Sports stories

A publication that captures the meteoric rise of Sevilla FC. The setbacks and the astonishing triumphs. A season by season reference companion. Early history of club and Spanish football.

In Over the Boundary, Stella defies societal norms to become the first female cricketer in her town. This inspiring fiction novel celebrates resilience, empowerment, breaking barriers, and the pursuit of dreams in a male-dominated sport.

Blending elements from both HR and Formula 1 can yield a powerful combination

Golfing Gods or Delinquents. Make up your own mind by reading this fascinating transcript from the archives of the Caring Challenge Match Reports (Season One & Two: November 2021 - April 2023)

Depression within Cricket has hit the headlines in recent years with many household names such as Andrew Flintoff, Steve Harmison and Marcus Trescothick opening up about their own experiences and battles.

The outbreak of the Second World War came towards the closing stages of the 1939 cricket season. Hitler permitted us almost to complete an exceptionally interesting season, Sir Home Gordon, wrote in the Cricketer magazine.

The outbreak of the Second World War came towards the closing stages of the 1939 cricket season. Hitler permitted us almost to complete an exceptionally interesting season, Sir Home Gordon, wrote in the Cricketer magazine.

Cricketers are human beings just like ordinary people. If they don’t perform well, it is not right to hurl abuses at them.

Cricketers are human beings just like ordinary people. If they don’t perform well, it is not right to hurl abuses at them. In today’s world, hurling abuses or cursing cricketers is common.

After suffering with mental health issues myself caused by football, I had to stay out of the game for 17 years until, with help from my GP and my counsellor, I recovered and had grieved the loss of my playing career.

This book provides a means to compare and contrast the best EFL League 2 stadiums from all over the England. I have found that when it comes to finding out information about a football ground that this can be very hit and miss.

This book provides a means to compare and contrast the best EFL 1 stadiums from all over the England. I have found that when it comes to finding out information about a football ground that this can be very hit and miss.

This book provides a means to compare and contrast the best Premier League stadiums from all over the England. I have found that when it comes to finding out information about a football ground that this can be very hit and miss.

Who wears what in the EFL League One? Which apparel brands are dominating on the EFL League One pitches? Are most shirt and sleeve sponsors gambling companies?

Who wears what in the EFL Championship? Which apparel brands are dominating on the EFL Championship pitches? Are most shirt and sleeve sponsors gambling companies?

I was privileged to be able to interview Keith Boanas, ex-manager of the Estonia women's national football team, now president of Surrey Coaches Association UK, replacing the late Sir Bobby Robson.

Do you know how many Reds have scored on their birthday?

The history of football is littered with legendary names: Greatest ever lists usually include the likes of Pele, Maradona, George Best, Ferenc Puskas, Franz Beckenbauer, Eusebio, Alfredo Di Stefano, Johan Cruyff and, in the interest of fairness, Lev Yashi

William Cropper was an English cricketer and footballer who played cricket for Derbyshire County Cricket Club between 1882 and 1888 and football, as a centre forward, once for Derby County.

Many footballers not only shine in the field but some also in society.

Many players have notable careers, but even some of the biggest names' careers are eclipsed by their extremely successful partners

Davor Suker Honours Club Real Madrid La Liga: 1997 Supercopa de España: 1997 UEFA Champions League: 1998 Intercontinental Cup: 1998

They say that in order to be a top athlete you need to cut down on drinking and smoking. This is simply not true, since some of the greatest heroes in sports were more than just good drinkers.

Whether it is a short or long tale, there have been a number of different bizarre stories down the years. Take for example former West Ham United player Marco Boogers who ended up living in a caravan.

Soccer haircuts have been trending the last few years. Why? Because soccer player haircuts are some of the best short, medium and long men’s hairstyles.

Do you think that professional footballers are too busy on the field to do anything else?

Talent can often be passed through different generations and football has certainly had more than its fair share of families who have enjoyed success in the sport.

From Jim Thorpe to Dave Winfield to Bo Jackson to Seattle Sounders co-owner Russell Wilson, the history of sports is littered with athletes who fascinated fans by being able to shine at a high level in more than one competitive pastime.

This book includes Footballers who have been convicted or accused of serious crimes.

When coaching Under 13, Under 14, Under 15, Under 16, and High School level players, expect them to be able to perform a range of skills. Popularity and self-esteem coupled with early or late stages of puberty sometimes produce an "all-knowing" attitude.