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Eddie Gray was among the most skilful and exciting players in Leeds United's history and whose links with the club have been further strengthened by his roles as manager, youth team coach, reserve-team coach and now assistant manager.;Gray takes readers back to his home town of Glasgow, explaining how he developed his skills as a boy and what life was like for him in the ten years in which he was not involved with Leeds and the upsurge in his fortunes since his return to the club after a ten-...

Peter Shilton is a legend in football. One of the greatest goalkeepers to play in this country, his 25 clean sheets in one season at Nottingham Forest, and 67 throughout a lengthy international career are landmarks in the modern game. He started out at 15 with Leicester City, achieved fame at Stoke City, then won two European Cups and a League Championship medal with Forest. He's played in numerous World Cup campaigns (both successful and unsuccessful), was the keeper involved with Maradona's 'H...

The fully updated autobiography of football's bling king Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink -- the outspoken Dutch goalscorer extraordinaire, and former Leeds, Chelsea and Middlesbrough striker, now playing for Charlton. A predator in front of goal, Jerrell, as his mother calls him, had made his name in Portugal with Boavista, before George Graham snapped him up for Leeds in summer 1997. His goalscoring made him an instant hero at Elland Road, a status he lost when he asked to leave the club because they...

Respected across the world, Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is credited with revolutionising one of the biggest clubs in Europe – famously bringing free-flowing football to ‘boring, boring Arsenal’ – and with influencing approaches to the modern game. In an industry of disposable contracts and ruthless sacking, his long tenure is testament to his success and dedication, and to the loyalty of players and fans. Wenger cooperated with leading sports journalist Xavier Rivoire to write this authorised...

GBP80 million in debt and with financial meltdown a matter of weeks away, in July 2003 Chelsea Football Club were saved from almost certain penury by Roman Abramovich, a reclusive young billionaire that few people outside his native Russia had heard of. Making History, Not Reliving It recounts the first decade of Roman's rule in London mirrored against a backdrop of an ever-changing, social-media-driven, angst and envy-ridden world where the revolving door of change seems to spin as fast as that...

From Dixie Dean to Tim Cahill, from Harry Catterick to Howard Kendall, from Wembley in 1933 to Rotterdam in 1985, there's never a dull moment watching Everton. Everton FC is perfect half-time reading for Everton fans, featuring famous players, great games, fascinating facts and intriguing incidents. Filled with variety, excitement, and no little drama, Everton FC will make you feel just like you're watching the match.

The Official Little Book of Liverpool FC (fourth edition), officially licensed by LFC, has been fully revised and updated for the 2016-17 season. It contains over 165 notable and quotable quotes from Alan Hansen and Graeme Souness, through Michael Owen, Robbie Fowler and Jamie Redknapp, to recently retired legends Jamie Carragher and Steven Gerrard, few clubs can boast as many people with so much to say for themselves. This updated edition with new images captures the character and characters of...

Pick up your pens and pencils and get creative - the biggest ever FIFA World Cup is here! The Official 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia (TM) Activity and Colouring Book is packed with star players to colour in, plus spot the difference games, dot to dots and word searches, all based on 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia (TM)! Includes amazing football facts and more than 150 colourful football stickers to use with the activities.