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If Only...the Decline and Fall of England as a Major Football Superpower (Paperback): If Only...the Decline and Fall of England as a Major Football Superpower (Paperback)
R504 Discovery Miles 5 040 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Football and Community in the Global Context - Studies in Theory and Practice (Paperback): Adam Brown, Tim Crabbe, Gavin Mellor Football and Community in the Global Context - Studies in Theory and Practice (Paperback)
Adam Brown, Tim Crabbe, Gavin Mellor
R1,004 Discovery Miles 10 040 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Football clubs across the world continue to embody many of the collective symbols, identifications and processes of connectivity which have long been associated with the notion of 'community'. In recent years, however, the very term 'community' has become the focus of renewed interest within popular discourse and amongst academics, politicians and policy makers. It has become something of a 'buzz' word, wheeled out as both a lament to more certain times and as an appeal to a better future: a term imbued with all the richness associated with human interaction. 'Community' has also been employed increasingly within football, for instrumental reasons concerned with policy and stadium redevelopment, and in broader rhetoric about clubs, their localities and fans. This book brings together a range of key debates around contemporary understandings of 'community' in world football. Split into four sections, it considers political and theoretical debates around football and its connection with community; different national and ethnic football communities; instrumental uses of football to bridge gaps within and between groups; future directions in the football and community debate. This book was published as a special issue of Soccer & Society.

The Games That Made Us - Thirty Years of West Ham United (Hardcover): Daniel Hurley The Games That Made Us - Thirty Years of West Ham United (Hardcover)
Daniel Hurley
R585 R524 Discovery Miles 5 240 Save R61 (10%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

1992 to 2022 was a period like no other for West Ham United. Taking in the rise of the Premier League, promotion, relegation, European nights and so much more, Daniel Hurley looks at key moments in West Ham's recent history from a fan's perspective, remembering joy and despair in equal measure along his journey as a football supporter from child to adult. The Games That Made Us is the story of an unforgettable period in West Ham's history told through the club's 50 most important matches over the past 30 years, with each game put into context and the consequences examined. From Dicks to Di Canio, Harewood to Antonio, Redknapp to Allardyce, The Games That Made Us tells tales of last-minute winners and last-second heartbreak, of trips to Cardiff, 5-4 victories and 4-2 defeats, plus more matches against Wimbledon than you would expect. Find out how a former manager once gave Daniel a transfer exclusive, why his son's first game was possibly the worst debut in history and why John Hartson ruined his 14th birthday.

Once a Leeds Fan, Always a Leeds Fan (Paperback): Heidi Haigh Once a Leeds Fan, Always a Leeds Fan (Paperback)
Heidi Haigh
R508 Discovery Miles 5 080 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
The Phoenix Has Risen: An A-Z of Aldershot Town FC (Paperback): Pete Stanford The Phoenix Has Risen: An A-Z of Aldershot Town FC (Paperback)
Pete Stanford
R576 Discovery Miles 5 760 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
The Who's Who of Colchester United - The Layer Road Years (Paperback): Jeff Whitehead, Kevin Drury The Who's Who of Colchester United - The Layer Road Years (Paperback)
Jeff Whitehead, Kevin Drury
R638 Discovery Miles 6 380 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
The Who's Who of Leeds United 1905-2008 (Paperback): Martin Jarred, Malcolm Macdonald The Who's Who of Leeds United 1905-2008 (Paperback)
Martin Jarred, Malcolm Macdonald
R642 Discovery Miles 6 420 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Communication, Sport and Disability - The Case of Power Soccer (Hardcover, New Ed): Michael S. Jeffress Communication, Sport and Disability - The Case of Power Soccer (Hardcover, New Ed)
Michael S. Jeffress
R4,476 Discovery Miles 44 760 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Sports are ubiquitous in American society, and given their prominence in the culture, it is easy to understand how most youth in the United States face pressure to participate in organized sports. But what does this mean for the hundreds of thousands of Americans who live with one or more physical disabilities and, in particular, those in powered wheelchairs? Located at the intersection of sports and disability, this book tells the story of power soccer - the first competitive team sport specifically designed for electric wheelchair users. Beginning in France in the 1970s, today, over sixty teams compete within the United States Power Soccer Association (USPSA) and the sport is actively played in over thirty countries. Using ethnographic research conducted while attending practices, games, and social functions of teams from across the nation, Jeffress builds a strong case that electric wheelchair users deserve more opportunity to play sports. They deserve it because they need the same physical and psychosocial benefits from participation as their peers, who have full use of their arms and legs. It challenges the social constructions and barriers that currently stand in the way. Most importantly, this book tells the story of some amazing power soccer athletes. It is a moving, first-hand account of what power soccer means to them and the implications this has for society.

