Expertly presented in evocative historical context, and described incident-by-incident in atmospheric detail,Aston Villa Greatest Games offers a terrace ticket back in time, taking in their 19th-centu
Hibernian FC On This Day revisits the most memorable moments from the club's rollercoaster past, mixing in a maelstrom of quirky anecdotes and legendary characters to produce an irresistibly dippable
Scotland - Glory, Tears & Souvenirs is an offbeat collection of memories, mementos, rants and aspirations relating to Scotland’s national football team. A "look back in hunger" on
In this informative biography of Britain's most successful tennis player, historian Kevin Jefferys brings to life Fred Perry's strong personality and casts fresh light on why - despite his status as w
Drink, drugs, depression, sex scandals, financial meltdowns, and serious health issues are just some of the fights British boxers have faced once they've quit the ring. A Champion's Last Fight examine
Evertonians know what it is to experience greatness. Since the club first came to life in 1878 there have been titles won, European adventures, and trips to Wembley. The fans have seen records broken,
A quarter of a century ago journalist and author Ian Probert decided never to write about boxing again, a decision prompted by the injuries sustained by boxer Michael Watson during his world title fig
Boxing On This Day revisits the sport's most magical moments, from title tear-ups, shocks and famous knockouts to bizarre dramas. Here are hundreds of ring highlights, all mixed in with a maelstrom of
Nottingham Forest: On This Day brings a fresh perspective to the rollercoaster history of this ancient British football club, providing a snippet of information or two for each and every day of the ye
Ride lays bare the harrowing beginnings and the tough life lessons learned by superstar John Buultjens on his rise to BMX glory. Raised by his poor family on Glasgow's Drumchapel estate, he slept
When Jürgen Klopp was appointed Liverpool manager in October 2015, the world took notice, and Reds fans were united in optimism for the first time in years. Kloppite looks at how the charismatic
Jenny Baker had planned a year of running to celebrate her birthday; instead she was hit with a bombshell and diagnosed with breast cancer. She had one question for her oncologist: can I keep running?
Almost as much is written in the soccer media about transfers as about the game itself. Records are smashed and billions spent each transfer window, but how does the transfer market work? How does a t
Say hello to Rocky Marciano, the world's only undefeated heavyweight champion, a guy called Rocky Marciano. With just a 67-inch reach, two left feet and under six feet tall, Marciano blasted his w
The Wizards FC was a team of former school friends who—with the help of a few star ringers—slogged their way through mud, skinheads, and Staffordshire bull terriers to win the Edmonton Sun
Former county cricketer and one-time England Test batsman Alan Butcher was looking for a new challenge after leaving his job coaching Surrey County Cricket Club. A phone call out of the blue from a Zi
Rugby union is full of colorful characters and stories from its glorious past. Now you can revel in a day-by-day account of gems from the rich seam of the glorious game’s history. Amazing victories, s
Journeymen tells a story that is often purposely ignored—that of the modern-day boxers who lose for a living. Far from huge purses and pay-per-view hype, this book lays bare the reality of the boxing
We will have to look at the data. As this quote hit the airwaves it was said to sum up England's backward and stuttering performance at the 2015 World Cup. It didn't matter that Peter Moores, the coac
Told through the eyes of a 10-year-old boy becoming a 39-year-old man, this book is a love letter both to Wimbledon and to the wonder of British summertime. Watching the Championships is a nation
Got, Not Got: The Lost World of West Ham United is an Aladdin’s cave of memories and memorabilia, guaranteed to whisk you back to the Boleyn’s fondly remembered Golden Age of mud and magic, as well as
