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Little Puffers – A Guide to Britain’s Narrow Gauge Railways 2012/2013

Little Puffers – A Guide to Britain’s Narrow Gauge Railways 2012/2013

The 8th edition of Little Puffers is packed with information about Britain’s top Narrow Gauge Railways and includes photographs, directions, prices, steaming dates, contact information and much more. Published in 2012. Available now.
Size: 156mm x 234mm – 96 pages.

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Bundesliga Journal Fruhjahr 2012 (Austria Half-Season Preview)

Bundesliga Journal Fruhjahr 2012 (Austria Half-Season Preview)

A German-language, magazine-style preview of the second half of the 2011/2012 season in the Austrian League. Well-illustrated in full-colour with full-page team photographs and player statistics. Published in 2012.
Size: 230mm x 298mm – 114 pages.

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Pilka Nozna Liga Polska Wiosna 2012 (Poland Half-Season Preview)

Pilka Nozna Liga Polska Wiosna 2012 (Poland Half-Season Preview)

A magazine-style preview of the second half of the 2011/2012 season in the Polish League. Well-illustrated in full-colour with full-page team photographs plus player photos and statistics. Published in 2012.
Size: 210mm x 276mm – 82 pages.

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Still Steaming – A Guide to Britain’s Standard Gauge Steam Railways 2012/2013

Still Steaming – A Guide to Britain’s Standard Gauge Steam Railways 2012/2013

The 16th edition of Still Steaming is packed with information about Britain’s top Standard Gauge Railways and includes photographs, directions, prices, steaming dates, contact information and much more. Published in 2012. Available now.
Size: 156mm x 234mm – 96 pages.

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IS Veikkaaja Veikkausliiga 2012 (Finland Season Preview)

IS Veikkaaja Veikkausliiga 2012 (Finland Season Preview)

A Finnish-language, magazine-style preview of the 2012 season in Finnish football. Well-illustrated in full-colour with small player photographs and statistics. Published in 2012.
Size: 231mm x 298mm – 99 pages.

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Olé Guia Torneo Clausura 2012 – Culpabales (Argentina Season Preview)

Olé Guia Torneo Clausura 2012 – Culpabales (Argentina Season Preview)

A Spanish-language, magazine-style preview of the second half of the 2011/2012 season in the top division of Argentinian football. Well-illustrated in full-colour with photographs and information for the hundreds of players in the division. Published in 2012.
Size: 206mm x 276mm – 98 pages.

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Svensk Elitfotboll Guide 2012 (Sweden Season Preview)

Svensk Elitfotboll Guide 2012 (Sweden Season Preview)

This excellent Swedish-language, magazine-style preview of the 2012 season in the Swedish League is well-illustrated in full-colour with full-page team photographs together with individual player photographs and statistics. Published in 2012.
Size: 211mm x 298mm – 154 pages.

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Oliver’s Almanack of World Football 2012

Oliver’s Almanack of World Football 2012

The 7th edition of this official FIFA publication contains over 1,000 pages of in-depth coverage of the League and Cup competitions of all 208 national football associations. Also includes comprehensive coverage of all international tournaments and continental competitions. Published in April 2012. Available now.
Size: 140mm x 217mm – 1,072 pages.

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Soccer America Complete Guide to MLS 2012

Soccer America Complete Guide to MLS 2012

A well-illustrated, full-colour magazine-style preview of the 2012 season in Major League Soccer in the USA. Includes a club-by-club preview, a player roster for each team and a fixture list for the season. Published in 2012.
Size: 213mm x 275mm – 74 pages.

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ALL THREE OF OUR 2012/2013 RAILWAY GUIDES

ALL THREE OF OUR 2012/2013 RAILWAY GUIDES

Order all three of our 2012-2013 railway guides – Still Steaming, Little Puffers and Tiny Trains – for the price of just £20.00 (UK postage free). See below for further information about the contents of each individual guide. Published in 2012. Available now.
Size of each guide: 156mm x 234mm – 96 pages.

