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Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. From the author of `He's one of our own' comes `We're not going to Wembley', the story of Sheffield United's 2018/19 promotion season from the Championship - just two years after winning promotion out of League One. A thrilling promotion battle with rivals Leeds saw the Blades emerge victorious, and culminated in memorable scenes as everyone connected with the club ensured they drank in every single moment. With contributions from players, fans and manager Wilder himself - who writes the foreword - this is the story of a remarkable season that will be remembered forever in the illustrious history of this proud football club. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Brian Laws has played in all four professional divisions of English football. He has also managed at every level. And he spent six years playing under the most charismatic manager the English game has ever seen, the legendary Brian Clough. Yet even Cloughie was never at the centre of a bigger sensation than the day Laws, as a young manager in his first job, was embroiled in a dressing room bust-up that left his star striker with a broken cheekbone. Here, for the first time, Brian lifts the lid on his six years with Cloughie - and reveals what really happened on the night a certain Italian striker called Ivano Bonetti ended up in hospital, leaving his boss ambushed at home under siege from the media. It has never emerged, either - until now - that Laws also engaged in a bout of fisticuffs with one of Nottingham Forest's top stars of the Clough era. And got thanked by his boss for hitting the player concerned! Life in a football dressing room is never dull; they were fun times for Laws at the City Ground. However, there are also chilling reflections on being a Nottingham Forest player on the day of the Hillsborough Disaster. And of the replay anguish that left him the victim of a cruel put-down by John Aldridge, a star on whom Laws was later to exact revenge - using Bonetti as bait! In between times, Laws has been a Wembley winner, fulfilling all the boyhood dreams he nurtured at the famous Wallsend Boys Club. But above all, this is the story of a life in football and how to survive in it. His journey takes us through Burnley, Huddersfield, Middlesbrough, Nottingham, Grimsby, Scunthorpe, Sheffield and Burnley again. Along the way, Brian has endured career-threatening injuries, managerial bust-ups and, inevitably, being sacked. But there have been plenty of laughs and, besides, he has repeatedly bounced back into the fray. Why? Because, having grown up in the soccer hotbed of the North East, he loves a game that has always been at the centre of his soul. Brian is not, and would never claim to be, one of the biggest names. But this is one big read for anyone who shares his passion for football. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Life is a Game of Inches is the rollercoaster account of Cardiff City, Exeter City, Bristol City and Swindon Town footballer Christian Roberts. Amongst the glory of getting called up for Wales and delighting fans with his skills came the misery of alcohol addiction, gambling, losing a daughter and falling out with a succession of managers and players. Christian blows the lid off the sanctuary of the dressing room with tales of fighting, debauchery and drinking competitions. He also recalls the times he played whilst drunk and how on international duty Welsh manager, Mark Hughes, caught him legless behind a bar. Christian's alcoholism also ripped apart his family. He speaks frankly of leaving his 7-year old son sobbing on the sofa, with a broken leg, so that he could go to the pub and of throwing a pint glass at his wife when she desperately tried to stop him drinking. Ultimately Christian's alcoholism left him on the brink of losing his career, money, family and even his life. But after checking into the Sporting Chance clinic he seemed to turn his life around and was back playing the best football of his career under manager, Dennis Wise, at Swindon Town. Unfortunately, just as his life was back on track; a knee injury forced Christian to retire at the age of 28 and then tragically his Dad died of cancer. These events conspired to lead Christian on a gambling spree that would see him lose every penny he had earned and would also lead to his marriage falling apart. Having lost everything Christian moved back to the council estate where he grew up to face his new life single, jobless and broke. However, Christian did not lose heart and he threw himself into helping his community and working on the anti-racism campaign and is now happier than ever having left the bubble of living as a professional footballer. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. …

