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On the second oldest football pitch in the world, Jonathan Sayer stands atop a beer crate to address the assembled fans of Ashton United FC. As his initial optimism and disillusionment begin to slip through his fingers, the new co-chairman and co-owner (alongside his dad) starts to realise the scale of the challenge ahead.

A profoundly personal, warmly nostalgic and deliciously funny memoir by the legendary Sky Sports anchorman Jeff Stelling, chronicling a life spent obsessing about 'The Beautiful Game' ever since he was a little boy, and underpinned by a deeply rooted love of football and of people. Saturday Afternoon Fever is Stelling's moving and fascinating memoir: a love letter to the game that has shaped and defined him, as it has millions of other football fans across the UK.

You will never solve an inner game struggle with an outer game solution. Think about it! Do you ever sit in the dressing room before a game doubting yourself? Do you go out onto the park and play with the shackles on, frightened you’ll make a mistake or give the ball away? Do your performances suffer as a result? If your answer is "yes" to any of these questions, Master Your Confidence is the book for you. It will help you understand why the mental side of football is just as important as the physical side.

This in-depth examination of soccer takes listeners on a tour across the world and throughout history, introducing the many people who have attempted to shine a light onto and innovate a sport that, in many ways, is still stuck in the Dark Ages. This deep dive into the rise of analytics in soccer—a sport where tradition reigns supreme—shows how revolutionary tactics and underexplored metrics are breaking the beautiful game wide open.

There are a few keys that will either make or break your soccer coaching and in this book, you'll discover what they are. Without knowing these keys and adapting them in your coaching, it's really hard to reach success as a soccer coach. One of these keys is to always show engagement because if you don't, your players will never appreciate your efforts and their respect for your coaching abilities will be highly limited.

Balancing soccer, school, family, and the many other things requiring your time can be difficult. Having a mindset that is working against you can make it even more difficult to stay balanced and succeed. There is no such thing as a perfect mindset, but there are definitely attitudes that will lift you to great heights and attitudes that will hold you back from taking your game to the next level. This audiobook will dramatically reduce your time to discover those key attitudes that will ensure you become the best player in your league.

Cristiano and Leo is the fascinating account of the lives and rivalry between two of the best footballers to ever play the game, Ronaldo and Messi. The rivalry between Ronaldo and Messi has defined football to a generation of fans - everyone has an opinion on who is the greatest. Do you prefer Ronaldo, whose work ethic and physique have been honed for one purpose - scoring goals? Or Messi, whose superhuman natural talent means he can do the seemingly impossible with a football?

Sue Campbell has been creating change all her life. Starting as a young PE teacher on Manchester's Moss side, she saw first-hand the transformative power of sport. Once hard-to-reach kids started taking initiative, developing discipline and realising their full potential—all they needed was the opportunity to flourish. It was here that sparked the beginning of her mission—to empower, inspire and motivate others through sport—and she hasn't looked back since. In The Game Changer, Sue shares the story of her extraordinary life and career for the very first time.

Whether you are coaching for the first time or looking to enhance your skills, this book provides practical advice and knowledge to help you succeed. From planning training sessions and match days to understanding team formations, it is packed with easy-to-follow tips and real-world examples.

Nobody had heard of Arsène Wenger when he took charge of Arsenal in October 1996. 'Arsène Who?' was the headline. Yet within less than two full seasons, he transformed an underperforming side into league and FA Cup winners. Built around over 150 exclusive interviews with key players, coaches, staff and opponents, and rich in behind-the-scenes stories, personal accounts of triumph, tragedy, hilarity and heartbreak, Arsène Who? relives Arsenal's rocky road to the 1998 Double and the inception of the Wenger revolution.

On 13 July 2014, World Cup Final, the last ten minutes of extra time: Germany forward Mario Götze, receiving a floated pass from his international teammate André Schürrle, jumps slightly to meet the ball and cushion it with his chest. Landing on his left foot, he takes a step with his right, swivels, and in one fluid motion, without the ball touching the ground, volleys it past the onrushing Argentine goalkeeper....

Troy Deeney is best known as Watford FC's captain and a thorn in Arsenal's side. But behind the successful and gritty football persona is a remarkable story of resilience. In this brutally honest and inspirational memoir, Troy shares what it was like to grow up on Europe's largest council estate, where his mum worked three jobs and his father, a notorious drug dealer, was frequently in and out of prison.

From the earliest hints in the late 1960s that something remarkable was happening, up to Arsenal's ascendance as a global organisation, Black Arsenal is the first dedicated exploration of the club's relationship to contemporary Black identity and culture. It sees the club's affinity with Black identity transcend football and spread across cultures: in the media, music, fashion, politics and everyday social experiences.

Rachel Daly & Millie Bright. Best Friends. Bold Insights. All Things Football. The Rest Is Football: Daly Brightness isn’t just another football podcast, it’s a deep dive into the heart of women’s football, where the action on the pitch meets the culture that sets it apart. Hosted by Lionesses and best friends Millie Bright and Rachel Daly, this show blends expert match analysis and dressing room tales with thoughtful conversations about the growing influence of the sport away from the pitch. Millie and Rachel go beyond the game, tackling important topics like diversity, player welfare, ...

As Britain takes its first steps outside EU jurisdiction, how will football clubs adjust? With the FA keen on tournament success, the FA Youth Cup will play a key role in bringing academy products to prominence. Since 1952, the trophy changed hands every season bar one, with the likes of Crystal Palace, Millwall, Leeds United, and Manchester City lighting up the tournament with superstar teams. From Kids to Champions tells the stories of players who didn't make it at the top level, or left the game disillusioned, along with those of the important coaches and academy directors.

The Tragic Murder of Andrés Escobar: The Own Goal That Shook Colombian SocceeIn 1994, Colombian soccer star Andrés Escobar was brutally murdered in Medellín, just days after an own goal at the FIFA World Cup. His tragic death exposed the dark ties between soccer, gambling, and organized crime. Discover the full story of Escobar's life, his fateful mistake, and the legacy he left behind.

This is Football Social Daily. We are an award-winning Premier League podcast bringing you all the latest news, views and opinions from the EPL. We tackle all the juicy top flight talking points, speaking with fans and of course big interviews with former and current Premier League footballers. Hit follow so you never miss a show and don't forget to get involved with us on social media. Twitter: @FSDPod TikTok: @footballsocialdaily Telegram Group: https://t.me/FootballSocial Find us on the Sport Social website: https://podcast.sport-social.co.uk/podcast/football-social-daily/

Narcoball uncovers the incredible story of Colombian football during the early 1990s - shaped by drug lords, rivalries, and ambition. It uncovers a football empire backed by cartels - where victory was a currency of its own, and defeat, a matter of life and death. This is a different story of Pablo Escobar and his rivals.

In 2014, the conflict in the Donbas region of Ukraine began - and top football club Shakhtar Donetsk has since been in exile. This book tells their story; inevitably a story of the conflict and the recent Russian invasion but also a testament to the power of the game and the will of the players. It is ultimately a footballing story, exploring the experience and meaning of being a Shakhtar player through the lens of a country in the shadow of a huge aggressive neighbour.

Martin Geissler investigates Vladimir Romanov's rise from Soviet submarine cook to millionaire football club owner and fugitive in a gripping tale of ambition, power, and chaos.