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William Garbutt – The Father of Italian Football

William Garbutt – The Father of Italian Football


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A fascinating biography of William Garbutt, an Englishman who is virtually unknown in his homeland but who played a major role in the development of football in Italy. Forced to retire from playing at the age of 29, Garbutt moved to Italy in 1912 where he managed a number of clubs over the course of the next 25 years, most notably Genoa but also AS Roma, Napoli and AC Milan. Published in 2009.
Size: 129mm x 199mm – 216 pages.

There’s Only One Simon Garner – An Autobiography

There’s Only One Simon Garner – An Autobiography


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The autobiography of Simon Garner a goalscoring hero for Blackburn Rovers during the 1980's. Published in 2002.
Size: 129mm x 197mm – 158 pages.

Garrincha – The Triumph and Tragedy of Brazil’s Forgotten Footballing Hero

Garrincha – The Triumph and Tragedy of Brazil’s Forgotten Footballing Hero


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The fascinating biography of Manuel Francisco dos Santos, better known by his nickname, Garrincha. Garrincha was a football superstar in Brazil the 1950s and 1960s playing in three World Cups and the tricky winger is considered one of the best dribblers of the ball of all time. Despite success on the field of play, Garrincha suffered from his excesses off the field of play which ultimately led to his death at an early age. This edition published in 2005.
Size: 130mm x 199mm – 416 pages.

Paul Gascoigne – Glorious – My World, Football and Me

Paul Gascoigne – Glorious – My World, Football and Me


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A well-illustrated, full-colour book from the former England midfielder Paul Gascoigne, which looks back at the highs and lows of his career which was plagued by many controversial events. Published in 2011.
Size: 198mm x 238mm – 256 pages.

Archie Gemmill – Both Sides of the Border – My Autobiography

Archie Gemmill – Both Sides of the Border – My Autobiography


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The autobiography of Archie Gemmill, the former Captain of the Scotland football team who enjoyed his greatest club successes playing for Brian Clough at Derby County and Nottingham Forest. Published in 2005.
Size: 160mm x 241mm – 242 pages.

Gerrard – My Autobiography

Gerrard – My Autobiography


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The autobiography of England midfielder Steven Gerrard tells of the Liverpool captain's childhood and career so far. This edition published in 2007.
Size: 127mm x 198mm – 512 pages.

Ryan Giggs – My Life, My Story

Ryan Giggs – My Life, My Story


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A well-illustrated, full-colour photographic autobiography from Ryan Giggs, which tells of his long career at Manchester United along with a small section about playing for Wales. Published in 2010.
Size: 200mm x 238mm – 296 pages.

Giggsy – The Biography of Ryan Giggs

Giggsy – The Biography of Ryan Giggs


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A biography of Ryan Giggs, Manchester United's record-breaking Welsh winger who has helped the club win a plethora of silverware over the past 20 years including eleven Premier League titles, the F.A. Cup on four occasions and the Champions League twice. Published in 2010.
Size: 160mm x 240mm – 274 pages.

Ryan Giggs – My Story

Ryan Giggs – My Story


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A well-illustrated full-colour look at the early career of Ryan Giggs. Published in 1995.
Size: 250mm x 260mm – 140 pages.

John Giles – A Football Man – The Autobiography

John Giles – A Football Man – The Autobiography


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The autobiography of Johnny Giles, a legendary player for Leeds United throughout much of the 1960s and 1970s who also played for Manchester United and West Bromwich Albion during his career. Giles was an Irish international footballer who won 59 caps for his country and who actually undertook a player-manager role for the Republic of Ireland for much of the 1970s, including during a two-season spell when he was also employed as player-manager of West Bromwich Albion! Published in 2010.
Size: 160mm x 241mm – 308 pages.

