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Few people have made such an impact on so many areas of football, in so many parts of the world, as Gordon Jago. Jago - a tall, thoughtful centre-half with Charlton Athletic - made his biggest impression as a manager. In England, he created the foundation for the greatest Queens Park Rangers side in history - leading to speculation linking him with the national job - before transforming the identity of one of the country's most notorious clubs, Millwall. Jago resigned from the Den out of principle after a controversial episode of BBC TV's Panorama and moved to the US. He spent time in Florida before settling in Texas. From there, he was engaged in the political side of the North American game and was involved in discussions for America's hosting of the 1994 World Cup and the creation of the MLS. After retiring from coaching, Jago remained heavily involved with the Dallas Cup - a key part of the cultural heritage of the North American game - and was rewarded for his services to youth football with an MBE in 2006.

Ricky Hill grew up beneath the shadow of Wembley Stadium, where he sold programmes at England games as a boy. When he was seven, he was told by a teacher that only two in every hundred boys could possibly make it as a professional footballer. Ricky told her he would be one of the two. Ten years later, this gifted midfielder scored on his debut for Luton Town. Ricky stayed with Luton for 14 years, made 508 appearances and became a club legend. Emerging at a time when racism was rife, he was only the fourth black player to represent England. Later, as a coach, he had to fight to smash down barriers holding back black managers, and devised an equivalent of the NFL's 'Rooney Rule' to help BAME applicants secure senior coaching jobs in English football. While Ricky has won trophies and awards overseas, he has been overlooked in this country. In Love of the Game, he tells the shocking story behind his short spell in charge of Luton, and reveals just how much the football decision-makers in England have ignored him and other black coaches.

Steve Darby was raised on old school values in the shadow of the Kop.He bathed in an outside tub, stood on a milk crate on terraces at Anfield and Goodison Park, and went on to spend five decades in football remaining true to himself - and the players he coached. From Bahrain to Tasmania and many points in between, Steve wanted football to be fund for his players and for his players to use football to learn more about life. Along the way, he taught himself Arabic and Malay, dine with sultans and kings, picked up a few medals, upset a few football and actual politicians, and became one of the most successful and effective foreign football coaches in South East Asia.

The Matildas are now one of the most beloved national teams in Australia. But who were the women and men who helped build and develop the women's game locally?Greg Downes profiles 18 people - some well-known in the football fraternity, others not so well-known - who have made contributions, big and small, to help make the women's game what it is today. 'Dedicated Lives' is a living history to be treasured.Based on his PhD dissertation, Greg has talked with, and interviewed, the individuals at length about what brought them into football and, importantly, what has kept them in it. At a time when women's football is riding as high as it has ever been, and with Australia sharing co-hosting responsibilities for the 2023 Women's World Cup, 'Dedicated Lives' is a must-read for anyone interested in football history, women's football, or women's sport fighting and winning against the odds generally.

Strength, speed and dedication: Cristiano Ronaldo is known throughout the world as a colossus of the modern game.But did you know that he underwent laser heart surgery aged just fifteen to enable him to continue playing the game he loved?Or that Nacional, his first professional club, donated twenty balls and two sets of kits to his youth team in order to sign him?Or how he came to be known as abelhinha -'little bee'- a name he would later pass on to his Yorkshire Terrier?Find out all this and more in Luca Caioli's biography of the global superstar, featuring exclusive insights from those who know him best and even the man himself.

