Brighton: 213 books

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Shadow of the Knight

Football's Life After Sir Alex Ferguson

by Paul Smith
Language: English
Release Date: November 7, 2012

Certain things in life are inevitable. Petrol prices will rise, summer follows spring and Sir Alex Ferguson will retire.Eventually. Where next for Manchester United once the club's legendary manager retires? Shadow Of The Knight, prepared ready for Ferguson's retirement, will look to the past for answers...
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Sheffield United Match of My Life

Twelve Stars Relive Their Greatest Games

by Nick Johnson
Language: English
Release Date: October 13, 2012

Twelve legends of Sheffield United reflect on their most memorable games for the club. With contributions from Tony Currie, Keith Edwards, Brian Deane, Phil Jagielka and other names from the Blades' past, recalling promotion-clinching game and epic cup victories, Match of My Life is an evocative look...
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Yorkshire CCC On This Day

History, Facts & Figures from Every Day of the Year

by James Butler
Language: English
Release Date: October 2, 2012

Yorkshire CCC was officially formed on 8 January 1863. Ever since, and even before, that date there have been incidents, matches, controversies and characters that have made Yorkshire cricket famous around the world. All of the events that comprise the most successful cricket club in England have been...
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The Sergio Torres Story

From the Brick Factory to Old Trafford

by Sergio Torres, Juan Manuel López
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2013

The true-life story of an imagined Utopia - of willpower, sacrifice and joy, and of daring to dream. Imagine you're working in a brick factory in the Argentine city Mar del Plata, and a 22-year-old colleague tells you he's going to quit his job to become a professional footballer in Europe. Yeah, right....
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by David Potter
Language: English
Release Date: September 27, 2012

Newcastle United On This Day recounts, in diary form, major events and magic moments in the history of the Magpies. Such as the great triumphs of the 1900s when three league titles were won, the 1950s when three FA Cups were brought back to Tyneside and the heady European triumph of 1969. Less happy...
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by David Tossell
Language: English
Release Date: December 5, 2011

Following On tells the stories of the fourteen 1998 Under-19 World Cup winners against the backdrop of a historic year (2009) for their sport. There are Ashes heroics, clashes with county committees, fallouts with selectors and even a campaign of death threats. The result is a fascinating insight into...
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by David Tossell
Language: English
Release Date: May 11, 2012

When England cricket captain Tony Greig announced that he intended to make the West Indies grovel, he lit a fire that burned as intensely as the sunshine of Britains long hot summer of 1976. Spurred on by what they saw as a deeply offensive remark by a white South African, Clive Lloyds touring team made...
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The Real Jeeves

The Cricketer Who Gave His Life for His Country and His Name to a Legend

by Brian Halford
Language: English
Release Date: July 1, 2013

The Real Jeeves tells the story of a young cricketer whose glorious life was snuffed out, but whose name will live forever. Plucked from country-house cricket, all-rounder Percy Jeeves was to outshine the Golden Age's greats over two seasons with Warwickshire, clean bowling Jack Hobbs, hitting Wilfred...
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Nottingham Forest Miscellany

Forest Trivia, History, Facts & Figures

by Pete Attaway
Language: English
Release Date: December 8, 2012

Nottingham Forest Miscellany is packed with fascinating facts, figures, trivia, stats, stories and anecdotes all relating to the history of Nottingham Forest Football Club. From memorable matches to favourite sons, the book follows no set order, chronological or otherwise, but has plenty to keep any...
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Wolves' Greatest Games

One Hundred Pieces of Gold

by John Hendley
Language: English
Release Date: November 7, 2012

As one of the twelve pioneers of English football in 1888, Wolverhampton Wanderers have experienced all four tiers of the game and the club has written its name in the history books by winning every domestic honour. Wanderers became the first club to be champions of all four divisions and have also won...
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by Edward Couzens-Lake
Language: English
Release Date: August 20, 2012

Modest in stature but with a giant heart, Norwich City have made their mark in English football over the last 100 years. From giant-killing exploits during Southern League days, to near glory in the inaugural Premier League season, not to mention all points in between and beyond, this book looks back...
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Whirlwind

The Incredible Story of Jimmy White

by Aubrey Malone
Language: English
Release Date: December 20, 2012

Jimmy 'Whirlwind' White is Britain's best-loved snooker player. A one-time ragamuffin straight out of the pages of Charles Dickens, he has enthralled audiences worldwide for three decades with his electrifying brilliance, winning ten world-ranking events - although, heartbreakingly, he has lost six Crucible...
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Manchester City Cult Heroes

Citys Greatest Icons

by David Clayton
Language: English
Release Date: November 6, 2012

Manchester City Cult Heroes recounts the careers of 20 of the club's greatest icons, men who entertained, week in, week out and regularly set fans' pulses racing. Each individual biography analyses each player's career, and examines exactly each player was idolised and how they achieved cult status....
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Sunderland AFC Match of My Life

Twelve Stars Relive Their Greatest Games

by Rob Mason
Language: English
Release Date: October 13, 2012

Sunderland AFC Match of My Life sees a dozen all-time greats re-live the game that stands out for them in their Sunderland careers. Jim Montgomery chooses the 1973 FA Cup final where he made the greatest save ever seen at Wembley while Niall Quinn also selects a great game from beneath the old twin towers,...
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