One Hit Wonder – The Jimmy Glass Story

One Hit Wonder – The Jimmy Glass Story


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A fascinating autobiography from Jimmy Glass, a journeyman goalkeeper who is best known for scoring the 95th-minute goal which kept Carlisle United in the Football League in 1999. Glass was also associated with many other clubs during his 17 year playing career and even worked as a bodyguard for a short time! Published in 2004.
Size: 156mm x 235mm – 160 pages.

Feed the Goat – Shaun Goater Autobiography

Feed the Goat – Shaun Goater Autobiography


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The autobiography of the Bermudian striker Shaun Goater who is best remembered for his goalscoring exploits at Manchester City which led to him becoming a cult hero at the club. Published in 2006.
Size: 160mm x 240mm – 204 pages.

The Goalie – Andy Goram – My Story

The Goalie – Andy Goram – My Story


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The entertaining autobiography of Andy Goram, the former Glasgow Rangers and Scotland goalkeeper who also played at a number of other clubs, most notably Oldham Athletic, Hibernian and Motherwell. A hero at Ibrox, Goram was voted as Rangers' greatest ever goalkeeper in a poll of their fans and this book tells of his tempestuous life both on and off the field of play. Published in 2009.
Size: 159mm x 242mm – 237 pages.

Gory Tales – John Gorman – The Autobiography

Gory Tales – John Gorman – The Autobiography


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The autobiography of John Gorman, a Scottish former footballer who played for Carlisle United, Tottenham Hotspur and in the USA for Tampa Bay Rowdies. Gorman has also managed a number of clubs but is best remembered for his time working as assistant to Glenn Hoddle at Spurs, Southampton and during his time as manager of England. Published in 2008.
Size: 177mm x 250mm – 212 pages.

24 Carat Gould – Bobby Gould – The Autobiography

24 Carat Gould – Bobby Gould – The Autobiography


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The autobiography of Bobby Gould, the former striker who played for a number of clubs including Coventry City, Arsenal, Wolverhampton Wanderers, West Bromwich Albion and West Ham United amongst others! Gould is perhaps better known for his long 30 year career in coaching during which he has managed many clubs as well as the Welsh national team. Published in 2010.
Size: 163mm x 242mm – 248 pages.

Andy Gray – Gray Matters – The Autobiography

Andy Gray – Gray Matters – The Autobiography


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The autobiography of Andy Gray, the former Scottish international striker who enjoyed success at a number of clubs during the 1970s and 1980s, notably Dundee United, Aston Villa, Wolverhampton Wanderers and Everton. After retiring as a player Gray forged a successful career as a football pundit on satellite TV. This edition published in 2005.
Size: 112mm x 178mm – 280 pages.

Jimmy Greaves – The Heart of the Game

Jimmy Greaves – The Heart of the Game


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Former England striker Jimmy Greaves looks back at how every aspect of football has changed over the fifty years he has been involved in the sport. Greaves includes many anecdotes of his career and of other people he has known in the game. Published in 2005.
Size: 160mm x 241mm – 353 pages.

Greavsie – Jimmy Greaves Autobiography

Greavsie – Jimmy Greaves Autobiography


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A characteristically humorous autobiography from Jimmy Greaves which tells of his amazing goalscoring feats for Chelsea, AC Milan, Tottenham Hotspur and England. Greaves also tells of the disappointment of failing to make the World Cup-winning team of 1966, and of his battle against the alcoholism. This edition published in 2004.
Size: 109mm x 178mm – 560 pages.

Greavsie – Jimmy Greaves Autobiography

Greavsie – Jimmy Greaves Autobiography


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A characteristically humorous autobiography from Jimmy Greaves which tells of his amazing goalscoring feats for Chelsea, AC Milan, Tottenham Hotspur and England. Greaves also tells of the disappointment of failing to make the World Cup-winning team of 1966, and of his battle against the alcoholism. Published in 2003.
Size: 160mm x 240mm – 406 pages.