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. As the final whistle went in Sheffield Wednesday's play-off first leg against Peterborough United, it felt like their promotion hopes had been blown, too. The Owls were four goals down, their fan base was in pieces and from a position of seemingly-unsurpassable strength just a few weeks earlier, their world had caved in on them. What followed, over the course of 17 days in May, was unlike anything ever seen before; one of the most remarkable comeback stories in sport, punctuated by breathless late goals, never-say-die spirit and jubilation untold. Told by those with unrivalled access to the campaign's highs and lows, and recording the journeys of those who made it happen, this is the remarkable inside story of the Owls' 2022/23 season - from their pre-season trip to Portugal to club-record runs, from 96 points to 90+8 and from their gut-punch fall, to the greatest play-off campaign in football history. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. People often make assumptions about players from stories they hear. Lee Briers has had many things written and said about his life, good and bad, both on and off the field since he made his debut for Saints in 1997. Here, in his own words, he charts his meteoric rise from mayhem causing kid on the streets of St Helens to being rugby league's maverick superstar, lifting the Challenge Cup and winning the Lance Todd Trophy at Wembley. He talks about his debut with his boyhood club and how he was overlooked in the 1997 Cup Final, his move to Warrington, why he wasn't selected for Great Britain, and the phenomenal charge of the Wolves. And he describes the nights out, the beers and partying and how he cleaned up his act to become the consummate professional with irrepressible skills that have kept him at the top of his sport for over a decade. Lee also explains why he talks to referees, details many of his japes - including his naked singing in the dressing room - and puts forward his opinions on how the game should develop. There's affection too as he remembers the people that have helped him along the way, particularly his family and the coaches and players that have stood by him and the impact of his brother's untimely death. Off the Cuff is a no holds barred inside story of a true sporting great. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. In September 2006 former St Helens, Hull, Wakefield, Great Britain and Ireland rugby league full back Steve Prescott was diagnosed with cancer and given months to live. Further examinations revealed that Steve had the rare form of the disease - pseudomyxoma peritonei. It was news that would have crushed many a person but iron-willed Steve fought it with every fibre of his being and in doing so inspired the rugby league community and beyond. In 2007 he established the Steve Prescott Foundation and undertook a series of phenomenal challenges, backed by the mantra of 'what the mind believes the body achieves'. In doing so he motivated thousands to get active and so helped raise half a million pounds in funds for two charities close to his heart - The Christie Hospital and Try Assist. Nor did he and his wife Linzi ever give up on finding a cure for his terminal condition, culminating in a ground-breaking operation in Oxford's eminent Churchill Hospital. Steve wanted the world to know his story and began writing his autobiography with the help of journalist Mike Critchley in 2007 and it was completed shortly before his passing in November 2013. Linzi takes up the story for an incredible moving closing two chapters. One In A Million is the story of Steve's life, moving from being a colourful one, full of life as a top level rugby league player, to a heart-rending tale of battling cancer. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. …

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Which Scunthorpe defender was tapped up in the dressing rooms by Brian Clough? Who helped get him changed on top of Princess Diana's car? What did the club's record goalscorer really think about the manager sacked in a promotion season? How does it feel to miss a penalty at Wembley? Win the European Cup? And how on earth did a future England captain manage to break the club's tractor? Throughout their 120 year-plus history, Scunthorpe United have been many things. But boring? Never! Following extensive archive research and exclusive interviews with ex-managers and players spanning seven decades, 20 Legends: Scunthorpe United is packed with stories aplenty. From breathtaking cup upsets, to the raw ecstasy of promotion, the agonies of failure, lifelong friendships, boardroom coups, and good old-fashioned fallings-out; the people in the heat of the action spill the beans like never before. Each chapter tells a different story; focusing on a legend apiece from the club's history and sharing their adventures throughout the beautiful game. Brian Laws also provides the foreword. If you really want to get under the skin of a brilliant, bonkers football club at the very heart of its community, then look no further than 20 Legends: Scunthorpe United. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. In 35 years as a radio sports reporter, Peter Slater has been assaulted by a World Motor Racing Champion, given an audience by the most famous man in the world, been thrown off the Wembley pitch live on-air and has convinced the listening world that an air conditioning unit sounds like a helicopter. Don't You Know Who I Am? relates his confrontations with a drunken Brian Clough, an angry Alex Ferguson and a waitress in Poland for whom he impersonated a chicken. From independent radio to the BBC and from the dressing room corridors of the Premier League to the Formula One pit lane, the mountain top finishes of the Tour de France and the forests of the RAC Rally, the author has been there, seen it, done it and spoken to the winners and losers. But working in radio makes you anonymous. Michael Schumacher, Harry Rednapp and Mark Cavendish may have been interviewed by him many times but they still don't know who he is. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. By the time Dave 'Harry' Bassett swept through the doors in 1988 as the new manager, Sheffield United was a club going nowhere. Crowds were low, money was lower and any optimism amongst the fanbase had long since been spent up. Things got worse before they got better, with the Blades relegated in Bassett's first season in charge before he really put his stamp on the club. What followed was a rollercoaster ride of back-to-back promotions, against-the-odds survivals and a remarkable era of success that means its main protagonists are still fondly remembered at Bramall Lane to this day. For the first time, using exclusive interviews and extensive research, Bassett's Blades charts the inside story of that era through the games, characters and stories that define a generation. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. …

