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Cricket's Fifty Most Important Moments charts the sport's colourful and sometimes controversial history, delving into its most significant moments on and off the cricket field. From the early days through to the modern era, the book journeys through more than 275 years of intriguing events, players and teams.

Pride Before the Fall is the ultimate cautionary tale of how chasing Premier League riches can lead a club to the brink of extinction. Eight months after play-off final heartbreak, Derby County were charged by the EFL for breaching profitability and sustainability rules, triggering a fight for the club's life.

The Great Adventure is the fascinating tale of Mohamed Al-Fayed's 16-year reign at Fulham. The flamboyant Egyptian bought the club in 1997, promised to take them to the Premier League in five years, and did it in four. Along the way, Fulham tasted three promotions, European football, ten managers and numerous big signings.

To Cap It All is the story of legendary Port Vale manager John Rudge, who managed the side for a record 19 years before crossing the great Potteries divide to join rivals Stoke City. It lifts the lid on the ups and downs of six decades of professional football, from the depths of the Division Four to the Premier League and Europe.

Playing for the Shirt is a stunning showcase of the greatest known collection of match-worn West Ham United shirts. Filled with beautiful photos of historic shirts, it also tells the story of lifelong Hammers fan Mick Clifford's labour of love in tracking down the precious cotton and polyester shirts for West Ham fans of all ages to enjoy.

Cotton, Cricket and Football is the story of Billy Cook, one of Lancashire's most colourful sportsmen of the pre-war era. Billy played to win but most of all he played for money, in a town where everyone earned it the hard way. A hard-tackling full-back, he arguably made a bigger impact on the world-famous Lancashire League than any other player.

Thai Football Tales is a fascinating and bizarre behind-the-scenes journey into the weird and wonderful world of Thai football. From spending the afternoon with Bryan Robson, to a meeting with a tiger-wrestling chairman, to being watched - and filmed - by the 'King of Buriram', no two days were ever the same on Matt Riley's Thailand adventure.

Scotland 101 captures all aspects of supporting Scotland, exploring the good and bad, the highs and lows, the joy and sorrow. A whistle-stop tour of the national team's rich history, it brings us the major wins, humiliating defeats, controversies and special players who've made following Scotland an adventure like no other.

Phenomenon: The Life & Career of Brazil's Ronaldo tells the rip-roaring story of the greatest number nine in football history, from his native Rio to the pinnacle of club and international football. It's an astonishing tale, a meteoric rise followed by jubilant highs, crushing lows and a redemption fit for Hollywood.

A witty, wise and charming take on modern football by Chelsea FC fan Andy Hamilton, one of the country's leading comedy writers and stand-ups, and a novelist to boot. It tells of a childhood growing up in the streets surrounding Stamford Bridge and obsessing over Chelsea before he began to question the money and machinations of the modern game.

Sunderland AFC's official historian Rob Mason brings us a fascinating alternative history of the club as he ponders what could have been. Clough, Stein and Robson as managers; Maradona, Milburn, Keegan, Van Nistelrooy and Ibrahimovic as forwards - plus Coventry kicking off on time - are intriguing possibilities.

England's Lionesses are European champions and famous the world over, but other women footballers all across England are fighting a different battle. From training pitches to home stadia, from sponsorship to electricity bills, they want to be treated as footballers, not second-class citizens. This is the story of the season after the summer before.

Marcelo Bielsa vs The Premier League is a definitive account of Leeds United's first two seasons back in the top flight. This emotional journey captures the glory of 'Bielsaball', the anguish of games being held behind closed doors, the joy of returning, the despair of a relegation battle and the grief of becoming a 'Widow of Bielsa'.

Got That Lovin' Feelin' is the story of Nottingham Forest's return to the Premier League under Steve Cooper. It charts the promotions, relegations, financial problems and missed opportunities that made this journey such a compelling one. With insights from those who worked on the pitch, in the dugout and in the corridors of power.

The Last Corinthian is the definitive account of the illustrious cricketing career of Mike Smith, one of England's most popular captains. The book draws on extensive interviews with Mike to tell his story, as well as eye-witness accounts and anecdotes from former team-mates and opponents, including Geoffrey Boycott, Dennis Amiss and Bob Barber.

Echoes of an Italian Summer reveals the fascinating stories that underpin the magical Italia 90 World Cup, many told for the first time. Learn about the other Schillaci who could have played at the World Cup, the keeper who played NFL, the impact of the removal of the back-pass rule and the story behind the iconic Germany strip.

The fascinating story of how Brazilian club Flamengo became the best football team in the world, winning cups at every level before beating the mighty Liverpool in 1981 to capture the Intercontinental Cup. Amid the dying days of a military dictatorship, Flamengo brought home a country-unifying title and its star players became household names.

Golden Generations is the definitive story of the 2006 World Cup. From Philipp Lahm's extraordinary goal just six minutes in, to Zinedine Zidane's infamous headbutt, it was a World Cup that had it all. Every nation was seemingly in the middle, on the verge or at the end of a 'Golden Generation' of players.

Ernie! is a heartfelt tribute to lower-league football hero Ernie Moss, a local boy made good who became a Chesterfield goalscoring legend. Ernie earned his place in footballing folklore for his phenomenal longevity and as Chesterfield's record goalscorer. It's a story of skill and success, heartbreak and honesty, football and family.

Potter, Hopcutt and a Desk in East London is the ultimate underdog story, charting the unlikely rise of Graham Potter's OEstersunds FK. Over six seasons the Swedish side rose from the fourth tier to qualify for the Europa League in 2017. This book tells the tale from the perspective of two friends seeking a distraction from their nine-to-five grind.

1977/78 tells the story of a historic season for Rangers FC on and off the pitch. Manager Jock Wallace and legendary captain John Greig took the team to treble glory, playing entertaining and attacking football. It marked the end of Greig's stellar playing career, and he replaced Wallace as manager just weeks after the season ended.

The Homecoming is Jane Purdon's passionate, heartfelt account of the summer of 2022, when the Lionesses dazzled the nation and brought football home. It's also Jane's personal story. Jane, a true football insider for more than 20 years, looks at what's changed since the win, and the future of the women's game.

This is a detailed study of the 'what-if' moments that have shaped football - the bounce of a ball, an ill-timed injury or a contentious decision are just a few examples. Each moment has been chosen to guarantee discussion and debate among fans. There are even fantasy match-ups between the great teams of different eras.

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.

Disappearing World is a heartfelt celebration of what county cricket has been for more than a hundred years - an integral part of English life. Threatened by the growth of T20 franchise tournaments and by the governing body's move to cut the championship to ten games a season, county cricket will only survive if it is fully appreciated.

Jimmy Armfield was one of the greats of English football - England captain before Bobby Moore, member of the 1966 World Cup squad, one-club man with Blackpool. In Pantomime Hero, Ian Ridley tells the remarkable story of when Armfield took over at Leeds and came up with a novel idea to restore the morale of a club in turmoil.