John Greig – My Story

John Greig – My Story


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The autobiography of John Greig, a Rangers legend recently voted their Greatest Ever Player who also won 44 caps for Scotland, leading the team which famously beat England in 1967. This edition published in 2006.

We all live in a Perry Groves World – My Story

We all live in a Perry Groves World – My Story


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The autobiography of former Arsenal player, Perry Groves, who became a cult hero for Gunners' fans during his six years at the club, 1986-1992. Groves reveals many of the notorious off-field antics of the team during this period. Published in 2006.
Size: 162mm x 241mm – 278 pages.

Ruud Gullit: The Chelsea Diary

Ruud Gullit: The Chelsea Diary


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A diary which gives a day-by-day account of Ruud Gullit's time as Manager of Chelsea between May 1996 and May 1997.
Size: 180mm x 255mm – 294 pages.

In Where It Hurts – Bryan Gunn – My Autobiography

In Where It Hurts – Bryan Gunn – My Autobiography


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The autobiography of former Aberdeen, Norwich City, Hibernian and Scotland goalkeeper Bryan Gunn. Gunn is well-known for his fundraising for children with leukaemia after losing a daughter to the illness and £1.00 from the sale this book goes to the charity fund. Published in 2006.
Size: 160mm x 240mm – 271 pages.

Dietmar Hamann – The Didi Man: My Love Affair with Liverpool

Dietmar Hamann – The Didi Man: My Love Affair with Liverpool


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Dietmar Hamann, the former Germany and Liverpool FC midfielder, recounts many anecdotes about his 7 years with the Reds during which he became an Anfield favourite as he helped the team lift a plethora of trophies as they won the League Cup, F.A. Cup, UEFA Cup and UEFA Champions League. Published in 2012.
Size: 141mm x 223mm – 272 pages.

Football Ambassador – Eddie Hapgood – The Autobiography of an Arsenal Legend

Football Ambassador – Eddie Hapgood – The Autobiography of an Arsenal Legend


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First published in 1945, this is a reprint of the autobiography of Eddie Hapgood, the famous Captain of Arsenal and England in the years before the Second World War who made over 400 appearances for the Gunners. This edition published in 2009.
Size: 153mm x 231mm – 182 pages.

Never Again – The Story of Bob Hardisty – England’s Greatest Amateur Footballer

Never Again – The Story of Bob Hardisty – England’s Greatest Amateur Footballer


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The interesting biography of Bob Hardisty, a famous English amateur footballer during the years following the Second World War who played most of his career at Bishop Auckland, winning the F.A. Amateur Cup on three occasions and acting as Captain of the Great Britain Olympic Football Team during 1948, 1952 and 1956. Hardisty became firm friends with the legendary manager Matt Busby during his service in the War and briefly came out of retirement to help Manchester United fulfil their Reserve Team fixtures following the Munich Air Disaster. Published in 2010.
Size: 162mm x 240mm – 302 pages.

Where’s Your Caravan? My Life on Football’s B-Roads – Chris Hargreaves

Where’s Your Caravan? My Life on Football’s B-Roads – Chris Hargreaves


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The memoir of Chris Hargreaves, a footballer who made over 700 appearances during his long career, mostly in the lower divisions at a number of clubs including Grimsby Town, Hull City, Plymouth Argyle, Northampton Town, Oxford United and Torquay United. Published in 2011.
Size: 129mm x 198mm – 344 pages.

Owen Hargreaves – The Biography of Manchester United’s Midfield Maestro

Owen Hargreaves – The Biography of Manchester United’s Midfield Maestro


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A biography of Owen Hargreaves, the Canadian-born England and Manchester United midfielder who made his name playing in the Bundesliga for Bayern Munich before his move to England in 2007. Published in 2008.
Size: 158mm x 241mm – 291 pages.

