John Roberts, who has died aged 84, enjoyed a long and illustrious career in sports journalism, starting at the Stockport Express; here, SJA member an…
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New Ipswich Town book captures club’s heyday, when goals and champagne flowed
A new book charting the rise of Ipswich Town under Alf Ramsey and the later revival sparked by Bobby Robson is reviewed by Eric Brown...…
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Chelsea cult hero David Speedie settles a few scores in new book
David Speedie escaped life in a Yorkshire pit to achieve four promotions during an 11-club football career which he describes in a frank autobiography…
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Highs and lows of ‘miracle’ club Luton Town chronicled in new history book
A book charting Luton Town's mercurial rise from Conference football to the Premier League is reviewed by Eric Brown...…
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Keegan-mania and a club’s identity crisis explored in ‘The Battle for Newcastle United’
A book charting the 40-year obsession of a journalist and Newcastle fan is reviewed by Eric Brown...…
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A Blue Christmas, a Pink Panther, and colourful memories from an Everton reporter
The story of a regional football journalist who appeared on assignment as The Pink Panther and featured in a pantomime is reviewed by Eric Brown...…
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SJA British Sports Awards 2025: The case for Chloe Kelly
SJA Academy member Daisy Redhead makes the case for Lionesses star Chloe Kelly to take the SJA British Sports Awards prize for Sportswoman of the Year…
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SJA British Sports Awards 2025: The case for Scott McTominay
SJA Academy member Callum Milne makes the case for Napoli and Scotland midfielder Scott McTominay to take the SJA British Sports Awards prize for Spor…
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SJA British Sports Awards 2025: The case for Leah Williamson
SJA Academy member Joseph Saunders makes the case for Arsenal and England defender Leah Williamson to take the SJA British Sports Awards prize for Spo…
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SJA British Sports Awards 2025: The case for Arsenal Women
SJA Academy member Amelie Claydon makes the case for UEFA Women's Champions League winners Arsenal to take the SJA British Sports Awards prize for Tea…
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