David Lloyd has perhaps the most rounded and comprehensive CV in cricket, writes ERIC BROWN. Lloyd graduated from the Lancashire League to become a co…
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Simon Barnes goes in search of the soul of sport and asks why it matters
Review by ERIC BROWN Lights began to flicker on one by one in the early hours of the morning as bleary-eyed souls reached for telephones whose insiste…
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1988 and all that – how gold medal Seoul Glow left a warm glow
SARAH JUGGINS reviews a new book on Britain’s men’s hockey Olympic gold medallists from Seoul 1988. What were you doing on the 1 October 1…
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Thanks for the memories, especially when it comes to Manchester United
Somewhere, maybe in the loft or even in the garage, I still have souvenirs tucked away of my early visits to Charlton Athletic matches while still a s…
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Football stats lovers get new edition of records treasure trove
The latest edition of a long standing football annual has been published against a background of sadness and is reviewed by ERIC BROWN. Football’…
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Cure Leukaemia to benefit from story of Wolves promotion season
The author of a new book charting Wolverhampton Wanderers’ promotion season has pledged to donate a proportion of the proceeds to Cure Leukaemia. Hi…
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Ex-BBC man Harte rocks on with ‘passion project’ biography of cult US band
Former BBC man Adrian Harte is aiming to reach the top of the charts with a new book on rock group Faith No More. Harte, who was on BBC Sport for two …
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The story behind ‘History Makers’, Illustrated Sports Book of the Year
SJA treasurer SARAH JUGGINS can now add award winner to her name after her co-authored book on the triumphant Rio 2016 British hockey women was voted …
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Proud to be a Baggie: A history of West Brom fans
A book charting the history of West Bromwich Albion through its close links with fans is reviewed by ERIC BROWN. Cyrille Regis achieved legendary stat…
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Journalists’ tales from the press box inspire author Instone
DAVID INSTONE (pictured above with Molineux legend Steve Bull) spent 32 years covering the fortunes and misfortunes of Wolverhampton Wanderers before …
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