Sport Books

All Sports

My Favourite Year by Nick Hornby

Writings on football edited by Nick Hornby. Works include Roddy Doyle, Nick Hornby and many others.

Boxing

In Black and White by Donald McRae

In 1936 Jesse Owens won four gold medals at the Olympic games in Berlin.
Two years later Joe Louis ended white domination in boxing.
Since then these two sportsmen have had uncertain futures.
Donald McRae chronicles their fall from the dizzy heights of stardom through no fault of their own.

Zen of Muhammad Ali by Davis Miller

The Zen of Muhammad Ali and Other Obsessions tells us of fighting, living, friendship and love.

Bull Fighting

Bull Fever by Kenneth Tynan

Kenneth Tynan's two compulsions were drama and bullfighting.
In this book Tynan brings to life all the drama and the pathos of the ring.
He doesn't hold back when it comes to death, not just of the bulls but the bullfighters also.
His account of the death of Manuel Rodriguez Manolete is harrowing and complete.

Climbing

Games Climbers Play by Ken Wilson

With over 100 articles on mountaineering taken from contemporary magazines and journals, this anthology is a must for the climbing enthusiast.

Cricket

Cricket Umpiring and Scoring by Tom Smith

This book contains the laws of cricket, updated after a revision in 2000.

Football

The Damned Utd by David Peace

Brian Clough was one of the most controversial of managers, if not the most controversial.
His ability to get the most out of average players astounded even his fiercest critics, and probably his fellow managers.

This novel is centered around his brief stay at Leeds United.

Fowler My Autobiography by Robert Fowler

Robbie looks back at what was, what wasn't and what might have been, as well as looking to the future.

Golf

The Ryder Cup by Dale-Concannon

This book brings you through the early days of the Ryder Cup with archive photographs.

It features the modern game up to the middle of the last decade with wonderful photographs and accounts of important matches.

How to Win at Golf Without Actually Playing Well by Jon Winokur

Here is a guide to winning at golf even if you can`t play well, using psychology as your most important tool.

Horse Racing

Champion's Story by Bob Champion

Bob Champion faced the trauma of discovering he had cancer with courage and honesty.
He fought the disease with the same gusto that he used when riding his many winners on the horse racing track.
This is his story.

Jonjo by Jonjo O'Neill

Jonjo has had mixed fortunes during his illustrious career as a jockey.
He has rode wonderful races but also courted disaster with crippling accidents.
Here is his story.

Equestrian

Ryans Master by Jane Fuller

Showjumping, the horses, the routines, the lifestyle.

Rugby

History of the Rugby World Cup by Gerald Davies

The Rugby World Cup 2003 in Australia.

This book details the players, interviews with the players, a guide to games played after 1987.

The Autobiography by Martin Johnson

Martin Johnson has achieved a great deal in rugby.
He captained England to World Cup victory in 2003, a feat not repeated since.
This is his story.

Autobiography of J P R Williams

This multi-talented International Rugby player could sing as well as he played.
Now he is a successful doctor who has turned his attention to sporting injuries.

Running

Anyone Can Run by Joan Geraghty

Joan Geraghty started running by practicing on the treadmill in the gym.
She built up her regime to the point where she runs every day.
She has great tips on progressing your running skills in a healthy way.

Sailing

The Laser Campaign Manual by Ben Ainslie

Here are the secrets that won Ben Ainslie a Gold Medal at the Olympics in words, photo-sequences, video clips and his own commentary.

Snooker

Alex Through the Looking Glass by Alex Higgins

Alex Higgins, the phenomenon.

Fiery, charismatic, a time-bomb of nervous energy.
This autobiography takes you through Alex's tempestuous life from his hustling days as a teenager through his time at the peak of his game.

Tennis

My Life and Game by Bjorn Borg

Bjorn Born speaks of his tennis game and how it affected his life.

There are also instructions on game play, useful to anybody who wants to improve their game.

Skills and Tactics of Tennis by Tony Mottram

With plenty of photographs and diagrams, this book takes you through the various skills you need to become a proficient player of tennis.