Often called the greatest middleweight boxer of all time, Marvelous Marvin Hagler held the world title for 12 defences, his bouts with Sugar Ray Leonard, Thomas Hearns and Roberto Duran entering fistic folklore. Marvelous tells Hagler's extraordinary life story for the first time, and gets right to the heart of a complex and charismatic man.
Journeymen tells a story that is often ignored - that of the modern-day boxers who eschew glamour and lose for a living. Far from the pay-per-view hype, the book lays bare the reality of modern-day boxing and the way it works in small-hall venues countrywide. Though sometimes dark, the journeymen's tales reveal humour, wisdom and sporting pride.
Rangers began the year in the doldrums - and stayed there for a good few months, struggling to make fifth spot in the league. That was until Graeme Souness became manager on 8 April. With new insightful interviews with those who were at the heart of the turnaround, 1986: The Rangers Revolution tells the story of what happened at Ibrox in 1986.
Nowt stops for cricket in Yorkshire. Passion runs deep, beyond those in whites, to the groundsmen, tea ladies, scorers and umpires who embody the game. All Wickets Great and Small is a romp across the landscape of amateur cricket in Yorkshire during the summer of 2015. Author John Fuller looks at the key issues affecting the grassroots game: the struggles to attract players, funding shortages, natural disasters and the social dynamics that can threaten a captain's eleven on a Saturday. What shape is the grassroots game in and can it still survive and thrive? From vicars and imams socking sixes in Dewsbury to heritage clubs hitting social media out of the park, this is the story of sleeves-rolled-up cricket at its best in the county that locals call 'God's own'.
Almost half of professional footballers face the threat of bankruptcy within five years of their retirement. A third will be divorced less than a year after hanging up their boots. With little or no support from the game to which they gave their lives, many end up addicted, depressed, living with debilitating illnesses, behind bars or even worse. While an elite few may be financially secure, or others may land plum managerial jobs or punditry roles, it transpires that for the majority retirement is something they're not prepared for and lives can spiral into a rapid and depressing decline. Retired is the ultimate 'where are they now?' and asks what actually happens to most footballers once they hang up their boots? How do players cope with going from heroes to zeroes in such a short space of time? And what can be done to help with their transition to normal life?
Budge Rogers: A Rugby Life is the long overdue biography of one of rugby's most iconic players. It's the story of how Rogers emerged from a modest background to become one of the greats. Cup glory at Bedford and exciting tours with the British Lions and Barbarians, followed by nine years as England captain, and later he became president of the RFU.
There's far more to vintage football programmes than optimistic manager's notes and unreliable teamsheets. Before the era of the glossy corporate brochure, every club's programme had a unique personality, and played its part in the precious ritual of going to the match. Fully Programmed offers an irresistible window back into more innocent times.
The funny, heart-warming tale of Adam Carroll-Smith's enduring love of sport on the radio. From furtively listening to Premier League matches under his duvet as a boy, to secretly following Ashes Tests and Wimbledon championships when he should have been working, all the way to sleep-deprived nocturnal sessions with the Super Bowl and Ryder Cup.
Hibernian FC On This Day revisits the most memorable moments from the club's past, mixing in a maelstrom of quirky anecdotes and legendary characters to produce an irresistibly dippable diary of the club's history. From Hibs' foundation as a club for Edinburgh's Irish community, through to the SPFL era, there's an entry for every day of the year.
Swansea City Miscellany collects together all the vital information you never knew you needed to know about the Swans, from irresistible anecdotes to the most mindblowing stats and facts. A brilliantly researched collection of trivia, essential for any Swans fan who holds the riches of the club's history close to their heart.
The Rugby World Cup has only been in existence since 1987, yet already it is established as the sport's premier competition - six weeks of frenzied action which entrances all the rugby-playing nations. The tournament has thrown up countless memorable matches, introduced us to amazing players and witnessed some incredible scores - from Michael Jones scoring the first World Cup try to the legendary All Blacks regaining the trophy in a titanic struggle with France 24 years later. In between we have witnessed two triumphs each for Australia and South Africa, and of course England's sole victory for a Northern Hemisphere side. To date. Relive France's spectacular wins over Australia and New Zealand; Argentina's repeated upsetting of the world order; last-minute drop goals by Joel Stransky and Jonny Wilkinson, and the sheer exuberance of the Pacific Islanders - in a Rugby World Cup history which will appeal to fans of every nation.
Ben Calder-Smith travelled around the UK for 18 months meeting and interviewing a broad cross-section of former fighters and boxing personalities. He now presents the stories of huge forgotten talents, coulda-been contenders and men who established a foothold in British boxing history, highlighting the highs and lows of their careers in and out of the ring. From the agonies of injury and enforced retirement to a poignant late comeback inspired by personal tragedy; from a British Boxing Board of Control-licensed ringside doctor to a late-blossoming veteran of the ring, Ungloved features unique, varied and personal accounts of the 'noble art' from a bygone age. Memories are relayed with the same passion as was expended in the ring, describing the good, the bad and the ugly with brutal honesty and heart-warming humility. These moving accounts provide living proof that, when knocked down, the human spirit has infinite capacity to bounce back.
Got, Not Got: The Lost World of Southampton is an Aladdin's cave of memories and memorabilia, guaranteed to whisk you back to The Dell's fondly remembered 'Golden Age' of mud and magic. Here's Channon, Keegan and Le Tissier on stickers and in comics, Saints Subbuteo and petrol freebies, league ladders, big-match progs and tickets, and much more.
Irresistible anecdotes, irrepressible characters, mindblowing stats and facts. Here's all the vital information you never knew you needed to know about Portsmouth FC, coupled with a day-by-day diary of magical and memorable moments from the club's illustrious past. Essential for any fan who holds the riches of Pompey history close to their heart.
