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Shekhar Bhatia grew up in east London in the hooliganism-blighted 1970s, a rare Asian-heritage West Ham fan baffled by the racism he experienced then and which has often resurfaced since. Written by a leading news reporter, Namaste, Geezer is a sometimes shocking, ultimately joyous tale of beating prejudice in football and journalism.

Jürgen Said to Me is a human-interest story centred around Liverpool FC's most successful and charismatic leader of recent times. It charts Jürgen Klopp's impact on Liverpool through the voice of the author and those at the heart of his revival. The journey to success has stretched far beyond the confines of football.

The Mighty Atom: The Life of Boxing Legend Jimmy Wilde is the long-awaited biography of a boxing all-time great. Blessed with freakish knockout power that belied his skeletal frame, in his heyday Wilde was almost unbeatable. A century after his final fight, boxing historians still widely consider him the greatest flyweight ever.

Football in Wind and Rain provides educational but entertaining bite-size accounts of the history of British football and its people. The voices of commentators, fans, managers and players all feature, with topics such as fandom, stadia, great matches, law changes, memorable goals and regional differences given due coverage.

Subbuteo Close Up: The Beauty of Table Football is a collection of essays that takes you down to pitch level and the wonderful world of association football played in miniature. The book has been lovingly researched, with photos specially curated to bring to life the amazing world of Subbuteo.

England versus Europe tells the fascinating story of the Heineken Cup. It recounts how European club rugby travelled from Cardiff Arms Park to Marseille via Bilbao, Newcastle and many major European rugby stadiums in between. The book gives a full history of the cup as well as accounts of events off the field.

Rise of the Magpies charts the ascent of Newcastle United over the past two decades, paying particular attention to the 2022/23 season, which saw Toon fans celebrate a Champions League placement for the first time since 2003. This is the story of a club that has never lost sight of Geordie glory.

Work and Play: The Industrial Roots of English Football is a fascinating examination of the roots of some of English football's most famous clubs, and how the relationship between industrial communities and football clubs still survives at a local level throughout the semi-professional and grassroots game.

Nobody Remembers Second: Aston Villa's Near Misses: 1989-1993 charts a fascinating period in Villa's history and features exclusive interviews with many of the central characters. The book reveals the views of manager Ron Atkinson, then club secretary Steven Stride and a host of key players.

The ever-popular Racing Post Guide to the Jumps is one of the key tools for every racing enthusiast and punter to look ahead to the upcoming National Hunt season. It includes exclusive interviews with the top jumps trainers, profiles of 250 horses, likely to be key players, and it unearths some likely unexposed 'dark horses' to follow.

The Cricketers of 1945 is the compelling, poignant, and above all human, story of the reawakening of English cricket after the world's most destructive war. Drawing on accounts from contemporary diaries and personal letters, it gives the reader a strong sense of what it was like to be alive at that unique time.

Aberdeen's Golden Era: The Sir Alex Ferguson Years is an in-depth look at the most successful period in Aberdeen FC history - a footballing success story like no other. From 1978 to 1986, under Ferguson, the club not only dominated Scottish football, but two European titles made them a household name throughout the continent.

Red Dawn: The Story of Liverpool FC's First Champions is the remarkable tale of how Tom Watson, a man from the North East of England and a serial champion with Sunderland, led Liverpool to their first top-flight titles in 1901 and 1906. The book reveals Watson's Reds in stunning detail.

In the fourth book in the acclaimed Turf Wars series, veteran journalist and broadcaster Steve Tongue chronicles the competitive history of football in Yorkshire. Tongue details familiar themes of ever-changing fortunes with a cast of famous players and managers, plus infamous owners, from the 19th century to the present day.

Football ground historian and amateur photographer Leon Gladwell offers a bucket list of places to watch football in Europe. This first-of-its-kind book introduces the reader to a diverse and often breathtaking range of venues, telling both the visual and written stories of the stadiums and the people who made them.

Benno is the story of one of Coventry City's greatest ever players and biggest characters, Dave Bennett. Benno was integral to Coventry's 1987 FA Cup win but there's far more to his story than that. He fought racist abuse throughout his career, battled back from four leg breaks and enjoyed a night out or two along the way!

Triumphs, Treachery and Toilet Rolls is the astonishing life story of football legend Francis Lee. With searing candour, Lee reveals how he overcame treachery and betrayals to prevail. It's the story of a man who crammed more into one life than anyone could aspire to. This is Franny - uncensored.

Follow the Thunder is the searingly honest autobiography of former Premier League star and record-breaking wonder kid Jason Dozzell, who later faced the consequences of a chaotic life off the field. Dozzell goes on a therapeutic journey of self-reflection to unravel his mental-health issues and encourage others to open up.

And the Winner Is takes a fascinating look at the 70 holders of the BBC Sports Personality of the Year trophy. Together, their stories - and the moments that define them - offer a unique account of British sport in the TV age. From Bobby Moore and Andy Murray to the lesser-known Dai Rees and Ian Black, discover every winner's story.

For the Love of Darlo is the inspirational autobiography of multi-award-winning writer and Darlington FC devotee Paul Hodgson, who overcame severe disability to achieve his ambitions. Paul's story offers a unique insight into what it was like to grow up in a 'special school' in the unenlightened 1970s.

Believer in Blue is the fascinating autobiography of Marvin Andrews, who famously overcame serious injury and defied expert medical opinion to help Rangers win the title on 'Helicopter Sunday'. A year later, he led Trinidad and Tobago to an unprecedented qualification for the 2006 World Cup. His story is one of religious faith and glory.

Forty Years Fixing the Mags recounts the adventures of Newcastle head physio, Derek Wright, over nearly 40 years at the club. Behind-the-scenes experiences with players and managers are interwoven with the historical events of the Magpies, set against the backdrop of a city and Geordie region that is fiercely proud of its heritage.

Under the Floodlights! is the fascinating story of the League Cup, charting its rich history through 64 seasons, with contributions from the people who were there - players, fans, managers, journalists and match officials. As the competition approaches its 65th anniversary, this book brings us the full untold story.

Today's football tournaments seem to have been with us forever. They are the survivors - the bright ideas that quickly caught on. Tinpot recalls the strange and forgotten competitions that sparked into life before shuffling off their mortal coil. It tells their stories, giving them the spotlight they deserve.

Rinascimento tells the tale of Napoli's first Serie A title in 33 years, an achievement that saw the football-mad city celebrate like never before. It was also coach Luciano Spalletti's first Scudetto in three decades of management, in a glorious partnership that melded beautiful football with an intense city-wide connection.

Bring Me Sunshine is the remarkable story of Luton Town's rise from non-league to the Premier League, told through exclusive interviews with players, coaches and executives who made it happen. This is a book not only for Luton supporters, but for all football lovers with an appetite for a classic rags-to-riches tale.

Middlesbrough On This Day revisits the most magical and memorable moments from the club's glorious past, mixing in a maelstrom of anecdotes and legendary characters to produce an irresistibly dippable Boro diary. From the club's 1870s foundations to 21st-century exploits at the Riverside Stadium, there's an entry for every day of the year.

Alfie was the teen with magic dust in his boots - the youngest Ranger to play in Europe, then the 'King of White Hart Lane'. But he shocked the footballing world by hooking up with Jock Stein at Celtic. Alfie's goal is to set the record straight - by telling the truth about his time on both sides of the Old Firm divide.

Over Land and Sea is the story of West Ham United in Europe, exploring the rich history of the Hammers' European fixtures dating back more than a century. While West Ham's success in Europe has been largely in competitions that no longer exist, there's a great deal to discover about their wider European story.