From the author of bestselling Soccernomics, this tour de force, the result of decades of investigation, reveals the truth behind the myths and legends of the world's greatest football club.
They are the men and women who have been part of the 100 GREAT GAA TEAMS. For GAA fans, our great teams bring colour and richness to our lives. 100 GREAT GAA TEAMS is a fantastic tribute to the great teams in football, hurling, camogie and ladies' football that have thrilled fans down the years.
Fall in love with Ireland's dramatic mountains and rugged coastline in 50 unforgettable hikes. Roz Purcell has been hiking the length and breadth of Ireland for years with her enthusiastic community The Hike Life, exploring the best of what the island has to offer.
Including information on the best trails and trips to take around the globe, and inspirational quotes from explorers, conservationists and writers, this bitesize book will help wanderers of all walking speeds reconnect with the wonderful world outside their windows.
A celebration of everything camping-related, full of facts and stats, quips and tips, and quotes and notes you'll need to survive and thrive in the wild, plus ideas for places to visit and things to do.
In the Shadow of Benbulben: Dixie Dean at Sligo Rovers is a romantic tale of divine intervention, uncanny timing and drama on and off the pitch. It's the tale of former Everton and England legend 'Dixie' Dean's four months with Sligo Rovers in the west of Ireland - a spell that would leave an indelible mark on the player, the club and the town.
Bollen delves into the archives of European football to offer an alternative take on the game, covering match-fixing, bribery, extortion and murder. The mavericks, game-changers and unknown heroes are all here. Bollen again proves he's the ideal curator: passionate, meticulously informed and funny. It's a book for every curious football fan.