Irresistible anecdotes, irrepressible characters, mindblowing stats and facts. Here's all the vital information you never knew you needed to know about Leicester City, coupled with a day-by-day diary of magical and memorable moments from the club's illustrious past. Essential for any fan who holds the riches of Foxes history close to their heart.
Multi award-winning sports photographer's unique collection of photographs of the most successful jump jockey ever.
Got, Not Got: Chelsea is an Aladdin's cave of memories and memorabilia, guaranteed to whisk you back to Stamford Bridge's fondly remembered 'Golden Age' of mud, mavericks and magic. Here's Osgood, Hudson and Nevin on stickers and in comics, Blues Subbuteo and petrol freebies, league ladders, big-match programmes and tickets, and much more.
Got, Not Got: Leicester City is an Aladdin's cave of memories and memorabilia, guaranteed to whisk you back to Filbo's fondly remembered 'Golden Age' of mud, mavericks and magic. Here's Worthington, Weller and Lineker on stickers and in comics, Foxes Subbuteo and petrol freebies, league ladders, big-match programmes and tickets, and much more.
Fanatical is the story of football's number one superfan. Since January 1968, Gary Edwards hasn't missed a single competitive Leeds United match anywhere in the world. Enjoy this whistle-stop global tour to every club Gary has visited ever since Derby County all those years ago - by sea, by air and by Doombuggy, Gary's customised hearse!
Huddersfield Town Miscellany collects together all the vital information you never knew you needed to know about the club, from irresistible anecdotes to the most mindblowing stats and facts. A brilliantly researched collection of trivia, essential for any Terriers fan who holds the riches of blue-and-white history close to their heart.
At last, a chance for football fans of a certain vintage to sigh over the striking, muddy simplicity of some proper footy kits. With illustrations by John 'True Colours' Devlin and all the kit-happy stories, football stickers and vintage memorabilia that you'd expect, Shirt Tales & Short Stories whisks you back to the lost world of classic kits.
Got, Not Got: Liverpool is an Aladdin's cave of memories and memorabilia, guaranteed to whisk you back to Anfield's fondly remembered 'Golden Age' of mud, mavericks and magic. Here's Keegan, Dalglish and Barnes on stickers and in comics, Reds Subbuteo and petrol freebies, league ladders, big-match programmes and tickets, and much more.
Got, Not Got: Norwich City is an Aladdin's cave of memories and memorabilia, guaranteed to whisk you back to Carrow Road's fondly remembered 'Golden Age' of mud, mavericks and magic. Here's Fashanu, Fox and Fleck on stickers and in comics, Canaries Subbuteo and petrol freebies, league ladders, big-match programmes and tickets, and much more.
Got, Not Got: Derby County is an Aladdin's cave of memories and memorabilia, guaranteed to whisk you back to the Baseball Ground's fondly remembered 'Golden Age' of mud, mavericks and magic. Here's Lee, George and Saunders on stickers and in comics, Rams Subbuteo and petrol freebies, league ladders, big-match programmes and tickets, and much more.
Got, Not Got: The Lost World of Leeds United is an Aladdin's cave of memories and memorabilia, guaranteed to whisk you back to Elland Road's fondly remembered 'Golden Age' of mud, mavericks and magic. Bremner, Currie and Strachan on stickers, in comics, Leeds Subbuteo and petrol freebies, league ladders, match programmes and tickets, and much more.
The FA Cup Miscellany collects together all the vital information you never knew you needed to know about the world's oldest cup competition, from irresistible anecdotes to the most mindblowing stats and facts. A brilliantly researched collection of trivia, essential for any football fan who holds the riches of Cup culture close to their heart.
Sixteen Stoke City legends tell the stories behind their favourite ever games for the club - enabling Potters fans of all ages to relive these magic moments through the eyes and emotions of the men who were there, playing their hearts out for the red-and-white stripes...Terry Conroy recounts scoring in the 1972 League Cup Final, and Mark Stein remembers another Wembley win in the 1992 Autoglass Trophy. Denis Smith recalls when Stoke took on the best that Europe had to offer, and came so close to defeating mighty Ajax, while Peter Fox takes the unusual step of selecting a game in which he only played for half an hour - the 4-4 draw with Luton in 1982. Victoria Ground legends Dennis Herod, Tony Allen and Mark Chamberlain also turn in characteristic star performances, winding back the clock to relive treasured memories of the Match of Their Lives for the Potters.
A dozen Wolverhampton Wanderers legends come together to tell the stories behind their favourite ever games for the club - enabling Wolves fans of all ages to relive these magic moments through the eyes and emotions of the men who were there, playing their hearts out for the old gold shirt...Bert Williams and Sammy Smyth recall 1949 FA Cup glory, recounting stories of the spirited semi against Manchester United, topped off by Wembley victory over Leicester; Bill Slater opts for the international friendly against Honved that saw Wolves crowned unofficial 'Champions of the World' in 1956. John Richards waxes lyrical about his Wolves debut at the Hawthorns, while Derek Parkin selects the 1980 League Cup Final against Forest. Molineux legends Roy Swinbourne, Ron Flowers and Steve Bull also turn in characteristic star performances, winding back the clock to relive treasured memories of the Match of Their Lives for the Wolves.
Seventeen Manchester United legends tell the stories behind their favourite ever games for the club - enabling Red Devils fans to relive these magic moments through the eyes and emotions of the men who were there, playing their hearts out for the red shirt. Includes Bryan Robson, Martin Buchan, Dwight Yorke, Alex Dawson and Paul Scholes.
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