John Blake imprint: 794 books
by Andrew Smart, Garry Birtles
Language: English
Release Date: May 8, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: May 8, 2014
THE 1970S - THE LAST DECADE WHEN EVERY FAN OF EVERY CLUB COULD WISH FOR THE STARS.For supporters of provincial lightweights like Derby County, Nottingham Forest and Leeds United, their wishes came true in the seventies when they landed the Division One title. It was the decade of the underdog - when...
by Frank Worrall
Language: English
Release Date: June 17, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: June 17, 2013
Ryan Giggs is the ultimate Manchester United legend. The most decorated player in English football history, with 13 Premier League title, two Champions League victories and four FA Cup winner's medals to his name, Giggs is truly an astonishing player with an unparalleled football career.Giggs frist...
Walking in a Fergie Wonderland
The Biography of Britain's Greatest Football Manager
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2012
Sir Alex Ferguson is undoubtedly the greatest British football manager in living memory. With a reign at Manchester United approaching 25 years, Sir Alex has brought countless trophies and records to Old Trafford and has transformed United into the most popular football club in the world. Born in...
The Magnificent Sevens
This is the story of the Finest Heroes from the Greatest Club in the World, Including George Best, Eric Cantona, David Beckham, Cristiano Ronaldo & Bryan Robson
Language: English
Release Date: July 7, 2008
Eric Cantona's era at Manchester United was as thrilling and monumental as it was controversial and harrowing. Never was it dull, predictable or boring. Cantona carved a niche in the hearts of United fans everywhere and became the undisputed King of Old Trafford. The Frenchman made the number seven...
by Frank Worrall
Language: English
Release Date: September 4, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: September 4, 2014
He's the best striker in world football today - but also the most controversial. Banned three times for biting opponents - including the shameful episode with Italy's Giorgio Chiellini at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil - Luis Suarez has also been embroiled in a race row with Manchester United's Patrice...
by Frank Worrall
Language: English
Release Date: May 19, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: May 19, 2016
PREMIER LEAGUE CHAMPIONS
On 2 May 2016, 5000-1 outsiders Leicester City were confirmed as winners of the Premier League, in one of the greatest sporting shocks in history.
This most momentous of victories was fuelled by the goals, determination and desire of one Jamie Richard Vardy,...
Why Always Me?
The Biography of Mario Balotelli
Language: English
Release Date: May 1, 2013
He is mercurial, troublesome, and frequently brilliant—this is the incredible story of the most fascinating man in world football today
Born in Italy to Ghanaian parents, Mario Barwuah suffered life-threatening health problems as a baby. By the age of three he had recovered, but...
by Frank Worrall
Language: English
Release Date: November 4, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: November 4, 2013
Gareth Bale is one of the most promising young talents in the Premier League, and is regarded as one of Europe's hottest football properties.Born in 1989, Bale first attracted the attention of Southampton FC at the age of just nine. At secondary school, he was such a prodigious talent that his PE...
Nemanja Vidic
The Biography
Language: English
Release Date: February 7, 2011
Nemanja Vidic is one of the best defenders playing in the English Premier League today, a cult figure among Manchester United fans he has enjoyed a meteoric rise to football stardom. Born in Serbia in 1981, Vidic began playing football at the age of just 7 and was quickly spotted by local clubs. By...
by Frank Worrall
Language: English
Release Date: October 12, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: October 12, 2017
On the night of 29 April 2017, at Wembley Stadium, Anthony Joshua knocked down and defeated the Ukraine's former world heavyweight champion, Vladimir Klitschko. In doing so, he added the WBA and IBO heavyweight titles to the IBF belt he already held.
That bald statement of fact does little...
by Frank Worrall
Language: English
Release Date: December 1, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: December 1, 2012
The exciting life story of Javier Hernandez—better known to legions of Manchester United fans as Chicharito
Born in Guadalajara, Mexico, Hernandez joined his local club C.D. Guadalajara at the age of nine and signed his first contract at 15. Making his full debut in 2006, he impressed...
by Frank Worrall
Language: English
Release Date: May 7, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: May 7, 2015
He's the leader of America's exciting new wave of golfing superstars. Young, fun and gifted, Rickie Fowler has taken the sport to a younger audience in the States - making headlines as much for his wacky dress sense and YouTube spoofs as for his God-given prowess with a golf club.Twenty-six-year-old...
by Frank Worral
Language: English
Release Date: August 9, 2018
Language: English
Release Date: August 9, 2018
England manager Gareth Southgate's decision to appoint Kane, still just twenty-three years old, as the team captain in 2017 could have been seen as premature, bringing with it pressure that could damage a young player's career. However, he knew that Kane, a modest, humble and inspiring figure was...
by Tom Oldfield, Matt Oldfield
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2016
When a young Gareth’s PE teacher told him he could only play with one foot to give the other team a chance, it was obvious he was a special talent. His early career was a constant struggle. He was dogged by injuries and was almost sold by Spurs after fans believed he was cursed—they failed to...