A Good Read...

[knvb]

Anyone have any suggestions to good sports (soccer) related books? I know there are several but can't recall the names. I need to fill out my Christmas list.

I read Bobby Knights book this summer in between pints and choked on the Americana spewing from it. It was Rather sickening to be honest. The book, not the pints.

Didn't Roy Keane have a book?

 

[italian_stallion21]

Not really soccer, but a good read. And you will probably choke, but from laughing.

[ame=http://www.amazon.ca/Men-Balls-Professional-Athletes-Handbook/dp/0316023078/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1258675789&sr=1-1]Men with Balls: The Professional Athlete's Handbook: Amazon.ca: Drew Magary: Books[/ame]

 

[Polska]

Anyone have any suggestions to good sports (soccer) related books? I know there are several but can't recall the names. I need to fill out my Christmas list.

I read Bobby Knights book this summer in between pints and choked on the Americana spewing from it. It was Rather sickening to be honest. The book, not the pints.

Didn't Roy Keane have a book?

you can never go wrong with a george best book

 

[italian_stallion21]

And a different form of footy, but nevertheless one of the most inspiring books I've ever read.

[ame=http://www.amazon.ca/Never-Die-Easy-Autobiography-Walter/dp/0375758216/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1258675928&sr=1-1]Never Die Easy: The Autobiography of Walter Payton: Amazon.ca: Walter Payton, Don Yaeger: Books[/ame]

 

[italian_stallion21]

And last but not least, I KNOW you will absolutely love this

[ame=http://www.amazon.ca/Twilight-Saga-Collection-Stephenie-Meyer/dp/0316031844/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1258676002&sr=1-1]The Twilight Saga Collection: Amazon.ca: Stephenie Meyer: Books[/ame]

 

[dezza]

Just for you knvb:

Brilliant Orange by David Winner

 

[sixfyv]

Didn't Roy Keane have a book?

I think it is called "The way I see it".

 

[Jimothy]

How Soccer Explains The World by Franklin Foer

An interesting look at soccer in various parts of the world

 

[bertrum]

you can never go wrong with a george best book

The Good, the Bad, and the Bubbly - the best George Best autobiography read.

bertrum

 

[bergamascho]

The Miracle of Castel Di Sangro by Joe McGinnis...read this and you will understand Italian soccer better than you ever wished...

 

[oranje]

The Fix: Soccer and Organized Crime by Declan Hill

Really excellent.

 

[bergamascho]

^^^^^ Ya but that only happens in Germany...

 

[johnnybluenose]

I have read both Jimothy and Oranje's recommendations and they are more than worth the read for footy interested people, in fact your guys stores should carry those books. The Declan Hill one ruined watching Internationals and second rate league games for quite a while...

another one I enjoyed was the Brian Clough biography: Cloughie, Walking on Water.

very interesting and lots of great stories.

 

[bulljive]

Anyone have any suggestions to good sports (soccer) related books? I know there are several but can't recall the names. I need to fill out my Christmas list.

I read Bobby Knights book this summer in between pints and choked on the Americana spewing from it. It was Rather sickening to be honest. The book, not the pints.

Didn't Roy Keane have a book?

Not a soccer book but I got a 12 month subscription to Four Four Two magazine for christmas last year. Probably one of the best gifts I have ever gotten as it was a surprise, and is much cheaper then the $13-15 in stores. Best soccer magazine out in my opinion.

 

[whistle blower]

KVNB i think you should read the FIFA Laws of the Game, so you know what your arguing about. Not that its going to sink into your thick skull, but there is still hope. (not)

 

[cside17]

The Miracle of Castel Di Sangro by Joe McGinnis...read this and you will understand Italian soccer better than you ever wished...

Read this.....brilliant book!

So is "Soccer against the enemy" by Simon Kuper

And for audio books "Footbal my Arse: The funniest book you'll ever hear" By Ricky Tomlinson

 

[johnnybluenose]

KVNB i think you should read the FIFA Laws of the Game, so you know what your arguing about. Not that its going to sink into your thick skull, but there is still hope. (not)

WB, I know you are an "elder" however...

nevermind...

Not jokes are so nouveau

 

[Walks]

knvb,

I'll drop Keano's book off for you, a great book & insight to his career.

When did you learn to read though ??

Read Driven from Within by Michael Jordan ..... fantastic.

 

[canucklehead]

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