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The Real Mackay – The Dave Mackay Story

The autobiography of Dave Mackay, a tough Scottish international who is best remembered for his time at Spurs, when they won the League and Cup double and later for reinvigorating Derby County. Mackay talks about both playing and his later managerial career at home and abroad. Published in 2004.
Size: 160mm x 240mm – 240 pages.


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Willie Maley – The Man Who Made Celtic

A biography of Willie Maley, who was associated with Glasgow Celtic for over 50 years at all levels of the club. Maley, who played in Celtic's first-ever game in 1888 later became their manager and is recognised as the main force behind the success of the club. Published in 2004.
Size: 156mm x 234mm – 223 pages.


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El Diego – Diego Maradona

The autobiography of Diego Maradona, regarded by many as the world's greatest-ever footballer. This edition published in 2005.
Size: 129mm x 198mm – 302 pages.


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Hand of God – The Life of Diego Maradona

An updated edition of this well-researched biography of the talented yet controversial superstar, Diego Maradona. Published in 2002.
Size: 128mm x 197mm – 272 pages.


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Fallen Idle – Peter Marinello Autobiography

The autobiography of the former Arsenal winger, Peter Marinello. Subtitled, "Fighting back from the booze, swindles and drugs that ripped my life apart", this book provides Marinello's frank recollection of the troubles which dogged his career after a promising start as a teenager. Published in 2007.
Size: 152mm x 233mm – 275 pages.


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Stanley Matthews – The Way It Was – My Autobiography

The autobiography of the late, great Sir Stanley Matthews. In this excellently produced book, Sir Stan tells of his life and experiences both on and off the football field. Published in 2000.
Size: 156mm x 240mm – 440 pages.


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Ally McCoist – Portrait of a Hero

A biography of Ally McCoist, the prolific Glasgow Rangers, Sunderland, St. Johnstone and Kilmarnock striker who also won 61 caps for Scotland. Since retiring as a player, McCoist has become well known for his work in the media and recently took a job as assistant manager of Rangers. Published in 2008.
Size: 158mm x 240mm – 375 pages.


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Totally Frank – The Frank McGarvey Story

The autobiography of Frank McGarvey, the former St. Mirren, Celtic, Liverpool and Scotland striker. McGarvey spent the bulk of his career playing for St. Mirren where he made 387 appearances, scoring 125 goals in the process in addition to a very successful period at Celtic where he scored 113 goals in just 245 appearances. Published in 2008.
Size: 160mm x 243mm – 237 pages.


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Back from the Brink – Paul McGrath

An autobiography of the former Manchester United, Aston Villa and Republic of Ireland defender Paul McGrath. McGrath tells of his difficult childhood spent in Dublin orphanages and his long battle against alcoholism. This edition published in 2007.
Size: 111mm x 178mm – 419 pages.


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Heroes Are Forever – The Life and Times of Celtic Legend Jimmy McGrory

The biography of Celtic legend Jimmy McGrory, the greatest goalscorer in the history of Scottish football. McGrory scored an incredible 538 goals in 534 games during his 15 year career at Parkhead between the years of 1922 and 1937, a record which almost certainly will never be surpassed. This edition published in 2007.
Size: 129mm x 197mm – 254 pages.


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Wilf McGuinness – Manchester United – Man and Babe

The autobiography of Wilf McGuinness, one of Manchester United's famous 'Busby Babes' whose playing career was unfortunately ended at the age of 22 due to injury. McGuinness continue to work for United in a number of coaching positions, ultimately succeeding Sir Matt Busby as manager for a short period but did not achieve any success in this role and he also later managed Aris Salonika and York City. Published in 2008.
Size: 162mm x 242mm – 316 pages.


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Tommy McInally – Celtic’s Bad Bhoy?

A biography of Tommy McInally, a talented footballer for Celtic during two spells in the 1920s who was known as a real entertainer on the field of play and a loveable rogue off it. McInally was a firm favourite with the fans despite his often erratic behaviour and performances which were caused to a great degree by his problems with alcohol. Despite these problems, Celtic's legendary manager Willie Maley reported classed McInally as, 'the greatest Celt of them all'. Published in 2009.
Size: 139mm x 217mm – 194 pages.


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The Last Fancy Dan – The Duncan McKenzie Story

The autobiography of Duncan McKenzie, an eccentric but hugely skilful striker who played for a number of clubs during the 1970s, including Nottingham Forest, Leeds United, Anderlecht, Everton, Chelsea and Blackburn Rovers! Published in 2009.
Size: 163mm x 241mm – 224 pages.


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The Tin Man – The Ted McMinn Story

The autobiography of Ted McMinn, a Scottish winger nicknamed 'Tin Man' due to his ungainly running style who played for a number of clubs during his career, most notably Queen of the South, Rangers, Sevilla and Derby County. After retiring from playing, McMinn suffered from a mystery illness which led to the amputation of a leg but he has since raised thousands for charity with a sponsored bicycle ride which concluded with a testimonial match at Pride Park between Derby County and Rangers. Published in 2008.
Size: 162mm x 242mm – 290 pages.


