In the year she won a continental Quadruple with Barcelona, England footballer Lucy Bronze is a contender for Sportswoman of the Year at the SJA Briti…
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SJA Sportsman of the Year: The case for Jude Bellingham
In the year he won the Champions League with Real Madrid and helped England reach the Euro 2024 final, Jude Bellingham is a contender for Sportsman of…
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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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The bosses we’ll never forget: Tales of Clough, Robson and McMenemy in new football book
A trio of English football managerial giants from the north-east are under the spotlight in a new book by Ben Dobson, reviewed by Eric Brown...…
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