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Racism and Anti-Racism in Football (Hardcover, New): Jon Garland, Michael Rowe Racism and Anti-Racism in Football (Hardcover, New)
Jon Garland, Michael Rowe
R1,515 Discovery Miles 15 150 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book explores the key issues of racism, anti-racism and identity in British football. It relates the history of black players in the game, analyzes the racism they have experienced, and evaluates the efficacy of anti-racist campaigns. The efficacy of the policing of racism is also assessed. The nationalism and xenophobia evident in much of the media's coverage of major tournaments is highlighted in the context of the way that English, Scottish, and Welsh identities are constructed within British football.

Don't Look Back in Anger - The Manchester City Fan's Story (Paperback): Don Price Don't Look Back in Anger - The Manchester City Fan's Story (Paperback)
Don Price
R314 R290 Discovery Miles 2 900 Save R24 (8%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days
The Rangers Story - 150 Years of a Remarkable Football Club (Hardcover): David Mason The Rangers Story - 150 Years of a Remarkable Football Club (Hardcover)
David Mason
R1,287 R1,070 Discovery Miles 10 700 Save R217 (17%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

The Rangers Story celebrates the rich history of Rangers FC, one of the oldest and most successful football clubs in the world. This is the story of a special city, the story of the birth of football and of a club that is revered by fans throughout the world. It is a story of humble beginnings in 19th-century Glasgow that charts the development of the 'Association game' in Scotland. Drawing on 36 years of research, the author tells of the triumphs - a record number of Scottish championships and victory in Europe - but also of the disasters, like the 1902 and 1971 Ibrox tragedies, each reverberating throughout the UK. The book explores the importance of men such as Struth, Souness, Smith and Gerrard, who with determination and ambition built this great club and its traditions. Then there were the great players such as Baxter, Gascoigne, and Laudrup. It is no wonder Rangers has followers worldwide, each carrying the emotional attachment of their fathers and grandfathers before them. To them the club is everything - the beginning and the end.

Simply Red - The Funny Book of Manchester United (Paperback): John Scally Simply Red - The Funny Book of Manchester United (Paperback)
John Scally
R264 R232 Discovery Miles 2 320 Save R32 (12%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

'It's a funny old game.' - JIMMY GREAVES From golden balls to golden balls-ups, this kit bag of double entendres, outrageous quips and quotes is guaranteed to tickle your funny bone. A must for all Man Utd fans. 'SIMPLY RED captures many of the laughs associated with Manchester United.' - KEN DOHERTY 'A must-read not just for United fans, but for every football fan out there!' - SIMON DELANEY

Football and National Identities in Spain - The Strange Death of Don Quixote (Hardcover): A. Quiroga Football and National Identities in Spain - The Strange Death of Don Quixote (Hardcover)
A. Quiroga
R2,633 R1,957 Discovery Miles 19 570 Save R676 (26%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Football is the most popular sport on earth, and a near-universal means of expressing collective identification. This book investigates the uses made of football to create, shape and foster national identities in Spain since the beginning of the twentieth century. Its focus is on the manner in which football reporting has been utilized to cultivate Spanish, Catalan and Basque national myths and stereotypes in different historical circumstances. Football and National Identities in Spain shows the changing and artificial nature of myths and exposes the often dark vested interests behind the propagation of national narratives through soccer. This book analyses Spanish, British, French, German and Italian media to tell the fascinating story of how the Spanish national team went from perennial underachiever to one of the most lauded in the history of the game and the profound implications this transformation had for the national and international image of Spain.

Brian Clough - The Fans Behind the Legend (Paperback): Steve Brookes Brian Clough - The Fans Behind the Legend (Paperback)
Steve Brookes; Foreword by John McGovern
R275 R252 Discovery Miles 2 520 Save R23 (8%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Women's Football Yearbook 2018/19 (Hardcover): Chris Slegg, Tom Garry Women's Football Yearbook 2018/19 (Hardcover)
Chris Slegg, Tom Garry
R743 R667 Discovery Miles 6 670 Save R76 (10%) Out of stock

