books Russian Winters: The Story of Andrei Kanchelskis
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£17.00
De Coubertin Books Faith of Our Families: Everton Fc: An Oral
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£13.49
Empire Publications Ltd Red Eye: A Manchester United Fan's Distorted View
Book SynopsisFor any normal individual, a round the world trip of a lifetime would mean abandoning all thoughts of everyday life and embracing a jetset lifestyle. Not so David Blatt. While his long-suffering wife Hélène embarked upon a 90,000 mile global odyssey with thoughts of ticking-off as many of the world''s wonders as possible, David felt the magnetic pull of the other love of his life, Manchester United, and the prospect of a whole year without watching Eric''s Disciples on Earth. As David proves in "The Red Eye", it is now possible to watch the world''s most famous club from almost any part of the globe, with the honourable exception of the Galapagos Islands. From India to Brazil via most points in between, he catches The Reds on dodgy internet streams, at the back of beachside cafes, in restaurants, Aussie pubs and overcrowded hostel reception areas, while Hélène plans the next day''s breathtaking trip to the likes of the Taj Mahal or Machu Picchu. What emerges is a sharply humorous and insightful account of a trip across four continents with the protagonists often at odds over the purpose of the day: Magnificent Utopia or Manchester United... No contest!
£9.45
Empire Publications Ltd Too Good to Go Down: The Inside Story of
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£10.40
BackPage Press Limited Football 2.0: How the world's best play the
Book SynopsisThrough extensive interviews with one player in every key position on and off the pitch - including Manuel Neuer, Vincent Kompany, Xabi Alonso, Chicharito, Christian Pulisic, Roberto Martinez and Michael Zorc - Grant Wahl (Sports Illustrated) breaks down the technical and tactical revolution that has transformed modern football.
£11.69
Reach plc My Story: The Greatest Footballer That Never Was
Book SynopsisImagine being so good at football that your legs get insured for a million pounds – at the age of 11. In the 1990s, Sonny Pike had it all. A glittering future in the professional game beckoned. Dutch ‘Total Football’ giants Ajax swooped and flash soccer agent Eric Hall signed him up. Coca-Cola, McDonald’s and Paul Smith queued up to sponsor him. He appeared on TV shows like Fantasy Football and Blue Peter, featured in Hello Magazine and even had his own rap song. Billed as English football’s ‘next Diego Maradona’, everyone loved the baby-faced young superstar. And then, through no fault of his own, it was all taken from him. Controversially banned from football, the spotlight faded. Agents turned their backs. Sponsors withdrew their deals. TV and the media moved on. Even his dad disappeared off the scene. Lost and desperate, Sonny searched for an answer, dabbling in crime, landing in court and even behind bars. The promise of fame and fortune had turned to nothing and there seemed no way back . . . Sonny Pike: The Greatest Footballer That Never Was is a remarkable tale of exploitation and reckless ambition, exposing the worst side of our game in an era when it was evolving in to the multi-million pound industry we know today. Sonny’s story is captivating, at times harrowing, but ultimately inspirational. As thousands of young footballers dream of football stardom, it is more relevant now than ever
£11.69
Luath Press Ltd The History of the Hibs Quiz Book
Book SynopsisThis quiz book covers the fascinating journey of Hibernian Football Club throughout the past 142 years. Offcial club historian Tom Wright has used his comprehensive knowledge of the sport and the team to devise over 600 questions spanning from the early days of the club to the present. This is the perfect book for fans of all ages to learn more about the history of one of Scotland’s greatest football teams.