Association Football - A Study in Figurational Sociology (Hardcover): Graham Curry, Eric Dunning Association Football - A Study in Figurational Sociology (Hardcover)
Graham Curry, Eric Dunning
R4,718 Discovery Miles 47 180 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This book presents a synthesis of the work on early football undertaken by the authors over the past two decades. It explores aspects of a figurational approach to sociology to examine the early development of football rules in the middle part of the nineteenth century. The book tests Dunning's status rivalry hypothesis to contest Harvey's view of football's development which stresses an influential sub-culture outside the public schools. Status Rivalry re-states the primacy of these latter institutions in the growth of football and without it the sport's story would remain skewed and unbalanced for future generations.

The World According to Razor - My Closest Shaves (Hardcover): Neil 'Razor' Ruddock The World According to Razor - My Closest Shaves (Hardcover)
Neil 'Razor' Ruddock
R435 Discovery Miles 4 350 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

'If you were expecting to read Razor's views on politics then you're going to be disappointed. Anybody who wants to read that needs help! This is yours truly talking about some of the experiences that have helped to create the absolute legend that is moi. Some of the tales involve a bit of mischief and most involve a drink or two. Most importantly, though, they're all a bit of a laugh so I'd settle down and have yourself a nice little read' The two things Razor Ruddock can't resist in life are a pint and a dare. That and seventeen years as a professional footballer under his belt means he's got a story or two to tell. Chickening out of a fight with Eric Cantona, robbing Alan Shearer's minibar, cinema trips with Gazza, becoming mates with Ian Wright - Razor has seen and done it all. Packed full of hilarious anecdotes, Razor gives us his take on the beautiful game, sharing his tactics (good banter is a defender's duty), red mist (and red cards) on the pitch, run-ins with the FA and his theory as to why Ingerland never do as well as we'd like, as well as his best ever goal and the greatest night of his sporting life. Razor also lifts the lid on his bad reputation and reveals his regrets, his heroes, his greatest fears (notably upsetting the missus) and what it takes to make Britain's hardest footballer cry. Poignantly, he shares his views on the importance of family and his concerns over footballers' mental health. And the biggest surprise of all: that he was a shy and retiring young lad (and that his love of swearing comes from his mum). Cameo appearances include: Bobby Robson, Diego Maradona, Eric Cantona, Dennis Bergkamp, Harry Redknapp, David Beckham, Alan Shearer, Gazza, Jimmy Case, Phil 'The Power' Taylor, Robbie Williams and Nelson Mandela ('Nelse'). With his trademark sense of humour and foot-in-mouth disease, The World According to Razor is like having a pint down the pub with Razor himself.

Soccer, Culture and Society in Spain - An Ethnography of Basque Fandom (Hardcover): Mariann Vaczi Soccer, Culture and Society in Spain - An Ethnography of Basque Fandom (Hardcover)
Mariann Vaczi
R4,631 Discovery Miles 46 310 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Spanish soccer is on top of the world, at international and club level, with the best teams and a seemingly endless supply of exciting and stylish players. While the Spanish economy struggles, its soccer flourishes, deeply embedded throughout Spanish social and cultural life. But the relationship between soccer, culture and national identity in Spain is complex. This fascinating, in-depth study shines new light on Spanish soccer by examining the role this sport plays in Basque identity, consolidated in Athletic Club of Bilbao, the century-old soccer club located in the birthplace of Basque nationalism. Athletic Bilbao has a unique player recruitment policy, allowing only Basque-born players or those developed at the youth academies of Basque clubs to play for the team, a policy that rejects the internationalism of contemporary globalised soccer. Despite this, the club has never been relegated from the top division of Spanish football. A particularly tight bond exists between fans, their club and the players, with Athletic representing a beacon of Basque national identity. This book is an ethnography of a soccer culture where origins, nationalism, gender relations, power and passion, lifecycle events and death rituals gain new meanings as they become, below and beyond the playing field, a matter of creative contention and communal affirmation. Based on unique, in-depth ethnographic research, this book investigates how a soccer club and soccer fandom affect the life of a community, interweaving empirical research material with key contemporary themes in the social sciences, and placing the study in the wider context of Spanish political and sporting cultures. Filling a key gap in the literature on contemporary Spain, and on wider soccer cultures, this book is fascinating reading for anybody with an interest in sport, anthropology, sociology, political science, or cultural and gender studies.