King Joey – Up Front and Personal – Joe Harper Autobiography

King Joey – Up Front and Personal – Joe Harper Autobiography


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The autobiography of Joe Harper, one of the great goalscorers of Scottish football who scored 325 goals in 542 senior appearances and is best remembered for his successful time playing for Aberdeen FC. Published in 2008.
Size: 160mm x 242mm – 246 pages.

Brian Harris – The Authorised Biography

Brian Harris – The Authorised Biography


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The authorised biography of Brian Harris, the former Everton, Cardiff City and Newport County player who was known as a natural joker during is playing days. Published in 2003.
Size: 172mm x 247mm – 160 pages.

Please Don’t Go – Big John’s Journey Back to Life – John Hartson

Please Don’t Go – Big John’s Journey Back to Life – John Hartson


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A fascinating book in which John Hartson, the former Welsh International striker who is best remembered for his time playing for Celtic, Arsenal and West Ham United, tells of his struggle against an aggressive form of cancer and his fight to get back to full health. Published in 2010.
Size: 159mm x 242mm – 239 pages.

John Hartson – The Autobiography

John Hartson – The Autobiography


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The autobiography of John Hartson, the Welsh International striker who has been a top goalscorer at clubs including West Ham United, Arsenal and Celtic. Published in 2006.
Size: 160mm x 240mm – 290 pages.

Jimmy – The Autobiography of Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink

Jimmy – The Autobiography of Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink


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The autobiography of the Dutch international striker Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink who has been a top goalscorer at a number of clubs including Boavista, Leeds United, Atletico Madrid, Chelsea and Middlesbrough. Published in 2005.
Size: 160mm x 240mm – 270 pages.

Rangers Legends – Mark Hateley

Rangers Legends – Mark Hateley


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A reissue of Mark Hateley's autobiography which was first published in 1993. Hateley tells us of his career which has included spells at three of Europe's biggest teams – AC Milan, Monaco and, of course, Glasgow Rangers. This edition published in 2001.
Size: 129mm x 198mm – 153 pages.

The Quiet Assassin – The Davie Hay Story

The Quiet Assassin – The Davie Hay Story


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The autobiography of Davie Hay, a former Scottish international midfielder who made his name at Celtic during the early 1970s before transferring to Chelsea following a dispute. Hay later retired from playing due to injury at the age of just 28 but later embarked on a career in management with spells in charge at a number of clubs including Celtic, Motherwell and St. Mirren. Published in 2009.
Size: 163mm x 241mm – 254 pages.

Johnny Haynes – The Maestro

Johnny Haynes – The Maestro


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An excellently-produced and well-illustrated biography of the late Johnny Haynes, one of the most famous and influential figures of English football. Haynes, who is remembered as one of the best passers of the ball of all time, made over 650 appearances for Fulham between 1952 and 1970, many as Captain and also played 56 times for England, Captaining the side on 22 occasions. Published in 2008.
Size: 215mm x 303mm – 311 pages.

David Healy – The Story so Far

David Healy – The Story so Far


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A full-colour, well-illustrated look at the international career of David Healy, Northern Ireland's record goalscorer who has so far scored 33 goals for his country in just 63 appearances. Published in 2007.
Size: 225mm x 225mm – 96 pages.

Chicharito – The Javier Hernandez Story

Chicharito – The Javier Hernandez Story


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A well-illustrated, full-colour biography of Javier Hernandez, the young Mexico international striker nicknamed "El Chicharito" (The Little Pea) in his homeland, who has proved a real hit at Manchester United since his move to the club in 2010. Published in 2012.
Size: 197mm x 252mm – 128 pages.

Memories of a failed footballer and a crap journalist – Paul Hince

Memories of a failed footballer and a crap journalist – Paul Hince


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A memoir from Paul Hince, a former professional footballer who began his career at Manchester United and also played at Charlton Athletic, Bury and Crewe Alexandra. After retiring as a player, Hince entered journalism and became the Chief Sports Writer at the Manchester Evening News where his weekly columns got up the noses of fans of both City and United. Published in 2009.
Size: 139mm x 217mm – 186 pages.