"e;My Life in Fishing is a poignant reminder of what true legends are made of."e; - Andy Mill, Olympian, five-time Gold Cup Champion, and author of A Passion for TarponStu Apte is one of the most recognized and storied figures in saltwater fishing - in all of fishing - and a larger-than-life legend in the sport. He has held, or still holds, over six dozen IGFA world records for various species, gear, line, and tippet. In My Life in Fishing, as only the most accomplished captain and guide can, he shares his tips and insights gleaned from this lifelong pursuit for any and every species, including especially giant tarpon. These are his favorite personal stories, about world records, and winds, and tides, and patterns, and flies, but also about the remarkable people who have fished their way through his life. There are stories and glimpses that you won't find in other history books - an amusing episode with Harry and Bess Truman on board Stu's skiff, an impromptu side-of-the-road meeting with baseball hall-of-famer Ted Williams that led to a forty-year friendship, and an afternoon of drinking Cuban mojitos aboard Pilar with Earnest Hemingway that includes Hemingway's own mojito recipe. My Life in Fishing is more than a collection of engaging stories and fly fishing pointers; it is a glimpse of the development and evolution of the sport, and of saltwater fly fishing at its highest level, through the eyes and anecdotes of the only man who can tell the stories. My Life in Fishing is a seminal work to be treasured by everyone who shares his passion for the sport and the stories that surround it. "e;I don't believe anyone has equaled his achievements as a tarpon fisherman: he caught world-record fish, he guided others to world records, and he established the ways it would always be done. Others have caught bigger tarpon in the years since, strictly as anglers, guided by others who found the fish. Apte mastered all parts of the puzzle, from exploration and boatsmanship to the moment of landing. That stands alone."e; - Thomas McGuane, author of The Longest Silence, from the Foreword "e;Witty, instructive, and engaging, this master of rod and reel is an angler's angler, and My Life in Fishing is the equivalent of a day in the flats on a school of permit."e; - Tom Brokaw, former NBC Nightly News anchor and managing editor, host of Buccaneers & Bones"e;If stories of angling challenges send your pulse into overdrive as they do mine, My Life in Fishing is a must read!"e; - Sandy Moret, Founder, Florida Keys Fly Fishing School and Florida Keys Outfitters

The book from the author's perspective is about someone who came to golf late. He has a conflicted look back in time when he began playing golf, knowing now he did not see the whole picture but only that he wanted to play golf. No consideration of what playing golf would entail. He knows very well a clear-headed and well-thought-out approach to start playing golf probably would have stymied or created mental crutches rather than playing golf. He would have discovered reasons not to play. He obviously did not think of the "e;driver first"e; approach-to start with the driver and find out what to expect going forward. The bulk of the book is not about golf. It is about being an adult when he decided to start playing golf. Some of what happened on and off the golf course. It is not about the fine points of a good golf game.

KYRIE IRVINGOver the past decade, Kyrie Irving has become one of the most well-known names in the NBA and is now widely regarded as one of the best point guards in the league. However, he is not only well known for his basketball prowess, but also his outspoken attitude and sometimes controversial interviews.In this book, we will cover everything there is to know about Kyrie Irving as a basketball player, and also as a man, looking deep into his NBA, College, and High School basketball careers, as well as his life outside of basketball!Here Is A Preview Of What You'll Learn About Inside...Kyrie's Early LifeHigh School CareerCollege CareerNBA Career To DateBecoming A ChampionKyrie's Life Outside Of BasketballWhat's Next For Kyrie IrvingMuch, Much More!

Life's tragic moments can definitely leave an enormous impact on someone's life, and giving up seems to be the best choice, but even the worst of times can be a stepping-stone toward something great. It's a matter of how you face your trials and apply it to whatever you do best in life and keep working on it. When you face your trials positively, blessings will surely come. It's not a matter of when, but it's the attitude itself that creates a bundle of joy around you. Being patient, determined, and willing are the keys to getting there, but life is also worthless without the power of faith. Believing in something bigger than yourself is your biggest ally in life, and it makes all the difference every single day, and don't ever be discouraged during the early disappointments, because it's part of the long process that'll eventually become your biggest success in life. Everything is based on comparison, and every demand from your trials can always be turned as your work ethic later on. It's the inspiration that was gained from the fight that'll motivate you to get better and better with whatever your passion is in life. Always be inspired in every trial you face, for these are stepping-stones for a higher purpose.

DeCarera lived a life most people in her city of Baltimore could relate to. But with all the bumps in her road and rough edges, she continued to walk upright, because starting over became a natural thing to do. Coming from a one-bedroom apartment with three people living in it, not knowing where the next meal was coming from, and then dealing with the unexpected death of her mother. While trying to fit in with her own family, and just feeling lonely, misunderstood, and ugly however, just like edges, life can be rough with a pretty side.

In the 1990's, Dallas was a basketball wasteland. Luckily for the city, along came Dirk Nowitzki, a towering Wurzburg, Germany native with a cool efficiency and the ability to basket shots from seemingly impossible angles. Nowitzki spent his entire 21-season NBA career with the Dallas Mavericks, the longest tenure of any one player with one team in the league's history, and led them to their first and only NBA championship, while being named a 14-time All-Star, a 12-time All-NBA Team member, and the first European player to receive the NBA's Most Valuable Player Award. Zac Crain, award-winning journalist for D Magazine who moved to Dallas the same year that Nowitzki began his career in the city, memorializes Nowitzki's career through a lyric essay reminiscent of Hanif Abdurraqib's Go Ahead in the Rain that mixes with author's story with the basketball legend's, charting the highs and lows (and mostly highs) of the Mavs' all-time statistical leader's career and what they mean to the city of Dallas and its now basketball-obsessed citizens.