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. From the 1960s to the present day, the men behind some of Carlisle United's most memorable moments relive the days and nights they made their mark - and open up on their Brunton Park careers. This book celebrates promotion heroes, cup winners, giantkillers, relegation saviours, history makers. and scorers of the strange, stunning and spectacular. From Murray to Murphy, Halpin to Hawley, Rafferty to Reeves, Wake to Winstanley, Poskett to Pericard, Bridges to Branthwaite and Grainger to Glass, these are goals that inspired Carlisle United supporters - told by the stars who scored them. Each sale of this book will benefit the North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust's Covid-19 appeal. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Football fans dream of finding a Tony Kenworthy, Sheffield United and latterly Mansfield Town's hard-as-nails, heart-on-sleeve, inspirational goal-scoring defender from football's golden era of the 1970s and 80s. The Blades were his true love to the extent that he spurned regular advances from many of the top clubs as Sheffield United suffered hell, slumping from the First Division to the Fourth. But TK became a key figure in United's subsequent revival before gut-wrenching injuries led to his highly emotional release and amazing times with homely Mansfield Town. A controversial, yet life-changing spell in prison ended his playing career then led to his reinvention as a family man who overcame post playing day blues. TK is again involved with today's much-changed beautiful game but behind the cameras this time with Sky Sports. TK's story contains fascinating insights into many iconic characters including: Jimmy Sirrel, Harry Haslam, Martin Peters, Alex Sabella, Keith Edwards, Terry Curran and Ian Greaves. He also relates some great times including 'that Saturday' against Walsall and compiles a surprising team he considers his finest. Blade Heart is an engagingly honest-to-the-core story of a true Legend of the Lane who mirrored the rollercoaster emotions of the many thousands of fellow fans who watched him. This is a down-to-earth tale of football free of spin, selfishness and mega money - enjoy it, it's unlikely to happen again! The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Duncan McKenzie was one of a handful of footballers in the 1970s who built his reputation on being an entertainer on the field. He was loved or loathed by football experts, admired or berated by opponents and seen as inspirational or exasperating by teammates in equal measures, yet his genius playing style on the pitch earned him a cult status among fans at top clubs. 'The Last Fancy Dan' charts McKenzie's rise through the ranks of football at Nottingham Forest, before signing a record transfer deal for Leeds United during Brian Clough's infamous 44-day stint at the club. Following a sojourn in Europe playing for Anderlecht, McKenzie subsequently entertained crowds at Everton, Chelsea and Blackburn Rovers before a brief spell playing stateside for Tulsa Roughnecks and Chicago Sting. This chronicle of McKenzie's 40 year career in football not only provides a fascinating insight into the life of the most charismatic footballer never to play for England but also reveals his view of the modern game. In an enjoyable trip down memory lane for the older fan or a vivid glimpse back in footballing history for the younger fan, McKenzie's maverick exploits on and off the pitch are sure to amuse. Whether he was hurdling a Mini for fun, working his magic on the pitch, engaging listeners in the Tosh 'n' Mac radio show in Merseyside or entertaining after-dinner audiences at corporate events, McKenzie's fun-loving character has always wowed the crowds. As the fans used to sing from terraces up and down the country, 'McKenzie is Magic!'. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Hard Cover. Zustand: Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Fine. First Edition. Appears a mint unread copy with like dust jacket. 287pp. Autobiography of Wigan rugby league hero Mike Gregory who tells of his years of playing as captain of his team and of his country. He then gives the story of his how his coaching career was brought to a close by illness and how he fought back on his recovery. Illustrated. We do not use stock photos, the picture displayed is of the actual book for sale. Every one of our books is in stock in the UK ready for immediate delivery. Size: 9.5 x 6.5 inches.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Near Fine. Autobiography of Sheffield United star. In fine, clean, crisp and bright internal order. No inscriptions. Smart black boards with bright gilt titling to spine. Near fine unclipped d/j, very lightly worn to rear. This is a charity sale for Friends Of Morston Church (reg.1099831). 8vo. 222pp.…

Zustand: Fine. 1st edition. Imitation cloth, dj, F/F. 207pp, 8pp colour plates, SIGNED by both authors to the endpaper, a fine copy. A collection of 25 anecdotal chapters detailing the SKY tv Rugby League commentating partnership of Eddie & Stevo. 600 grams.

Hardcover. Zustand: Near Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. 1st Edition. First Edition / First Print. Hardback copy in black cloth boards with gold gilt lettering to spine. Unclipped dustjacket in new removable protective clear sleeve. 222pp. Not library copy, no inscriptions. (35/6).

Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Fine. First Edition. Dustwrapper, pp.254. Illustrated. Autobiography of the St Helens rugby league star.with signed inscription on front endpaper " To Andrew, all the best, Lee Briers " in black ink. Fine in fine dustwrapper. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Signed by Author(s).…

Rugby league biography from the Wigan and Great Britain legend, with photographic illustrations. 8vo. 285pp. Paperback. Very good condition.

The birth of Liverpool Football Club in 1892 from a split in the boardroom of league champions Everton and the subsequent signing of a raft of Scottish players. 8vo. 191pp. Paperback. Very good condition.