The second edition of a ground-breaking football book that concentrates wholly on the fast-growing women's game. This is the definitive annual, with coverage of the top six divisions and top 90 clubs in England - The Woman's Football Yearbook is the only printed annual to include a complete list of results, League tables, player appearances, goals and stats for the Women's Super League, The FA Women's Cup, Women's League Cup and Women's Premier Leagues. It includes an entry on each of the top 90 English league teams and also covers European and international results. With the Three Lionesses ranked second in the world, two English teams in the semi-finals of the European Cup, domestic games shown on BT Sport and BBC, Manchester United forming a women's team for the first time, a crowd of 45,000+ at the FA Women's Cup final, 6,000 women and girls teams and over 100,000 regular players... women's football is on the rise and this book is aimed squarely at this fast growing market place.

Football and Literature in South America (Hardcover): David Wood Football and Literature in South America (Hardcover)
David Wood
R4,470 Discovery Miles 44 700 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

South America is a region that enjoys an unusually high profile as the origin of some of the world's greatest writers and most celebrated footballers. This is the first book to undertake a systematic study of the relationship between football and literature across South America. Beginning with the first football poem published in 1899, it surveys a range of texts that address key issues in the region's social and political history. Drawing on a substantial corpus of short stories, novels and poems, each chapter considers the shifting relationship between football and literature in South America across more than a century of writing. The way in which authors combine football and literature to challenge the dominant narratives of their time suggests that this sport can be seen as a recurring theme through which matters of identity, nationhood, race, gender, violence, politics and aesthetics are played out. This book is fascinating reading for any student, scholar or serious fan of football, as well as for all those interested in the relationship between sports history, literature and society.

Get It On - How the '70s Rocked Football (Paperback): Jon Spurling Get It On - How the '70s Rocked Football (Paperback)
Jon Spurling
R377 Discovery Miles 3 770 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Four years after the crowning glory of 1966 and a decade after the abolition of the maximum wage, a brash new era dawned in English football. As the 1970s took hold, a new generation of larger-than-life footballers and managers came to dominate the sport, appearing on television sets in vivid technicolour for the first time. Set against a backdrop of three-day weeks, strikes, political unrest, freezing winters and glam rock, Get It On tells the intriguing inside story of how commercialism, innovation, racism and hooliganism rocked the national game in the 1970s. Charting the emergence of Brian Clough, Bob Paisley and Kevin Keegan, and the fall of George Best, Alf Ramsey and Don Revie, this fascinating footballing fiesta traces the highs and lows of an evolutionary and revolutionary era for the beautiful game. 'You always know you're going to get a fascinating read from Spurling. But this is his most vivid book yet - sheer joy! For us old geezers, it's like being miraculously transported back to the 1970s. And, for younger readers, I can promise you quite an education.' - Patrick Barclay

The Global Football League - Transnational Networks, Social Movements and Sport in the New Media Age (Hardcover): P. Millward The Global Football League - Transnational Networks, Social Movements and Sport in the New Media Age (Hardcover)
P. Millward
R1,527 Discovery Miles 15 270 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book tackles issues of globalization in the English Premier League and unpicks what this means to fan groups around the world, drawing upon a range of sociological theories to tell the story of the local and global repertoires of action emanating from the popular protests at Liverpool and Manchester United football clubs.

The Business of the FIFA World Cup (Hardcover): Simon Chadwick, Paul Widdop, Christos Anagnostopoulos, Daniel Parnell The Business of the FIFA World Cup (Hardcover)
Simon Chadwick, Paul Widdop, Christos Anagnostopoulos, Daniel Parnell
R4,548 Discovery Miles 45 480 Ships in 9 - 17 working days

The FIFA World Cup is arguably the biggest sporting event on earth. This book is the first to focus on the business and management of the World Cup, taking the reader from the initial stages of bidding and hosting decisions, through planning and organisation, to the eventual legacies of the competition. The book introduces the global context in which the World Cup takes place, surveying the history and evolution of the tournament and the geopolitical background against which bidding and hosting decisions take place. It examines all the key issues and debates which surround the tournament, from governance and corruption to security and the media, and looks closely at the technical processes that create the event, from planning and finance to marketing and fan engagement. Analysis of the Women's World Cup is also embedded in every chapter, and the book also considers the significance of World Cup tournaments at age-group level. No sport business or management course is complete without some discussion of the FIFA World Cup, so this book is essential reading for any student, researcher or sport business professional looking to fully understand global sport business today.