£9.49
Y Lolfa Bootlegger: The Good, The Bad & The Tasty
Book Synopsis"Top man... I thought that I'd lived a colourful life until I read about Karl's adventures" - MICKEY THOMAS, WREXHAM AFC & WALES "Certified Twitter legend" - LADBIBLE Karl Phillips is just one of the lads - roofer by day, pilsner drinker by night. But as Bootlegger, he's scored hundreds of thousands of hits on YouTube with his hilarious matchday vlogs and keeps a huge number of followers on social media hooked with his humorous musings on life, work, the Flamethrower and his beloved Wrexham AFC. He even has a beer named after him - Wrexham Lager's iconic Bootlegger 1974 Pilsner, which has made its way onto the shelves of major supermarkets. From tough beginnings with teenage parents to a string of jobs in local factories, whether smearing butter on his headmaster's office window or getting a round of golf in during his shift as a street-cleaner, duckin' around shooting videos in football grounds and pubs across the UK or slightly overdoing it in holiday spots around the world, or in the throes of any of the other hilariously random antics described here, the Captain doesn't take himself too seriously and is mellowing with age, like a fine pilsner!Trade ReviewTop man... I thought that I'd lived a colourful life until I read about Karl's adventures. - MICKEY THOMAS, WREXHAM AFC AND WALES; Certified Twitter legend... One of the internet's most beloved and renowned Pilsner drinkers. - LADBIBLE; Wrexham fan Bootlegger is a social media giant. - THE DAILY STAR; The official mascot for Wales. - HANSH; Twitter legend... a cult hero on social media. - THE DAILY RECORD; Bootlegger is cult figure on social media with a huge fanbase. - THE YORKSHIRE POST; A social media anti-hero. - NATION.CYMRU; One of Wrexham Football Club's most famous fans. - ROBBIE SAVAGETable of ContentsForeword by Mickey Thomas 1. Early Doors 2. Teenage Kicks 3. Just a Working Man 4. A Few Light Ales 5. Travellers' Tales 6. Life's Little Pleasures 7. Things Get Tasty 8. The Plague Years Epilogue Acknowledgements
£9.99
Vision Sports Publishing Ltd The Celtic Jersey: The story of the famous green
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£37.54
Vision Sports Publishing Ltd The Rangers Shirt: The Official History
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£24.00
Polaris Publishing Limited Tekkers: Turf Wars
Book SynopsisNever give up on what you believe. Redwood Rovers FC are in trouble. The council wants to sell the club's pitches to a property developer. With no money to spare, Redwood’s very future is threatened. Until Zak hears about the YouTube Allstars Cup. It's a football tournament for teams of social media influencers. Best of all, there’s a cash prize of £500,000. Can Zak lead his team to victory and save Redwood Rovers? Tekkers 2: Turf Wars, shows how one simple hashtag can go much further than a single social media post, engaging an entire generation into inspiring change for good.
£8.54
Polaris Publishing Limited Rangers 101: A Pocket Guide to in 101 Moments,
Book SynopsisRangers 101 distils the history of the most successful football club in the world, Glasgow Rangers F.C. From their founding in 1872 and their first (drawn) League Championship, all the way through to the present day, Rangers' history is brought to life via people, matches and objects. This fascinating volume traces the nearly 150 years of this unsurpassed institution – sometimes irreverent but always faithful to the characters, controversies, disasters and achievements that have taken place to give the club such a rich tapestry of triumph. Whether an old fan or new this is a perfect partner for those who support the club, are interested in its history and who love to recall past and present glories.
£9.49
Polaris Publishing Limited They Always Score: The Unforgettable, Improbable,
Book Synopsis'Fascinating and original ... will tell you things even the most ardent United fan will not know' - Jim White, The Telegraph On 26 May 1999, Manchester United sealed their historic Treble of league, FA Cup and Champions League in the most dramatic fashion imaginable, scoring twice in stoppage time to snatch an unthinkable victory from Bayern Munich at the Camp Nou in Barcelona. The story of what happened on the pitch is well known, enshrined in the annals of football history. But less in known about how this rollercoaster campaign played out behind the scenes. Thanks to unparalleled insight gleaned from hundreds of exclusive interviews, with United players, coaches, opponents, backroom personnel, club staff, journalists and commentators, They Always Score: The Unforgettable, Improbable, Iconic Story of Manchester United’s Treble Winners peels back the curtain to give readers the most comprehensive, illuminating and entertaining picture ever painted of one of the all-time great sports teams.Trade Review'Fascinating and original, this is the book you need to read about the treble. It will tell you things even the most ardent United fan will not know' -- Jim White * The Telegraph *'Riveting, poignant, thought-provoking: Ryan Baldi has written the definitive tome on Manchester United's 1999 Treble greats' -- Jamie Jackson * The Guardian *'Superb! Ryan Baldi has delivered the book this unforgettable story deserves. If you're a Manchester United fan - or just love a dramatic ending - you will find this book both moving and uplifting' -- Daniel Taylor * The Athletic *'Loved this . . . very readable recap of a remarkable team and season' * Sports Book Reviews *
