BBC F1 presenter Jennie Gow's entertaining A to Z of Formula 1 is an ideal companion for those who have loved the sport for years and those new to the…
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‘They Came from a Land Down Under’: The unlikely story of Australia’s World Cup pioneers
Duncan Mackay's new book about the birth of the Socceroos and their 1974 debut at the FIFA World Cup finals in West Germany is reviewed by Philip Bark…
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‘A highly readable history of perhaps the most controversial Premier League season so far’
Scandals, sackings, court appearances and some memorable football during the Premier League's most controversial season are recalled in a book reviewe…
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‘A powerful history to celebrate the Premier League’s first 30 years’
"Mr Nobody" and the player who ate nine meals are featured in a history of the first 30 years of the Premier League, reviewed by Eric Brown.…
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A devastating winger who defied the racists – Coventry legend Dave Bennett shares his story
Dave Bennett's struggle against racism and four broken legs is recalled in an autobiography reviewed by Eric Brown.…
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A welcome wallow in football nostalgia awaits readers of ‘Brian Moore Saved Our Sundays’
Brian Moore's role in a slick operation helping to turn soporific English Sundays into television football fiestas is recalled in a book reviewed by E…
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‘Master of the shimmy’ Torry Gillick remembered in new biography
The autobiography of a pioneering winger revered in Glasgow and on Merseyside is reviewed by Eric Brown...…
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The Times Olympic Moments book is a wonderful ‘time capsule’
From Jesse Owens' defiant victory at Berlin 1936 to Dame Sarah Storey's record 17th title at the Tokyo Paralympics, John Goodbody's beautiful 'coffee-…
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British boxer Maurice Hope’s gripping autobiography is a world-class read
Norman Giller, octogenarian former Daily Express football writer and author of more than 100 sports books, returns to his old SJA hunting ground to ru…
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One for the purists: Steven Scragg looks back fondly on Euro ’88 in new book
Football and fashion blended perfectly in memorable Euro finals recounted in a new book reviewed by Eric Brown...…
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