When Cramton Bowl was completed in 1922, no one had any idea of the unique place it would occupy in sports history. It was originally conceived as a multi-purpose facility that would focus on baseball and served as the spring training home for the Philadelphia A's for two seasons, with many professional teams stopping in for exhibition games, including a rematch of the 1926 World Series between the Yankees and the Cardinals in 1927. As the largest established stadium in the state during those early years, Alabama and Auburn played more than 70 football games in the facility, treating fans to the likes of Paul "e;Bear"e; Bryant and Don Hudson. It was home to the first HBCU Classic, the Turkey Day Classic between Alabama State and Tuskegee, and the site of the first night football game in the South (as well as the first night college football game and the second pro baseball game under the lights in the South). For more than 60 years it was home to the Blue-Gray All Star Football Classic where stars such as Y.A. Tittle, Len Dawson, Fran Tarkenton, Howie Long and Jerry Rice roamed the sidelines of Cramton Bowl, but there were plenty of other activities in the stadium during that time, including 'Lucky' Teter's traveling daredevil show in 1934, the Negro League World Series, games involving the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League and Billy Graham's Greater Montgomery Crusade in 1965.

Bursting upon the National Hockey League scene in the fall of 1966 amid enormous hype and expectations, Robert Gordon "e;Bobby"e; Orr would go on to exceed all predictions of greatness. Displaying All-Star level ability from the start, it was his talent as a play maker and scorer that utterly revolutionized the game of hockey. At the same time, Orr helped revive a tired, long-suffering Boston Bruins team, leading them to their first Stanley Cup in twenty-nine years at the age of twenty-two. Orr and company would drink from the Cup again two years later as he continued to cement his legacy with MVP Awards and Norris Trophies. The unforgettable sight of him rushing the puck up ice with blond hair flying was a thing of sheer athletic beauty. But Orr's fragile knees plagued him throughout his career, ultimately forcing him to retire before the age of thirty. But in his ten years with the Bruins, the remarkable body of work and the greatness he achieved prompt many hockey historians to regard him as the all-around greatest, most skillful player in history. Number 4: Bobby Orr! is the most ambitious in-depth look at Orr and the Bruins' greatest decade.

When Claire reflects on her life now in the opening chapter, she mentions that her right leg is in a brace. Readers are left wondering what happened. Why is she grateful to be able to walk only a few steps? The answer is gradually revealed over the course of the memoir as Claire writes about her equestrian life and the years following its sudden end on September 13, 1997. While she chronicles her past, her story weaves into and out of the now.Although Claire feels that she will never completely let go of the successesor of the crushing disappointmentsthat accentuated her time in the equestrian world, this memoir is about so much more. Its about being driven to pursue a goal. Its about life-changing loss. Its about arduous recovery. Its about a life evolving into something completely unexpected.A compelling story of determination, resilience, and persistence in the face of tremendous loss, this memoir is bound to be inspiring, particularly for the many individuals who are forced to confront life-altering challenges.

Life Athletes come in all shapes and sizes, ages, and abilities. Your body should be there for you when you need it, and it can be the center of a more graceful and relaxed life. Learn how a philosophy and practice that works for an Olympic athlete can prepare you for challenges we face across life's spectrum.

Ric Charlesworth, world champion coach and best selling author of The Coach and Staying at the Top, has long been an ardent fan of Shakespeares plays and poetry. Over the course of a career that has seen Ric as a medical graduate, Olympic sportsman, first class cricketer, politician and champion coach, he has seen many of his own thoughts and observations on coaching and people management mirrored by Shakespeares insight into human nature and motivation. In Shakespeare the Coach, Ric combines forces with Shakespeare to produce a blueprint for every manager, coach, team leader or anyone motivated to achieve, that will allow them to fully harness their potential.

Exploring seventy years of social, regional and cultural history through the eyes of one of cricket's earliest Test match wayfarers, Barry Knight.

