A new book revealing stories from the build-up to Italia '90 and the aftermath of the tournament is reviewed by Eric Brown...…
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A vignette of a vintage year – ‘1953: Life in Football Seventy Years Ago’ reviewed
Football's stellar names and iconic matches of a shabby, post-war Britain still hampered by rationing are recalled in a memory jogger of a book by Mar…
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From track to triumph: Lauren Fleshman’s ‘Good For A Girl’ wins Sports Book of the Year Award
Ex-professional runner Lauren Fleshman is crowned the William Hill Sports Book of the Year Award winner 2023, taking home a £30,000 cash prize; in th…
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‘Kicking On’ is a captivating study of the other side of the coin for those hanging up their boots
Eric Brown reviews a book tracing the lives of more than 200 retired footballers and reveals how employment opportunities exploded as media outlets mu…
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Alex Williams’ unique story proves he’s a British football hero as well as a Man City icon
As a black goalkeeper in the 1980s, Alex Williams endured shocking racist abuse from opposition fans but was much loved at Manchester City, spending 3…
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Autobiography is timely reminder of Mary Peters’ pride of place in British sporting history
51 years ago, Mary Peters became an Olympic champion at the Munich Games - her thrilling success on the track and her considerable achievements off it…
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Four women writers on shortlist of six for William Hill Sports Book of the Year prize
"This is arguably the most exciting shortlist in the history of the award," says chair of judges, Alyson Rudd; Sally H. Jacobs, Lauren Fleshman, Kathr…
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Readers will relish the ride as Fulham’s ‘Great Adventure’ under Al-Fayed is recalled
Mohamed Al-Fayed's tumultuous 16-year reign as Fulham owner is the focus of an entertaining new book by Tony Banks, reviewed by Eric Brown...…
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Memories of Cantona, Speed and many more Leeds United heroes shared in new book
Dave Tomlinson's 'Leeds United in the 1980s and 1990s: From Wilderness Years to Wilko' charts the eventful end to the Yorkshire club's exploits in the…
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18 on longlist for William Hill Sports Book of the Year prize
Snooker star Ronnie O’Sullivan and three-time winner Duncan Hamilton among those vying for £30,000 top prize; 13 different sports featured, includi…
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