A scapegoat, a dreamer, a fiercely loyal Premier League star: although Richard never enjoyed the huge salaries or adulation of some of his colleagues, this book presents an overwhelmingly human story. Cardiff City is, in 2013, arguably the biggest and most successful football club in Wales. Fifty of Cardiff City's most memorable games from across the club's history From the thousands of matches ever played by Cardiff City, stretching from the club's Victorian foundation to the era of Malaysian ownership, here are the Bluebirds ... Found insideFernando Torres is one of the hottest properties in world football. Through the prism of soccer, this book explores the struggle for women’s rights abroad, in countries as diverse as Sweden, Russia, South Africa, Pakistan, Australia, and Iran. This volume covers the period between the 1890s and 1930s, a period that witnessed revolutions in the arts and society which set the agenda for the rest of the century. Set against a turning point in English football, I'm Not Really Here is the powerful story of love and loss and the cruel, irreparable damage of injury; of determination, spirit and resilience and of unfulfilled potential and broken dreams. Published to coincide with Watford Football Club's completion of its first 115 years, including exactly a century of Southern League and Football League membership, this book is a tribute to all the players - the well-known, the half ... Spurs Odyssey - 2006-07 Review by Paul Smith Spurs Odyssey is one of the longest-running and most popular of independent Spurs web sites, maintained by 55-year old Paul Smith, who started supporting his local football club during the time ... With individual entries for every day, and multiple listings for more historic and busier days, the book includes all the club's big matches, promotions, cup runs, significant events, and sensational signings. Compiled by the author of The Watford Football Club Illustrated Who's Who, this is a detailed record of more than 4000 first-team matches undertaken by the club in its first 117 years. 'A wonderful overview of tactical development in European football' Matthew Syed, The Times 'A fascinating assessment of football in 2019' Observer A fascinating and insightful look into the formative years of professional football in England. Found insideCharles Leerhsen sorts out fact from fiction to find the real Butch Cassidy, who is far more complicated and fascinating than legend has it"-- This official record of the Lions covers the full story of the club, since its formation in 1885 to the present day. Explains how Billy Beene, the general manager of the Oakland Athletics, is using a new kind of thinking to build a successful and winning baseball team without spending enormous sums of money. Found insideFrom the weird and wonderful, from the Alan Pardew to the Kevin Keegan, the Ramble has it covered. Putting all aspects of the game under the microscope, this book is a timely reminder of why we just can’t take our minds off football. Found insideDetailing the key matches and turning points, Tanner’s book tells the inside story of Leicester City’s heroic year of triumph – and the players who under Claudio Ranieri’s inspired leadership became the most unlikely champions in ... Manchester City Football Club has 100,000 members and 35,000 season ticket holders! THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER “The best book you will ever read about Britain’s greatest warplane.” —Patrick Bishop, bestselling author of Fighter Boys The iconic Spitfire found fame during the darkest early days of World War II. But ... Bobby Charlton, Colin the King is the life story of a footballer whose brilliance on the field demanded adulation but who was never comfortable in the spotlight; a player who truly preferred to let his feet do the talking. Found insideAn absolutely essential book for every modern football fan, about the development of Premier League tactics, published to coincide with 25 years of the competition. Covering every Premiership and Football League club, "English Football" is the ultimate handbook on the state of the game in the country that invented it. Photos. Thierry Henry – gifted, charismatic and a genuinely world-class footballer – has passed into Arsenal legend as the hero of a team that finally ended Manchester United’s dominance. 'Burton Albion' tells the story of the little club that evolved from humble beginnings to become one of the most progressive and successful outside of the Football League. Found inside"David Abulafia's new book guides readers along the world's greatest bodies of water to reveal their primary role in human history. Found insideLucy Jane Santos—herself the proud owner of a formidable collection of radium beauty treatments—delves into the stories of these products and details the gradual downfall and discredit of the radium industry through the eyes of the ... This book looks at the life of the ex-prisoner of war who went on to become one of the most admired players of his era. "Essex scribe and literary Hammer Pete May writes with humour and eloquence about the most turbulent year of change at the Boleyn since Ken’s Café got a tub of Flora. The book tells of the hundreds of professional footballers who joined up, those who became heroes, and those who did not come back, the enthusiasts who administered the game in their spare time, and the players who turned out for thirty bob ... In his brand new book, Gok Wan shares his favourite recipes for fresh and healthy meals - inspired by the flavours of Asia Gok's recipes draw influence from the East, as he teaches us how to add flavour and a splash of originality through ... In this new autobiography, legendary Tottenham Hotspur player and manager Steve Perryman recalls his time at Tottenham, the players he shared the dressing room with, the managers he learnt from (including the great Bill Nicholson) and the ... CHELSEA FC: THE OFFICIAL BIOGRAPHY goes to the heart of what gives the club its personality. This is a fascinating story and reveals, for the first time, the true formation date of Manchester United, the amazing story of Manchester Central, and the unjust banning of Manchester's first truly great side (City). This book is the official account of the club from the day it was founded through to the beginning of the 2001/02 season. A detailed study of churches and chapels in Reading and their relationship with local voluntary organizations during the period 1890-1914. “[An] inimitable combination of dark realism, satire and psychological insight . . . complicated, unsettling and at times beautiful. Found insideThis is the funny heart-breaking, wonderfully told story of how Emily discovers that it is possible to overcome the worst that life can throw at you, that it's never too late to make peace with your past, and that the right time is only ... Through a breathtaking collection of historic match-worn jerseys, this stunning coffee table book tells the story of the lilywhite shirt and the great players who have pulled it on.