Sportsbiografier

From Davy Russell's early life in Youghal to his winning ride on Tiger Roll in the 2018 Grand National, this book has it all. Capturing the highs of an incredible career as a top jockey, from the adrenaline rush of winning the Grand National twice, the Cheltenham Gold Cup and the Grand Steeple-Chase de Paris, it also dwells on the devastating blows that Davy experienced through injury and shows his huge resilience and strength of character. In the book, Davy tells of his years on the point-to-point scene, his big move to England and his first Cheltenham victory in 2006, his experiences at Michael O'Leary's Gigginstown Stud as the number one rider, working with Gordon Elliot, his charity work with Hurling for Cancer Research, and his retirement. It is a truly remarkable journey written by the most entertaining jockey in the business.

Under his leadership Spurs famously won the League and Cup Double in 1961, the FA Cup again in 1962 and 1967, the League Cup in 1971 and 1972, the European Cup Winners Cup in 1963 (the first English team to win a European trophy) and the UEFA Cup in 1972. The book covers Bill's upbringing in Yorkshire, his move to London as a young man after the War to play for Spurs, his time as a player in the famous Push-and-Run championship team in the early 50s with team mates such as Alf Ramsey, and on to his promotion to Tottenham manager in the late 50s and the successful career that followed. Steve and Norman use conversations with Bill to explore what made him a great manager and a great man. The most successful manager in Tottenham's history - the establishment never rewarded him with a knighthood, despite campaigns from the public, but Spurs fans feel he should be 'Sir' Bill.

Ultrarunner Jen Scotney has achieved podium finishes in some of the UK's toughest races and now has her sights firmly set on the Pennine Way record. Running Through the Dark is much more than a running book, it is a story about resilience, about never giving up, and about battling through the night and always believing that there will be a new dawn.

Emma skriver sig ind i danmarkshistorien, som den yngste danske kvinde til at stå på toppen af Mount Everest.Kulden bider, ilten forsvinder og kræfterne er væk. Det nemmeste vil være at give op, vende rundt og gå ned. Det er jo bare et bjerg. Who cares. Men viljestyrken driver hende videre. Op. Det handler om så meget mere end et bjerg.Den 26-årige Emma Østergaard fortsætter op ad Mount Everest, selvom det er et spørgsmål om liv og død. 18 mennesker dør på verdens højeste bjerg i 2023, og fem personer er fortsat savnet. Men Emma klarer den.Som den yngste danske kvinde bestiger hun Everest i maj 2023. Forud ligger flere års træning og intens forberedelse. For lige siden Emma var lille, har hun haft en særlig styrke.Når hun sætter sig et mål, går hun all-in, og efter en tur til Kilimanjaro får Emmas drømme tunnelsyn. Hun vil bestige Mount Everest. Koste hvad det vil.Kom med på Emmas mentale og fysiske rejse fyldt med blod, sved og tårer. Smil, frygt og frustration. Det her er historien om en ung dansk kvinde og hendes ubegribelige vilje og styrke.

The Fighter is the compelling life story of Australian Muay Thai legend 'John' Wayne Parr - a fighter's odyssey full of twists, turns, world titles, personal challenges and triumphs.Hailed as a legend in the fighting world, ten-time Muay Thai and kickboxing world champion 'John' Wayne Parr knew ever since The Karate Kid came out that he wanted to learn a martial art.From then, Wayne trained in diverse styles including taekwondo and kickboxing as his family moved around Australia. He eventually settled on Muay Thai, seduced by its paradox of violence balanced against the romance of tradition and culture.Muay Thai took Wayne around the world in a career that spanned almost 150 fights. And there were triumphs beyond his multiple wins too, like meeting his wife and starting a family. But amid the thrills of achieving championship status, Wayne also faced challenges brought on by taking his body to the very edge, as well as a series of personal struggles.This is the story of a man who knows what it is to test himself, physically and mentally, and the life lessons he learnt along the way, all told with Wayne's characteristic sense of humour.

Revolution charts the dramatic story of Ange Postecoglou's instant impact on Celtic and charts his life and times in football, through the eyes of those who know him best. This book provides an in-depth, fascinating insight into the making of a man and his unique football philosophy.

Fasten your seatbelts as Formula 1's favourite underdog, Guenther Steiner, takes you on a wild ride through his ten years at Team Haas. From the first seeds of his idea to establish a new F1 team to the challenges of funding and building that team from the ground up, Guenther shares the real story of the origins of Team Haas, immerses readers in the high and lows of its first decade on the grid, and opens up about his departure from the team at the end of 2023. As Guenther recalls his proudest achievements and the many, many disasters he has faced, he takes readers into the boardrooms, pit lanes and garages, and out on to the circuits of the world's greatest race tracks. We spend time with drivers, mechanics, executives, sponsors, commentators and fans, and take in many private moments too, all the while grappling with the big challenges and small details that keep the wheels of a Formula 1 team turning. Told in his inimitable style, packed with hugely entertaining stories, outspoken opinions and unvarnished truths, this is Guenther at his very best - insightful, opinionated and completely unfiltered.