From Athens to Zagreb - A First Hand History of Hearts in Europe (Hardcover): Mike Buckle From Athens to Zagreb - A First Hand History of Hearts in Europe (Hardcover)
Mike Buckle
R422 Discovery Miles 4 220 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This book is the complete guide to all of the games played by Hearts in European competitions since the club become only the third Scottish team to enter the European Cup. With contributions from several prominent Hearts players and celebrity fans, including Ken Stott and Scott Wilson, From Athens to Zagreb will evoke forgotten memories amongst fans of all ages.

Following England Abroad (Paperback): Glenn Beckett Following England Abroad (Paperback)
Glenn Beckett
R491 Discovery Miles 4 910 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Scoring Goals in the Dark (Large print, Hardcover, Large type / large print edition): Clare Shine Scoring Goals in the Dark (Large print, Hardcover, Large type / large print edition)
Clare Shine; As told to Gareth Maher
R612 R544 Discovery Miles 5 440 Save R68 (11%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

As a young footballer, Clare Shine appeared to have it all. She won her first international call-up at age 13, and by 15 was part of the Republic of Ireland Women's under-17 squad. But the pressure of being a star striker weighed heavily on her young shoulders. By age 19, she had played in a UEFA European Championship and a FIFA World Cup, scored the winner in a Cup Final, won her first senior international cap and become a full-time professional player. But she had also become addicted to alcohol, experimented with drugs, suffered panic attacks and attempted suicide for the first time. This is the story of someone trapped in a world where the weight of expectancy and the battle with personal demons was all washed away, albeit temporarily, whenever she put the ball in the back of the net. It is the story of a girl struggling to find her true identity, a journey in search of confidence and self-belief from someone who seemingly had it in abundance, and a remarkable tale of recovery and achieving new goals.

Queen's Park Rangers: The Complete Record (Paperback): Gordon Macey Queen's Park Rangers: The Complete Record (Paperback)
Gordon Macey
R908 Discovery Miles 9 080 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Youth Development in Football - Lessons from the world's best academies (Hardcover): Mark Nesti, Chris Sulley Youth Development in Football - Lessons from the world's best academies (Hardcover)
Mark Nesti, Chris Sulley
R4,458 Discovery Miles 44 580 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The identification and development of talented young players has become a central concern of football clubs at all levels of the professional game, as well as for national and international governing bodies. This is the first book to offer a comprehensive survey and assessment of youth development programmes in football around the world, to highlight best practice, and to offer clear recommendations for improvement. The book draws on original, in-depth research at eight elite professional football clubs, including Barcelona, Ajax and Bayern Munich, as well as the French national football academy at Clairefontaine. It adopts a multi-disciplinary approach, including psychology, coaching and management studies, and covers every key topic from organisational structures, talent recruitment and performance analysis to player education and welfare. Written by two authors with extensive experience in English professional football, including five Premiership clubs, this book is important reading for any student, researcher, coach, administrator or academy director with an interest in football, youth sport, sports development, sports coaching or sport management.

The Day We Went to Arsenal - Carlisle United and the 1951 FA Cup (Paperback, First Paperback Edition): Martin Daley The Day We Went to Arsenal - Carlisle United and the 1951 FA Cup (Paperback, First Paperback Edition)
Martin Daley
R561 Discovery Miles 5 610 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Blackpool : The Complete Record 1887-2011 (Paperback): Roy Calley Blackpool : The Complete Record 1887-2011 (Paperback)
Roy Calley
R887 Discovery Miles 8 870 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
An Illustrated History of Hamilton Academicals (Paperback): Jim Watson, A. C. Dick, Peter McLeish An Illustrated History of Hamilton Academicals (Paperback)
Jim Watson, A. C. Dick, Peter McLeish
R888 Discovery Miles 8 880 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Behind the Glory: 100 Years of the PFA (Paperback): John Harding Behind the Glory: 100 Years of the PFA (Paperback)
John Harding
R513 Discovery Miles 5 130 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Jimmy Delaney. The Stuff of Legend (Paperback): David Potter Jimmy Delaney. The Stuff of Legend (Paperback)
David Potter
R495 Discovery Miles 4 950 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Leeds United Internationals - For Club and Country (Paperback): Martin Jarred Leeds United Internationals - For Club and Country (Paperback)
Martin Jarred
R641 Discovery Miles 6 410 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Millwall in the FA Cup: The Road to the Millennium (Paperback): David Sullivan Millwall in the FA Cup: The Road to the Millennium (Paperback)
David Sullivan
R505 Discovery Miles 5 050 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Paul Holland: Talking Double Dutch (Paperback): Paul Holland Paul Holland: Talking Double Dutch (Paperback)
Paul Holland
R560 Discovery Miles 5 600 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Peter Knowles: God's Footballer (Paperback): Steve Gordos Peter Knowles: God's Footballer (Paperback)
Steve Gordos
R556 Discovery Miles 5 560 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
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