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Steak... Diana Ross – Diary of a Football Nobody

An amusing diary of life at Notts County from February 1974 to October 1975. This book was written by David McVay, a young player at the club during this period. Published in 2003.
Size: 128mm x 195mm – 181 pages.


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El Macca – Four Years with Real Madrid

Former Liverpool and England midfielder Steve McManaman recounts his experiences during four successful seasons at Spanish giants, Real Madrid. McManaman won two Spanish Championships and two European Cups during this period making him arguably the most successful British player of his generation. Published in 2004.
Size: 159mm x 240mm – 327 pages.


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Bertie Mee – Arsenal’s Officer and Gentleman

A biography of Bertie Mee, Arsenal's manager during the late 1960s and the force behind the club's resurgence in the 1970s. Published in 2005.
Size: 160mm x 240mm – 288 pages.


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Football Wizard – The Billy Meredith Story

An excellent book which looks at the life and career of the famous Welsh international, Billy Meredith.
Size: 163mm x 240mm – 262 pages.


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Gil Merrick

A biography of Gil Merrick, the legendary Birmingham City goalkeeper who spent 21 years at the club, making more than 700 appearances in the process before retiring and becoming manager of the club. Merrick also won 23 caps for England. Published in 2009.
Size: 163mm x 241mm – 190 pages.


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Jackie Milburn – A Man of Two Halves

A biography of legendary Newcastle United striker Jackie Milburn who scored a record 238 goals in 492 appearances for the club during the 1940s and 1950s. This book was written by his son and provides an unprecedented insight into his life and career. This edition published in 2004.
Size: 129mm x 198mm – 239 pages.


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The Don – The Willie Miller Story

The autobiography of the former Aberdeen Captain, Willie Miller, who made 558 appearances for the Dons during his 17-year career with the club. Miller also won 65 caps for Scotland and later managed Aberdeen. Published in 2007.
Size: 161mm x 240mm – 237 pages.


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What’s It All About Ralphie? Ralph Milne – My Story

The autobiography of Ralph Milne, a former Scottish midfielder who played his best football a 10 year spell playing for Dundee United. Milne later moved south to play in England for Charlton Athletic and Bristol City before, remarkably, being signed by Manchester United where he unfortunately enjoyed less success. Published in 2009.
Size: 164mm x 241mm – 236 pages.


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Bogotá Bandit – The Outlaw Life of Charlie Mitten: Manchester United’s Penalty King

The fascinating biography of the late Charlie Mitten first published in 1996. Mitten, a Manchester United winger in the late 1940s, controversially left the club to join Bogotá Santa Fé in Colombia, lured by riches beyond the dreams of most players of the time. Mitten later returned to play for Fulham and also managed Mansfield and Newcastle United. This edition published in 2005.
Size: 129mm x 198mm – 256 pages.


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Bobby Moore – The Life and Times of a Sporting Hero

A biography of the late Bobby Moore, the West Ham United and Fulham player widely regarded as one of the best defenders of his era. Moore is best remembered in Britain as the man who Captained England to their 1966 World Cup triumph. Published in 2002.
Size:130mm x 197mm – 281 pages.


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Bobby Moore – By The Person Who Knew Him Best

A biography of the late Bobby Moore as told by his former wife. Moore is best remembered for Captaining England during the 1966 World Cup triumph. Published in 2005.
Size: 160mm x 240mm – 326 pages.


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Motty – Forty Years in the Commentary Box

In his autobiography, veteran BBC commentator John Motson recounts many of his varied experiences commentating on football matches throughout the world, from the very highest level down to the lower leagues. Published in 2009.
Size: 160mm x 241mm – 402 pages.


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Motty’s Year – John Motson’s Footballing Year

John Motson's diary of his experiences during the 2003/2004 season which saw him commentate on games at all levels culminating in England's endeavours in the Euro 2004 finals in Portugal. Published in 2004.
Size: 160mm x 240mm – 293 pages.


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Mourinho – Anatomy of a Winner

A biography of the Portuguese manager of Chelsea, José Mourinho. Published in 2005.
Size: 145mm x 223mm – 210 pages.


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Alan Mullery – The Autobiography

The autobiography of Alan Mullery, the former Fulham, Tottenham Hotspur and England midfielder who also managed a number of clubs before moving into the media as a TV pundit. Mullery recounts a plethora of anecdotes about the players and places he encountered during his career. Published in 2006.
Size: 157mm x 240mm – 312 pages.


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Starmaker – The Untold Story of Jimmy Murphy

The biography of Jimmy Murphy, a renowned coach who spent many years working at Manchester United helping Sir Matt Busby assemble and mould the Busby Babes and later United teams. Murphy took over the reins as Busby recuperated following the Munich disaster also managed Wales in the 1958 World Cup Finals. Published in 2002.
Size: 153mm x 217mm – 267 pages.


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