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Birlinn General A History of Scottish Football in 100 Objects:
Book SynopsisFrom Socrates to Arthur Montford, via Bovril, Buckfast and, of course, pies, this is a unique journey through the extraordinary world of Scottish football. Packed with anecdotes and observations, Andy Bollen wallows in a nostalgic haze, a time of hatchet-men with moustaches, a magic sponge that should have been granted miracle status and big-money strikers who couldn't hit a cow's posterior with a banjo. Opinionated, forthright and funny, Bollen reluctantly concedes that tattoos, hair weaves and VAR are now part of the game. This idiosyncratic ride through the wonderful absurdity of Scottish football will chime with every fan. Trade Review'A well-researched book that delves into the chaos and madness of the Scottish game' -- Pat Nevin'Exactly what you'd expect from one of the best writers on Only an Excuse?' -- Phil Differ, producer, director and creator of Only an Excuse?'It's not Hampden Babylon, but it's very funny' -- Stuart Cosgrove, author of Hampden Babylon
£9.49
Hawksmoor Publishing Still Dreaming: Another Year in the Life of a
Book SynopsisThe extended story of Tottenham Hotspur's 2022/23 Season.
£14.24
YouCaxton Publications The Bid
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£9.95
Twocan Chelsea Masterpieces
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£18.75
De Coubertin Books Scunthorpe Hasta La Muerte
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£10.44
De Coubertin Books English League Football
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£45.00
Cbl Pavilhões Do Esporte Bretão: Bandeiras Hasteadas
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£27.01
Wanceulen Editorial Football. Attirer pour passer le ballon: 50
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£16.24
Librofutbol.com Los Invencibles: el Arsenal de Wenger de
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£20.59
Librofutbol.com Transición, acoso y posesión: Los modelos de
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£23.21
Independently Published Super Eagles of Nigeria In the New Era
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£7.83
Soccer Books Ltd The Complete Northern Ireland FC 1882-2020
Book SynopsisThis book contains a complete match-by-match statistical record of every official game played by the Northern Ireland National team from their first international match (as Ireland) against England in 1882 through to the end of 2020
£20.36
Soccer Books Ltd The Complete Netherlands FC 1905-2020
Book SynopsisThis book contains a complete match-by-match statistical record of every game played by the Netherlands National football team from their first ever international match in 1905 through to the end of 2020. Includes full line-ups for both teams, scores, scorers, dates and much more.
£20.36
Empire Publications Ltd Football Wizard: The Story of Billy Meredith
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Pitch Publishing Ltd Echoes of an Italian Summer: Stories from Italia
Book SynopsisEchoes of an Italian Summer reveals the fascinating stories that underpin the magical Italia 90 World Cup, many of them told for the first time in this enthralling book. For many football fans – including the author – Italia 90 is fondly remembered as the first World Cup that was truly theirs. While a lot has been written about the tournament itself, many stories surrounding that pivotal World Cup have been lost with the passage of time. The book examines Italia 90 from a fresh new angle, unearthing an array of stories with this iconic World Cup at their heart that will fascinate football fans everywhere. While reading this superb collection of tales, you’ll learn about the other Schillaci who could have made it to the World Cup, the goalkeeper who went on to play in the NFL, the impact of the removal of the back-pass rule and the story behind the now-legendary kit worn by Germany. Echoes of an Italian Summer is chock-full of World Cup nostalgia and previously untold tales.Trade Review"A well-written, interesting look back on an Italian summer." -- Mark Watkins * Dare Radio *"As well as those lesser-known tales, there are still chapters on those that have become synonymous with the tournament, including leading scorer Toto Schillachi, iconic Cameroon striker Roger Milla and Brazilian goalkeeper Claudio Taffarel, all laced with facts and nuggets of information that will be unknown to even the most ardent of World Cup addicts. Echoes Of An Italian Summer is a well-researched book, with subjects such as the impact of West Germany’s kit, the lost legacy of Italian football stadia and how the back pass rule changed football all well worth reading." * On-Magazine.co.uk *
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