Fasten your seatbelts as Formula 1's favourite underdog, Guenther Steiner, takes you on a wild ride through his ten years at Team Haas.From the first seeds of his idea to establish a new F1 team to the challenges of funding and building that team from the ground up, Guenther shares the real story of the origins of Team Haas, immerses readers in the high and lows of its first decade on the grid, and opens up about his departure from the team at the end of 2023.As Guenther recalls his proudest achievements and the many, many disasters he has faced, he takes readers into the boardrooms, pit lanes and garages, and out on to the circuits of the world's greatest race tracks. We spend time with drivers, mechanics, executives, sponsors, commentators and fans, and take in many private moments too, all the while grappling with the big challenges and small details that keep the wheels of a Formula 1 team turning.Told in his inimitable style, packed with hugely entertaining stories, outspoken opinions and unvarnished truths, this is Guenther at his very best - insightful, opinionated and completely unfiltered.

Henning Jensen var en verdensstjerne i tiden lige før det danske landsholds internationale gennembrud i firserne. Han var så elegant og effektiv, at alle de største klubber i Europa var ude efter ham, men først som 23-årig forlod han serieklubben Nørresundby – og få år efter spillede han for verdens største klub.Henning Jensens karriere i den absolutte top var relativ kort, men han lyste stjerneklart i sin hvide trøje for storklubberne Real Madrid og Borussia Mönchengladbach.Kendere sammenligner Henning Jensens tekniske og boldmæssige talent med Michael Laudrups, og fælles for dem er også det æstetiske udtryk.Den smittende boldglæde og den beskedne fremtoning dækkede over en stor indre styrke og ro, og i denne biografi om en af halvfjerdsernes største danske spillere får man et billede af mere end selve fodboldspilleren Henning Jensen. Hvordan var den udadtil stille og ydmyge angriber egentlig? Hvad drev ham, og hvem påvirkede ham? Forfatter Niels Idskov har haft samtaler med Henning Jensens nære familie i arbejdet med bogen, og den er udstyret med en række privatfotos. NIELS IDSKOV (født 1954 i Svenstrup ved Aalborg) er uddannet journalist og tidligere mangeårig medarbejder på Tipsbladet med speciale i tysk og hollandsk fodbold. Han har arbejdet for Kicker, Voetbal International, Information, Idrætsliv og Eurosport og er forfatter til en række bøger om fodbold.

Danmarks bedste bokser fortæller den fulde historie om at gå fra et udsat liv på Bryggen til et liv i den absolutte sportselite. Med alt, hvad det rummer af farer og fristelser.Handskerne er lagt på hylden, og Mikkel Kessler tager os med bag kulisserne i en barsk verden, hvor aftaler bliver brudt, venskaber går fløjten, og pengene bliver så store, at det oftest er svært at tro på for en arbejderdreng fra Islands Brygge.Han blev hele Danmarks "Viking Warrior" og var i en årrække ugentligt forsidestof, når han udkæmpede drabelige dueller i de største VM-kampe, en dansk nævekæmper nogensinde har deltaget i. I dette hudløst ærlige tilbageblik zoomer Mikkel Kessler ind på de mest skelsættende episoder både uden for og i ringen.Uden parader er historien om at vokse op i en familie, der var lidt ud over det sædvanlige. Det er historien om samarbejdet med Mogens Palle, der begyndte akavet og endte dramatisk. Om lyssky kontrakter, om ungdomsflirten med diverse stimulanser og om de provokatører, man møder, når man bliver kendt. Og ikke mindst er det historien om, hvordan Mikkel Kessler mod alle odds formåede at holde sig på dydens smalle sti og ofre alt for at nå til tops i sin sport.

An autobiographical white-knuckle ride around the global fight game by the legendary Steve Bunce, the voice of the sport who is celebrating four decades amongst boxers and boxing.

Arum and King provides a unique, behind-the-scenes look at the most iconic boxing promoters in the last 100 years-two very different men with very different backgrounds who have promoted such notable superstars as Ali, De la Hoya, Pacquiao, Mayweather, Tyson, and Fury.

This is the autobiography of Dougie Donnelly, one of Scotland's most successful and best loved broadcasters, who spent over 32 years with the BBC as a presenter on Grandstand and Sportscene, as well as commentating on Great Britain winning the women's gold medal at curling at the Winter Olympics!

Som personlig træner for Diego Maradona opdagede Fernando Signorini, at fodboldstjernen havde to personligheder; den generte Diego og den arrogante Maradona: ”Diego ville jeg følge til verdens ende, men Maradona ville jeg ikke gå et eneste skridt med,” sagde Signorini til Maradona.”Hvis det ikke havde været for Maradona, havde Diego stadig befundet sig i barndommens slum,” svarede han. Diego Maradonas personlighed rakte langt ud over det at spille fodbold. Han blev håbet og symbolet for de underkuede og de slagne – for de fattige indbyggere i Napoli og for folket i Argentina, der var blevet ydmyget af England i Falklandskrigen. Han bragte glæde og begejstring til folket, men det fysiske og psykiske pres endte med at knuse ham. I en meget personlig beretning fortæller forfatteren om sit tætte parløb og venskab med Maradona.