It's All About the Buzz: Understanding Terrace Culture is a collection of authentic stories and memories of football fans from across the UK and reflections on growing up in the 80s and 90s. From the music to fashion, epic football wins to after-match brawls, the recollections paint a varied and accurate view of life at the time. The voices are unapologetic but at the same time define and defend views that may be questioned today.The description of levels of rivalries between other fans and groups and political tensions of that era hit home how hardcore support was for your chosen team and the levels you would go to rise above the rest.This is a time capsule of lost tales, stories that, until now, haven't been shared with the masses. It's a fascinating snapshot of the past that is sure to be recognised by anyone who came of age at the time.

Powerfully built, skilled at submissions and vicious, Evan "The Strangler" Lewis earned his reputation as the most feared professional wrestler of the 19th Century. Even a squad of Buffalo Police Officers could not stop Lewis' vicious attacks.This book takes a detailed look at Lewis' life inside and outside the wrestling arena including the two controversial matches with Sorakichi Matsada that forever marked him as a villain.

"My sincere wish is that you enjoy reading these stories at least half as much as we enjoyed living them.">If you love golf, you love it all - its illustrious past, its nail-biting present, and its unforetold future. If only you could experience it all, from the vantage point of someone who has "been there and done that" alongside golf legends who have played and won around the world. Now you can. Caddie-to-the-stars Lawrence Malestic's behind-the-scenes and on-the-fairway memoir is like a time machine that takes you back in time to witness an extraordinary era in the history of professional golf. Open the pages of Golf Road: My Time with The Masters of the Game and travel with Malestic on his remarkable journey from novice country-club looper to professional-tour caddie. His stories are equal parts educational and entertaining, hilarious and harrowing ... and now they're yours for the taking. A must-read for both enthusiasts and casual fans of the game of golf! Lawrence Malestic's warts-and-all saga encompasses 14 years of traversing green miles, from his "Caddyshack" years at North Shore Country Club outside Chicago to packing for (and rubbing elbows with) some of the most titanic names to ever don a glove and stick a peg in the ground - iconic players like Chi Chi Rodriguez, Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, Severiano Ballesteros, and Lee Trevino. Through these never-before-told stories, you'll visit 18 countries and the top golf venues on earth - from the birthplace of the game, St. Andrews in Scotland, to the lush and hallowed grounds of Augusta National. With a foreword written by golf superstar Gary Player, one of Malestic's former bosses.

'A book that'll change your perspective on life. You'll not be able to put it down.' Fearne CottonAs seen on 'Living Wild; How to Change your Life' a two-part prime-time series on Channel 4, Loose Women and The Great Celebrity Bake Off for SU2COn the precipice of starting her adult life, aged eighteen, Sophie, a rebellious and incorrigible wild child, crashed her car and was instantly paralysed from the chest down. Rushed to hospital, everything she had dreamed for her life was instantly forgotten and her journey to rediscover herself and build a different life began. But being told she would never walk again would come to be the least of her concerns.Over the next eighteen years, as she strived to come to terms with the change in her body, her relationships were put to the test; she has had to learn to cope with the many unexpected and unpredictable setbacks of living with paralysis; she has had to overcome her own and other people's perceptions of disability and explore the limits of her abilities, all whilst searching for love, acceptance, meaning, identity, and purpose. Driving Forwards is a remarkable and powerful memoir, detailing Sophie's life-changing injury, her recovery, and her life since. Strikingly honest, her story is unusual and yet relatable, inspiring us to see how adversity can be channelled into opportunity and how ongoing resilience can ultimately lead to empowerment.

The Rugby Hero Who Died Too Young. iAs a 19yr old Prince Obolensky captured the nations hearts. Now, finally, his story will be told./i

Packed with quotes and insights, The Little Book of Shane Warne explores the man who, by unanimous consent, pitched the ball of the century, and earned his place in the pantheon of exceptional players.

The Man John L. Sullivan FearedWilliam Muldoon reigned as undefeated World Heavyweight Wrestling Champion for 9 years before embarking on a career as America's first celebrity trainer.Initially training athletes like John L. Sullivan, Muldoon trained athletes, businessmen and politicians at the first health resorts in America. Read about the Solid Man vanquishing his foes in the ring and meeting challenges outside of it.The Last American World Champion Who Wrestled Greco-Roman Style

Recounts the life, struggles, and basketball triumphs of the controversial Philadelphia 76ers star, who rose from poverty and a run-in with the law to become the most valuable player in the National Basketball League in the 2000-2001 season.