A heavyweight autobiography reviewed by Eric Brown reveals the inside story of Francis Lee's four lives, the treachery, the betrayals and his ascent t…
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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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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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Rob Sawyer’s ‘Broken Dreams’ is a ‘worthy addition to ever-expanding Everton library’
The story of a team of English champions denied reaching its full potential by war is captured in a new book reviewed by Eric Brown...…
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Biography of trailblazing Liverpool legend Tommy Lawrence is a real keeper
The late, great Tommy Lawrence - who won two league titles at Anfield and was one of the few footballers known by two different nicknames - is remembe…
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From dingy shacks to grand designs – cricket pavilions celebrated in Pearson’s new book
A picture-led publication tracing the history of British cricket pavilions from the basic to the grand is reviewed by Eric Brown...…
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