Duncan Ferguson breaks his silence about THAT headbutt, serving prison time, rows with management figures and his descent towards bankruptcy in a revealing autobiography reviewed by Eric Brown…
With Goodison Park about to be consigned to club history, a new book which lifts the lid on dressing room chatter there among Howard Kendall’s trophy-winning Everton players is reviewed by Eric Brown…
A treasure trove of Goodison Park reminiscences from Everton’s opponents is sandwiched into an entertaining book reviewed by Eric Brown.
The great and good of the sports media industry were out in force for the 2023 SJA British Sports Journalism Awards, sponsored by the National Lottery and Canon. The Park Plaza Westminster Bridge welcomed 700 guests and winners for the gala awards dinner, with Jim Rosenthal returning as master of ceremonies. Adam Crafton of The […]
As a black goalkeeper in the 1980s, Alex Williams endured shocking racist abuse from opposition fans but was much loved at Manchester City, spending 33 years with the club’s community programme. His autobiography ‘You Saw Me Standing Alone’ is out now…
Long-running monthly title under new ownership, while co-host of popular ‘Talking Snooker’ podcast Nick Metcalfe takes over as editor from Hall of Fame inductee Clive Everton…
Mike Ingham’s acclaimed autobiography will be universally available at the end of March when it is released in paperback. Ingham, for many years the football voice of BBC Radio, wrote his life story in 2019 as a hardback limited edition. However, After Extra Time and Penalties…Memories of a BBC football correspondent, was so well-received Ingham […]
Manchester City’s official illustrated history has been published to celebrate the club’s 125th anniversary but they seem to have missed out someone very important. Review by ERIC BROWN Alf Ramsey’s England were basking in world cup glory when Manchester City pulled off one of the most significant transfers in their history. Expectant fans awaited big […]
Mike Ingham, for many years the voice of football on BBC radio, has written his autobiography, reviewed by ANTON RIPPON. On 29 May 1985, Mike Ingham was preparing to commentate on the European Cup final between Liverpool and Juventus at the Heysel Stadium in Brussels. Ingham and his BBC colleague Peter Jones were waiting to […]
A new book which traces Jack Walker’s galvanising effect on modest second division outfit Blackburn Rovers in the early 1990s is reviewed by ERIC BROWN A young and inexperienced football reporter attending his first match at Ewood Park inquired where the managers could be interviewed afterwards. He was directed towards a terraced house opposite where, […]