Sustainable Football - Environmental Management in Practice (Paperback): Luca Marrucci, Tiberio  Daddi, Fabio  Iraldo Sustainable Football - Environmental Management in Practice (Paperback)
Luca Marrucci, Tiberio Daddi, Fabio Iraldo
R1,088 Discovery Miles 10 880 Ships in 9 - 17 working days

This book provides a comprehensive, up-to-date overview of the different environmental strategies adopted in the football world to foster sustainability. The authors lay out useful insights, both for scholars and practitioners, to improve good governance in football organisations by empowering environmental organisational and operational actions. As well as examining practical methods of implementing green initiatives, the book discusses their added value from different perspectives including football fans, football managers and policymakers. By identifying the most important green actions for the dissemination of environmentally friendly behaviours at both individual and organisational levels, the book demonstrates how football organisations can use operational and organisational methods to develop an environmental sustainability strategy. The book contributes to developing the role of the football world by covering different facets of sustainability such as the circular economy, climate change, green marketing, fans engagement and more. It will be a valuable resource for scholars and students of environmental management, sustainable business and corporate social responsibility, as well as professionals working in the football industry.

The Who's Who of Colchester United - The Layer Road Years (Hardcover): Jeff Whitehead, Kevin Drury The Who's Who of Colchester United - The Layer Road Years (Hardcover)
Jeff Whitehead, Kevin Drury
R358 Discovery Miles 3 580 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

After 71 years at their dilapidated Layer Road Ground, Colchester United are set to move to a brand new 10,000-seater, expandable to 18,000, stadium for the 2008 season. "The Who's Who of Colchester United" celebrates the players who played first-team football during the Layer Road years. Every player has their appearance and goal statistics listed, along with a career history and many previously unseen photographs. From the 1930s goalkeeper Ronnie Dunn, who 'bugled' his teammates onto the pitch with 'The Post-Horn Gallop', to surprise wartime guest internationals and products of the present day youth scheme who have progressed to the Premiership, they are all included."The Who's Who of Colchester United" is a must for all U's fans and is a valuable resource for football followers and statisticians alike.It details every player to appear for the team during the Layer Road years. It is officially backed by Colchester United Football Club. It includes features and reviews in the local press; as well as strong support from Colchester United FC.

The Defiant - A History of Football Against Fascism (Paperback): Chris Lee The Defiant - A History of Football Against Fascism (Paperback)
Chris Lee
R396 R360 Discovery Miles 3 600 Save R36 (9%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

The Defiant: A History of Football Against Fascism uncovers the role that footballers and fans have played in the fight against fascism and the far right. Follow the path of football activism from the turbulent 1920s to the culture wars of the 21st century. What role did footballers play in World War Two? How did a Portuguese Cup Final help bring down Western Europe's longest-running dictatorship? What impact did the football community have in bringing the atrocities of Latin America's cruellest dictators to global attention? Football historian and author Chris Lee shines a spotlight on the roles of players, fans, coaches and officials in the fight against the dictatorships of Mussolini, Hitler, Franco, Salazar and authoritarian states in Latin America, bringing us an intriguing cast of rebels, partisans, spies and activists. Featuring interviews with leading authors and academics, fans and progressive football clubs, The Defiant shows that football and politics cannot be separated and asks what the future holds.

Football Africa! (Paperback): Marc Broere, Roy van der Drift Football Africa! (Paperback)
Marc Broere, Roy van der Drift
R486 Discovery Miles 4 860 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
The Killing of Emiliano Sala - The Inside Story of the Tragic Transfer (Paperback): Harry Harris The Killing of Emiliano Sala - The Inside Story of the Tragic Transfer (Paperback)
Harry Harris
R306 Discovery Miles 3 060 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Dunfermline Athletic On This Day (Hardcover): David W. Potter, Gordon McKenzie Dunfermline Athletic On This Day (Hardcover)
David W. Potter, Gordon McKenzie; Foreword by Duncan Simpson
R1,215 Discovery Miles 12 150 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Although the bad days are incredibly hard to take at the time, the pain of them dies through time; we surely can't be alone in looking back and smiling at some of them. As a club firmly established in what the legendary Bob Crampsey described as the 'middle order' of Scottish football, it's unlikely the Pars will ever win the league or get very far in Europe. We might as well embrace what we have for what it is, and celebrate that ridiculous collection of memories our love of football has given us. Many people who don't like football sneer at those of us who do - let them sneer. Standing in an enclosure at Elgin, under a rickety corrugated iron roof while the rain hammers down on a grim November Scottish Cup Saturday with the side from the higher division away from home - if someone doesn't understand why that can be the most romantic thing in the world, they probably aren't worth listening to.