In early March 2020 Liverpool were two wins away from an extraordinary achievement, on course for their first league title win in 30 years - since the heads days of Kenny Dalglish - and likely to seal it in the Liverpool derby against their great rivals Everton.

A dozen incredible stories about hockey's legendary goalies, on and off the ice-including Carey Price, Marc-André Fleury, Roberto Luongo, and Henrik Lundqvist. "Hockey goaltenders have forever been thought of as unique, eccentric, weird and wacky. Also misunderstood. Randi Druzin's Behind the Mask is a fascinating examination of a dozen of those who have played the position at the highest levels. This well-researched and well-written book is revealing and delightful at the same time."-Roy MacGregorWhile his teammates rush up the ice in a coordinated attack, the goalie is alone in his net. And when the play turns back toward him, he's prepared to step in front of a frozen rubber disc traveling 100 miles an hour. He's the last line of defense in a pitched battle. The goalie stands apart, on and off the ice. Like the relief pitcher in baseball and the place kicker in football, he is a maverick. Behind the Mask profiles 12 legendary NHL goalies, emphasizing the traits that make each one unique. It blends accounts of the goalies on-ice exploits with anecdotes about their lives off the ice information gleaned from archival research as well as interviews with teammates, family members and the goalies themselves. The careers here cover the last half-century of professional hockey from the personal struggles of Roger Crozier and Ed Giacomin on their way to stardom in the 1960s, to the recent brilliance of Carey Price, whose character blends stoicism with a deep warmth and pride in his Indigenous background. Told with author Randi Druzin's trademark mix of knowledge and wit, Behind the Mask has all the insight and color to make it a bestseller like her previous book on NHL goalies, Between the Pipes. Hockey goalies profiled include:Roger Crozier, Detroit Red Wings / Buffalo SabresRogie Vachon, Los Angeles KingsGerry Cheevers, Boston BruinsEd Giacomin, New York RangersTony Esposito, Chicago Black HawksVladislav Tretiak, Soviet Red ArmyMike Palmateer, Toronto Maple LeafsGrant Fuhr, Edmonton OilersRoberto Luongo, Vancouver CanucksMarc-André Fleury, Pittsburgh Penguins / Vegas Golden KnightsHenrik Lundqvist, New York RangersCarey Price, Montreal Canadiens

Venus Williams' strategic, practical and inspirational guide to winning and wellbeing.

The definitive biography and ultimate origin story of Ange Postecoglou, the Premier League's most intriguing new manager and instigator of the 'Angeball' phenomenon that has taken the football world by storm.

A riveting account of motorsport phenom Oscar Piastri's first season in Formula 1, The Rookie charts his meteoric rise through the ranks to become McLaren's chosen young gun and takes us behind the scenes in his mission to triumph in the do-or-die world of the Fastest Show on Earth. The meteoric rise of motorsports phenom Oscar Piastri has been the stuff of legends - so far. Three years and a record-breaking three straight titles across Formula Renault, Formula 3 and Formula 2 set up one of the most anticipated F1 rookie seasons ever when the 21-year-old Melburnian joined the famous McLaren team. Being wooed over from Alpine to replace a struggling Daniel Ricciardo and help turn the team's fortunes around only added to the weight of expectation. The grid was set, the world's cameras were rolling, rabid fans filled the stands, but could the rookie deliver? What version of Oscar Piastri would emerge from the crucible? The storylines that unfolded during the 2023 F1 season only added to Piastri's growing legend. He not only proved he deserved his seat alongside Lando Norris in McLaren papaya, but also that he could go toe to toe with the best drivers on the planet.

The Mighty Atom: The Life of Boxing Legend Jimmy Wilde is the long-awaited biography of a boxing all-time great. Blessed with freakish knockout power that belied his skeletal frame, in his heyday Wilde was almost unbeatable. A century after his final fight, boxing historians still widely consider him the greatest flyweight ever.

'The stories here are vital to our understanding of women's sporting history' GABBY LOGANFrom the tennis court to the boxing ring, the athletics track to the football pitch, the visibility of women in sport has been gathering pace. Women's competitions are increasingly popular. In Roar Sam takes a deep dive into the experiences of some of sport's most high-profile female athletes - some have overcome heartbreaking adversity to reach the top of their game; others have succeeded in the face of prejudice. Like Sam, all have been propelled by sheer grit and determination to succeed. Many now campaign for women's equality and acceptance in sport, knowing the confidence it can bring young girls and the message that they can achieve anything. Featuring a series of candid interviews from some of sport's most successful women, Sam lifts the lid on what it takes to reach those heights: from coping with puberty to foregoing teenage fun to pursue a dream; from the punishing physical training schedule to the mental power needed to win or bounce back from defeat; and coping with the pressure of the media spotlight. And, what it feels like in that magical moment when you step up to the podium knowing every sacrifice has been worth it. Roar is a celebration of the bold and fearless - the women empowering future generations to follow in their footsteps - but it is also an inspiring look at how sport can change lives and challenge society.