Autobiography: sport

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  • Seasons

    £22.00

    Ian Botham, a truly iconic figure in English sport, is in reflective mood as he reaches the milestone of 70. He’s a different man to the one who charged all over the world, taking everybody on. He suspects he might have been the worst father he could have been, but hopes he’s now the best grandfather. Other things haven’t changed. The strength of friendships throughout his life: the times spent in a cheap Taunton house with Viv Richards, in the passenger seat of Brian Close’s Ford Capri while he steered with his knees and read Sporting Life, on the riverbank with fellow anglers who never knew him as a cricketer. He’s typically frank about the explosive rivalries, too. He compares his experiences of following and leading, at pivotal moments in sporting history. He opens up about pain and glory, belief and doubt, fame and infamy. But now, as he considers his legacy, he is ready to reveal more of himself, more of who he is, than he ever ha

  • Drive

    £25.00

    For over twenty years Christian Horner built and ran Red Bull Racing, transforming a rookie team acquired for 1 into one of the leading forces in Formula 1. Inspired by the company’s unofficial motto, ‘No Risk, No Fun’, Horner’s Red Bull rewrote the rulebook, broke longstanding records, won fourteen World Championship titles and created a global sporting franchise now worth billions. ‘Drive’ tells that story. From Christian’s childhood passion for speed to his career as a racing driver, to his appointment as the youngest team principal in F1 history. It exposes the incredible pressures of that role, the psychological demands negotiated during each race, and the instinctive decision-making required to win (and win again) in a sport of maximum risk with the very finest of margins.

  • The Wizard

    £25.00

    Here is The Wizard’s enthralling memoir. It tells of a 15-year England career that returned two World Cup triumphs, saw him named player of the Ashes in 2023, and made him one of the most admired cricketers of his generation – and the dramatic week of his farewell last summer.

  • My Rangers

    £22.00

    When Graeme Souness answered an unexpected call in 1986, he left Italy’s Sampdoria to rebuild a Rangers side in decline. What followed was five years of upheaval, controversy and brilliance: the Souness Revolution. In this candid, unflinching memoir – the first time Souness has fully lifted the lid on the key decisions, dressing-room battles and defining moments of that era – he reveals how he reshaped Ibrox. From the explosive signing of Mo Johnston, hijacked from Celtic and breaking a long-standing, unwritten policy against signing Catholic players, to the arrival of English stars like Terry Butcher and Chris Woods, and a tactical shift towards higher tempo and modern professionalism, Souness dragged Rangers into a new age.

  • Games of My Life

    £40.00

    A magnificent chronicle of Sir Alex Ferguson’s life and career, fully illustrated with never-before-seen photographs, capturing everything from his early career to his long string of successes at Manchester United.

  • Three Brothers in a Boat

    £22.00

    Three brothers. 9,750 miles. A record-breaking odyssey. When the Maclean brothers rowed non-stop and unsupported across the entire Pacific they made history and raised over a million pounds for charity. But there’s miles more to the story than that. Just a few years earlier, they were complete novices. What followed would test their resolve, their relationships and their belief in one another. Nail-biting, uplifting and inspiring, this is the true story of three ordinary people achieving something extraordinary.

  • Ninety-Two

    £22.00

    Ollie Holt’s first football match was in November 1972 – Manchester City versus Manchester United at Maine Road with his Coronation Street actress Mum. Over fifty years later he completed seeing a game at all ninety-two English league grounds by watching Harrogate Town play Tranmere Rovers at Wetherby Road. In chronicling his epic journey, Ollie presents a vivid mosaic of a nation and sport’s character, diversity and social history.

  • Joe Marler vs the World

    £22.00

    Come take a joyous journey with Joe Marler as he introduces you to every aspect of his life post-rugby and (almost) everything that's going on in his head. A hugely entertaining and funny romp of a book.

  • Bulletproof

    £20.00

    Wins, walkouts and wrong turns with darts' biggest character

  • The Escape

    £10.99

    Winner of the William Hill Sports Book of the Year Award 2025

    A Sunday Times Best Book of 2025

    A Guardian Best Sports Book 2025

    A unique memoir from British cycling’s most fascinating competitor.

  • The Fear Opportunity

    £16.99

    A transformative, practical and inspiring self-help book on how stepping out of your comfort zone builds strength, calm and confidence, from Olympic gold medal-winner Victoria Pendleton.

  • Coming Home

    £10.99

    This is Freddie Flintoff’s life in full, in his own words, through the moments that made him. Told in short scenes, Fred zeroes-in on the crucial instances that shaped his career and life – some highly celebrated, others less well-known, private, away from the cameras, but pivotal in shaping the man he is.

  • Whatever Will Be, Will Be

    £10.99

    This title provides a footballing road trip through the 2024/25 FA Cup season, travelling across the vast and varied landscape of English football – from Leamington to Liverpool, from Maidenhead United to Manchester City. Each chapter chronicles a new match as Felix faithfully follows the winning team to the next round, carrying him across the country through the changing seasons and the breadth of England, until the pinnacle of the FA Cup final.

  • Running on Air

    £20.00

    From the BBC news to the Marathon des Sables, this is an inspiring journey into running from one of the UK’s best-known broadcasters.

  • Saved

    £20.00

    On 19 November 1995, the world learned the name Gianluigi Buffon. At the tender age of 17 he made his Serie A debut for Parma against European giants Milan, facing down the likes of Roberto Baggio and George Weah, keeping a clean sheet. During his 28-year long career Buffon broke many records. The numbers, however, only tell half the story of a player famously nicknamed ‘Superman’ for his athletic prowess. In ‘Saved’ Buffon reveals that even superheroes struggle with their inner demons. Beyond his individual triumphs with Parma, Juventus and PSG – the famous World Cup win in 2006 – Buffon reflects on his deeply human challenges off the pitch. He describes being devoured by depression between games and the psychological toll of being a goalkeeper – the loneliest position in football – often finding solace in talking to his gloves.

  • Find Your Pace

    £10.99

    From running coach and gait analyst Emma Kirk-Odunubi, Find Your Pace explores the power of running to change your life, diving into the motivations behind why she runs and how you can bring the joy of running into your own life.