Böcker utgivna av Pitch Publishing Ltd

Rebirth of the Blues is the third instalment in Neil Fitzsimon's acclaimed trilogy on Chelsea FC, covering one of the club's most exciting eras - 1977 to 1985. It's also a gripping memoir of growing up in the late 1970s to mid-80s and Fitzsimon's experiences of living through the political unrest of Thatcherite Britain.

Mucky Boots is a warts-and-all story of football club ownership. Raised within sight of Bramall Lane, Kevin McCabe built a global property business and bought Sheffield United. As Blades supremo, he took on the FA and, with bitter irony, lost his club in court as the Blades returned to the Premier League.

El Ceramico is an in-depth look at England's most underrated rivalry - the Potteries derby between Stoke City and Port Vale. Stoke-on-Trent is a small city, made up of six towns, hosting two professional Football League clubs. The two don't meet often, but when they do, there is always drama, tension and excitement, on and off the pitch.

All-India and Down Under is the story of two dramatic cricket tours. All-India's to England was its last before partition, while the MCC's trip to regain the Ashes saw the war-weary Englishmen struggle. In those early years of peace, the return of cricket was welcome, but the sombre backdrop was the end of Britain's Empire.

Crossing the Park: The Men Who Dared to Play for Both Liverpool and Everton casts a spotlight on the players who have turned out for both clubs. Why have so few players crossed the park? What is the legacy of those who did? The story of this unique rivalry is told through exclusive interviews with the men who dared to cross the divide.

Former Burnley FC director Clive Holt brings us the inside track on his 35 years at the club in a compelling memoir chock-full of anecdotes and previously untold stories. Clive's knowledge of the workings of Burnley was encyclopaedic, and as company secretary he knew exactly what was going on throughout the club.

Glory in Union is a pictorial celebration of the Rugby World Cup, taking us on a thrilling journey from the inaugural tournament in 1987 to the present day. Using stunning stock images, it brings you the greatest and most iconic stars to have ever played the game, covering the great matches, turning points, controversy, heroes and villains.

Supporting the England football team should come with a health warning. There have been so many near moments as teams aim to end England's trophy drought. From Gazza's tears in 1990 through to penalty heartbreak once again under the Wembley arch. It's Coming Home (Probably) is one man's many years of hurt.

Sixty Years of the World Cup is a nostalgic, fun and frank reflection on the author's six-decade association with football's biggest showpiece. Barwick guides the reader through 16 World Cup tournaments with a remarkable set of unique personal and professional memories, shaped by his experiences in major broadcasting and football executive roles.

Having realised his dream of running at least a half marathon on all seven continents before his 70th birthday, Doug Richards - author of Running Hot & Cold and Can We Run With You, Grandfather? - travels to new remote locations for his next challenge... to complete 24,902 miles, the equivalent of the circumference of the Earth's equator.

Leeds United Memorabilia is a captivating photographic history of artefacts and paraphernalia connected with the famous club and its 100-plus-year history. Neil Barker and Robert Endeacott bring the artefacts to life with fascinating anecdotes and information presented alongside beautiful images from award-winning photographer Andrew Varley.

Throughout modern history, people have used sport to escape their daily work and become part of powerful communities. So Much More Than That journeys through the industrial revolution and wartime struggles of England and Scotland to reveal how ordinary people experienced life and the rise of football in the 19th and 20th centuries.

Rovers Till I Die is the story of Blackburn Rovers legend Bob Crompton, a man of humble birth who achieved soaring success in and out of football. The son of a small-town beer seller, he became the first professional captain of England and later a successful director, coach and manager of Blackburn, plus an entrepreneur, inventor and manufacturer.

Inside Diego is an intimate portrait of the greatest footballer of all time, from the person in football who knew him best. As Diego Maradona's personal trainer, Fernando Signorini spent more than a decade at the superstar's side, witnessing a dizzying array of highs and lows, from helping Diego recuperate from a broken ankle in 1983 to his dramatic exit from the 1994 World Cup after a failed drugs test. Signorini offers a unique perspective on the troubled legend, giving us the lowdown not only on Diego's evolution as an athlete, but on Diego the human being, a far cry from the character we saw on TV screens. He brings us the inside track on Maradona's preparation for three World Cups: Mexico 86, Italia 90 and USA 94. We also get an insider view on his battles with fame, drugs and extramarital paternity, plus his time in charge of the Argentine national team. Brimming with incredible stories and anecdotes, Inside Diego is an intensely personal rollercoaster account of a flawed football genius.

Galvinised charts the contrasting fortunes of footballing brothers Chris and Tony Galvin. Elder brother Chris struggled to make it at Leeds United and then lower-league sides. Tony won the FA Cup and UEFA Cup with Spurs and enjoyed international success with Ireland. Their tales shows how tough it is to make it in the game.

From Feyenoord to Field Mill, less than three years separated Tottenham's 1974 UEFA Cup Final defeat in Rotterdam and their relegation to England's Second Division. This is the story of the rapid collapse of the house that Bill Nicholson built, and of the brief respite brought by the appointment of an Arsenal legend to replace 'Sir' Bill.

How to be a Cricket Fan: A Life in Fifty Artefacts from WG to Wisden is the story of an English eccentric's journey from cricketing backwaters to entertaining the stars and becoming a leading authority on the game. Most people love sport - this is the tale of the ultimate fan before the internet made it easy.

Paul Brand takes us through the Hammers' recent history, with a fan's-eye view that reads like 'The Secret Diary of a West Ham Fan Aged 403/4'. Chronicling a turbulent few years, this captivating account will resonate with anyone who finds themselves disillusioned with the modern game but in too deep to ever give it up.

The Derby Game charts the wild and wonderful history of Derby Shrovetide Football before the forces of law and order finally put a stop to the notorious game in 1846. Learn about the rise of the 'local derby' as football fever spreads across the UK and then takes root around the world.

El Mas Grande is the story of Argentina's most successful football club, River Plate. It traces River's development, from humble origins to footballing powerhouse, exploring the great teams and legendary players who have worn the distinctive white shirt with red sash while enchanting generations of fans with their stylish play.

Brave Enough Not to Quit: How I Realised My Football Dream is the inspirational story of Millie Farrow, a footballer who has battled major injuries and mental-health problems, but remains determined to succeed. Now she is using her experiences to help others facing adversity. This is a story of fighting back from rock bottom to find happiness.

If you love horseracing, The Racing Post Horseracing Miscellany, full of marvellous moments from racing's several centuries of excellent equine existence, and an amazing, amusing collection of little-known jockey japes, trainer and turf trivia, owner observations, punter punditry and bookie banter, is sure to be an odds-on favourite.

Horseracing happens literally every day of the year - which is why unique and unusual events are almost commonplace in the Sport of Kings, Queens and commoners, even when that day in designed to fool you - as many felt was the case when, on 1 April 1929, a jockey named Frank Wise didn't live up to his name as he was unwise enough to ride in the Irish Grand National with only one leg and minus the tops of three fingers - yet he and his mount, Alike, won the race. Then there was the race meeting at which two dates combined when Good Friday fell on Boxing Day - literally - with the horse of that name taking a tumble at Wolverhampton on 26 December 1899. Make a note in your diary to buy yourself or your racing relatives and friends Graham Sharpe's latest book, containing literally hundreds more similarly notable, memorable, racey stories for every single day of the year. All the stories in The Racing Post's Horseracing On This Day have been expertly researched and this book is a must-have for any fans of horseracing