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An Arsenal Life is the story of the lost world of Arsenal's post-war history told through the lens of lifelong super-fan Martin Wengrow, a friend and confidant to legendary players and managers from the 1960s to the late 1990s. The kind of access Martin enjoyed would be impossible in today's game. This is his Arsenal life!

Matt Coughlan steps into the wonderful world of the groundhopper: in short, the collector of football grounds. While taking a light-hearted look at this growing cultural phenomenon, can Coughlan cement his own groundhopping credentials? He sets out on a quest to boost his groundhopping tally to at least 100 grounds.

Mad Dog is the riotous, adventurous and moving story of Mickey Lewis, one of English football's most combative midfielders and then one of the game's most inspirational coaches. Drawing on more than 100 hours of interviews, this is an exploration of what Lewis's legacy can teach us about leadership, life and the game we love.

The Glory Years chronicles Oxford United's rise from bankruptcy to Milk Cup Final glory through the 1980s. It's a story of giant-killings and back-to-back titles, surviving mergers, hooliganism and the threat of a new Super League. It's a saga that's never been properly explored - until now.

Trailblazers uncovers the extraordinary pioneering exploits of Nottingham Forest. The Garibaldi Reds have historically influenced progress in the game and possess a wonderful collection of unique records and exceptional 'firsts'. Key elements of the game today can be linked to the groundbreaking feats of this remarkable football club.

Journalist Ronny Blaschke digs for the truth in a groundbreaking study of racism in football and its roots. This hard-hitting investigation spans five continents, assessing the role played by colonialism and how a misguided notion of European superiority still persists. Above all, the question is: how can racism in football be pushed back?

Journey through more than a century of Olympic football history with this immersive book and discover the triumphs, controversies and legendary athletes that have defined the beautiful game on the Olympic stage. This meticulously researched narrative reveals the evolution of the sport, from humble origins to global prominence.

Gamechangers and Rainmakers is the compelling story of sports marketing and the creation of a trillion-dollar global business. From the troubled 1960s to the game-changing 1980s, through to the 21st century with emerging nations hosting sport's top events and overseas investors buying football clubs, this book traces the money trail.

Darlington FC fan Paul Hodgson pays tribute to 100 of the Quakers' most memorable players from more than half a century of supporting the club. A roller-coaster ride that any lover of football will enjoy and spanning the 1970s to the present day, the book is a 'must' for every Darlo fan.

This book takes you on a spectacular journey through Heart of Midlothian history via a stunning collection of Hearts and Scotland match-worn goalkeeper shirts. From the gritty 1970s to Hearts' triumphant 2023/24 European qualifying campaign, each shirt tells a unique tale, vividly captured through breathtaking images.

The compelling story of former footballer, coach, manager and director John Sainty. John had begun working on his autobiography with football writer Neil Vacher before his sudden death in 2023. Determined to do John's story justice, Neil brought this labour of love to fruition with the help of John's former colleagues.

Hellfire Awaits: 150 Years of Redruth RFC is a tale of mud and blood and frequent outbreaks of violence. Cornish rugby developed an uncompromising style of its own fuelled by traditional and often bitter local rivalries. It became Cornwall's champion club, carving out a reputation across and far beyond Cornwall.

No Place for a Girl is the little-known but hugely inspirational story of pioneering woman jockey Karen Wiltshire's fight for acceptance in the male-dominated world of 1970s horseracing. Her obsession brought the reward she craved as she became the first female professional jockey to win a Flat race, beating her male counterparts.

Immortals explores the remarkable stories of 50 great racehorse champions, focusing on horses in and beyond Europe. Written with humour, passion and solid research, this evocative book uncovers tales about legends of the jump-racing world who were trained in the UK, Ireland, France and even in the USA and Australia.

Viva Colombia: A Social History of Colombian Football tells the story through 15 distinct episodes and 15 national team players. From Colombia's first World Cup appearance in 1962 through to the present day, it considers what some of the most emblematic players to wear the shirt tell us about the Colombian nation.

The Irish Racing Post Annual is firmly established as the perfect Christmas gift for any horseracing fan. Racing Post's top writers look back on the best of the Flat and jumps seasons, the big names, the moments to treasure and unusual stories of the year; plus there's a look forward at the top prospects for 2025.

The Racing Post Annual is firmly established as the perfect Christmas gift for any horseracing fan. Racing Post's top writers look back on the best of the Flat and jumps seasons, the big names both equine and human, the moments to treasure and unusual stories of the year; plus there's a look forward at the top prospects for 2025.

The Premier: Big Business and Great Football explores the history and evolution of the world's most popular football league. Discover the curiosities and stand-out moments as well as fascinating stories of the owners, managers, players, fans and chroniclers who have lit up England's top-flight league.

Inside the Academy tells the stories of a talented set of footballers spanning a quarter-century, exploring childhood aspirations and what became of them. It lifts the lid on teenage training grounds and what it takes to even come close to being a Premier League player, via interviews with those who have experienced it.

Shekhar Bhatia grew up in east London in the hooliganism-blighted 1970s, a rare Asian-heritage West Ham fan baffled by the racism he experienced then and which has often resurfaced since. Written by a leading news reporter, Namaste, Geezer is a sometimes shocking, ultimately joyous tale of beating prejudice in football and journalism.

Jürgen Said to Me is a human-interest story centred around Liverpool FC's most successful and charismatic leader of recent times. It charts Jürgen Klopp's impact on Liverpool through the voice of the author and those at the heart of his revival. The journey to success has stretched far beyond the confines of football.

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.

Football in Wind and Rain provides educational but entertaining bite-size accounts of the history of British football and its people. The voices of commentators, fans, managers and players all feature, with topics such as fandom, stadia, great matches, law changes, memorable goals and regional differences given due coverage.

Subbuteo Close Up: The Beauty of Table Football is a collection of essays that takes you down to pitch level and the wonderful world of association football played in miniature. The book has been lovingly researched, with photos specially curated to bring to life the amazing world of Subbuteo.

England versus Europe tells the fascinating story of the Heineken Cup. It recounts how European club rugby travelled from Cardiff Arms Park to Marseille via Bilbao, Newcastle and many major European rugby stadiums in between. The book gives a full history of the cup as well as accounts of events off the field.

Rise of the Magpies charts the ascent of Newcastle United over the past two decades, paying particular attention to the 2022/23 season, which saw Toon fans celebrate a Champions League placement for the first time since 2003. This is the story of a club that has never lost sight of Geordie glory.

Work and Play: The Industrial Roots of English Football is a fascinating examination of the roots of some of English football's most famous clubs, and how the relationship between industrial communities and football clubs still survives at a local level throughout the semi-professional and grassroots game.

Nobody Remembers Second: Aston Villa's Near Misses: 1989-1993 charts a fascinating period in Villa's history and features exclusive interviews with many of the central characters. The book reveals the views of manager Ron Atkinson, then club secretary Steven Stride and a host of key players.

The ever-popular Racing Post Guide to the Jumps is one of the key tools for every racing enthusiast and punter to look ahead to the upcoming National Hunt season. It includes exclusive interviews with the top jumps trainers, profiles of 250 horses, likely to be key players, and it unearths some likely unexposed 'dark horses' to follow.