From Mine to Milan – The Gerry Hitchens Story

From Mine to Milan – The Gerry Hitchens Story


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A biography of the late Gerry Hitchens, an England international striker who played for Cardiff City and Aston Villa during the 1950s and then moved to Italy in 1961, playing for a number of clubs including Internazionale and Torino during a 9 year spell in the country. This edition published in 2010.
Size: 157mm x 234mm – 192 pages.

Steve Hodge – The Man With Maradona’s Shirt

Steve Hodge – The Man With Maradona’s Shirt


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The autobiography of former England midfielder, Steve Hodge, who played for a number of clubs, most notably Nottingham Forest, Aston Villa, Tottenham Hotspur and Leeds United. Hodge played in the 1986 World Cup quarter-final between England and Argentina which saw Diego Maradona score the infamous "Hand of God" goal and Hodge exchanged shirts with Maradona at the end of this game. Published in 2010.
Size: 142mm x 223mm – 301 pages.

Rick Holden – The Autobiography – Football, It’s a Minging Life!

Rick Holden – The Autobiography – Football, It’s a Minging Life!


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The autobiography of Rick Holden, a former footballer who played for a number of English clubs during the 1980s and 1990s, most notably, Oldham Athletic, Watford and Manchester City. Holden fills his autobiography with recollections of the many respected coaches and managers he worked under in addition to many humorous anecdotes. Published in 2010.
Size: 161mm x 241mm – 160 pages.

Paul Holland – Talking Double Dutch

Paul Holland – Talking Double Dutch


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The autobiography of Paul Holland, a former footballer who played most of his career in the the lower divisions of the Football League, most notably at Chesterfield (for who he played in an F.A. Cup Semi-Final and the replay) and Mansfield Town, who he later managed for a short period. Published in 2009.
Size: 163mm x 241mm – 192 pages.

A Tenner and a Box of Kippers – The Story of Keith Houchen

A Tenner and a Box of Kippers – The Story of Keith Houchen


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A biography of former Coventry City striker Keith Houchen who is remembered for scoring a spectacular diving header against Tottenham Hotspur when Coventry won the 1987 F.A. Cup Final. Houchen also played for a number of other clubs including Hibernian before ending his career at Hartlepool United which was also his first club. Published in 2006.
Size: 155mm x 235mm – 255 pages.

Emlyn Hughes – A Tribute to Crazy Horse

Emlyn Hughes – A Tribute to Crazy Horse


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A biography of the late Emlyn Hughes the former Captain of Liverpool who made 665 appearances during 12 years at Anfield and also won 62 caps for England, Captaining his country along the way. Published in 2006.
Size: 160mm x 241mm – 189 pages.

The Ernie Hunt Story – Joker in the Pack

The Ernie Hunt Story – Joker in the Pack


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A biography of Ernie Hunt, a colourful midfielder with an eye for goal who is chiefly remembered for his time playing for Swindon Town, Wolves and Coventry City during the 1960s and 1970s. Published in 2004.
Size: 178mm x 255mm – 192 pages.

Charlie Hurley –

Charlie Hurley – "The Greatest Centre-Half the World has Ever Seen"


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A biography of Charlie Hurley, the talented former Republic of Ireland centre-half who is best remembered for his time at Sunderland AFC where he made over 350 appearances during 12 years at the club. Hurley is so highly regarded that Sunderland's fans voted him the club's "Player of the Century" in 1979 when the club celebrated its Centenary. Published in 2008.
Size: 166mm x 241mm – 255 pages.

Geoff Hurst – 1966 And All That

Geoff Hurst – 1966 And All That


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This revised and updated edition of Geoff Hurst's autobiography has been produced to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of England's 1966 World Cup triumph – Hurst famously scored a hat-trick in the 1966 World Cup Final. Published in 2005.
Size: 158mm x 240mm – 340 pages.

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