On the Game - How Football Became What it is Today (Hardcover): Chris England On the Game - How Football Became What it is Today (Hardcover)
Chris England 1
R309 R282 Discovery Miles 2 820 Save R27 (9%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days
The Jurisprudence of the FIFA Dispute Resolution Chamber (Hardcover, 2nd ed. 2016): Frans De Weger The Jurisprudence of the FIFA Dispute Resolution Chamber (Hardcover, 2nd ed. 2016)
Frans De Weger
R5,924 Discovery Miles 59 240 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This book addresses the most important judicial aspects in relation to the FIFA Dispute Resolution Chamber (DRC), as well as the different categories of disputes, inter alia, the termination of player contracts, the amount of compensation, sporting sanctions, training compensation and the solidarity mechanism. The DRC was established in 2001 by FIFA for the purpose of resolving disputes regarding the international status and transfer of players. Since then the DRC has developed into a major and influential alternative resolution body, with an impressive and everincreasing caseload. In this updated and revised Second Edition the most important decisions of the DRC as of the date of its establishment in 2001 until 2016 are analysed. It is a reference work for those with a legal and financial interest in professional football, such as lawyers, agents, managers and administrators, but is also aimed at researchers and academics. Michele Bernasconi, Attorney-at-law in Zurich, Switzerland, Arbitrator at CAS and President of the Swiss Sports Law Association provided a foreword for the book. Frans M. de Weger is senior legal counsel working for the Dutch Federation of Professional Football Clubs (FBO). In 2015 he was, at the proposal of the European Club Association (ECA), appointed as an arbitrator for the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). As a legal counsel and a CAS arbitrator he is involved in several national and international football-related legal disputes. This book appears in the ASSER International Sports Law Series, under the editorship of Prof. Dr. Ben Van Rompuy and Dr. Antoine Duval. "Frans de Weger's work on the jurisprudence of the DRC is a "must-have" for anybody dealing with sports law and, in particular, dealing with football issues under the FIFA Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players." Massimo Coccia Professor of International Law and Attorney-at-Law in Rome and CAS Arbitrator "Where to go when trying to understand the FIFA Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players? Now Frans de Weger has the answer with his new version of the much-awaited and needed Jurisprudence of the FIFA Dispute Resolution Chamber." Juan de Dios Crespo Perez Sports Lawyer "The second edition of this book, which is systematic and practical at the same time, will surely be of great interest to both specialists active in the world of "football law" and aspiring individuals." Wouter Lambrecht Attorney-at-law, Head of Legal at the European Club Association, FIFA Dispute Resolution Chamber Member and Mediator at the CAS

Football Management (Hardcover): S. Bridgewater Football Management (Hardcover)
S. Bridgewater
R2,144 Discovery Miles 21 440 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Football managers have to deal with a number of unique pressures, yet the challenges of the football manager are similar to those of managers in other sectors. This book examines the management of football and looks at ways that managers and leaders in other industries can use tools and techniques from the sporting world within their own sector.

Science and Soccer - Developing Elite Performers (Paperback, 4th edition): A. Mark Williams, Paul Ford, Barry Drust Science and Soccer - Developing Elite Performers (Paperback, 4th edition)
A. Mark Williams, Paul Ford, Barry Drust
R1,667 Discovery Miles 16 670 Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Now in a fully revised and updated fourth edition, Science and Soccer is still the most comprehensive and accessible introduction to the physiology, biomechanics and psychology behind the world's most popular sport. Offering important guidance on how science translates into practice, the book examines every key facet of the sport, with a particular focus on the development of expert performers. The topics covered include: • anatomy, physiology, psychology; sociology and biomechanics; • principles of training; • nutrition; • physical and mental preparation; • playing surfaces and equipment; injury • decision-making and skill acquisition; • coaching and coach education; • performance analysis; • talent identification and youth development. Science and Soccer: Developing Elite Performers is a unique resource for students and academics working in sports science. It is essential reading for all professional support staff working in the game, including coaches at all levels, physiotherapists, conditioning specialists, performance analysts, club doctors and sport psychologists.

How to Be a Better Footballer - Skills, Tips and Tricks from the World Champion Football Freestyler (Paperback): Andrew... How to Be a Better Footballer - Skills, Tips and Tricks from the World Champion Football Freestyler (Paperback)
Andrew Henderson
R330 R295 Discovery Miles 2 950 Save R35 (11%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

'Passion, positivity and precision ... and always be willing to learn something new.' Athlete Andrew Henderson was just sixteen years old when a horrific rugby injury put paid to his career in the game. So he turned his attention to football - more specifically, freestyling football skills - and never looked back. Now a five-time World Freestyling Champion and the UK Freestyle football champion for eight years running, in this unique manual Andrew brings together all his expertise and advice to help make you a better footballer. Packed with tips, tricks and over 200 colour photographs, Andrew reveals how hard work, dedication and flair allowed him to become a master on the football pitch and beyond. Having worked with Cristiano Ronaldo, impressed the likes of David Beckham and Neymar, to performing at the opening ceremonies of the Olympics and various World Cups around the world, he is now sharing all his secrets and famous freestyling skills to help you improve your football techniques and take them onto the pitch. Interspersed with the jaw-dropping tricks, guidance on tackling, fundamental skills and tips on advancing your expertise, Andrew's passionate advice about following a dream and overcoming adversity prove that both enthusiasm and patience play a major part in any sporting arena. This isn't only about teaching the physical elements but learning from a master about how to focus your mentality to bring flair, passion and precision to your game.

Step This Way...Mr Lynam (Hardcover, Standard ed.): Francis Ponder Step This Way...Mr Lynam (Hardcover, Standard ed.)
Francis Ponder
R627 Discovery Miles 6 270 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Premiership in Focus (Hardcover): Martyn Smith The Premiership in Focus (Hardcover)
Martyn Smith 2
R198 R179 Discovery Miles 1 790 Save R19 (10%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The "Premiership in Focus" celebrates 15 years that have changed the face of football. When "Football Focus" began life on BBC1 in 1968 as "Football Preview", football in England was about old wooden terraces, grounds that were ankle deep in mud or covered in snow and a Bovril at half time. In 1992 came the Premier League and the sport changed forever. The Premier League was established as one of the most exciting, cosmopolitan and widely watched national sporting leagues in the world and fans are now able to watch hundreds of Premiership matches live as football has seemingly taken over much of national life. Why has this happened? How has it affected the clubs, fans, players and managers? How long can it be sustained? This book aims to examine these questions as well as celebrate 15 amazing years of football. It will look back at the great moments, outstanding matches, stunning goals, incredible saves, controversial decisions and the sheer excitement that has been the Premiership.

Messi and Ronaldo - Who Is The Greatest? (Hardcover): Illugi Jökulsson Messi and Ronaldo - Who Is The Greatest? (Hardcover)
Illugi Jökulsson
R365 Discovery Miles 3 650 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

A head-to-head comparison of the two greatest soccer stars of their generation - and perhaps of all time. One, diminutive and reserved; the other, tall and theatrical. One with six Ballons d'Or, and the other with five. There's no doubt about it - Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are the best. But which one is better? This lively book compares every aspect of the legendary rivals' careers, to let the reader decide. It compares their stats, including their ten years of matchups in El Clásico, their club trophies, and their individual awards and milestones. It analyses their style of play, and how it has evolved throughout their careers. And, it looks at how their rivalry continues off the field, in terms of endorsement deals, social media followings, and philanthropic endeavors. Packed with colour photos of the champions in action, Messi and Ronaldo will spark discussion among both players' partisans.

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