Dean Sampson

Dave Sampson

Biographies & Memoirs

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In 1979, Kevin Ward made his rugby league debut for Castleford and embarked on a remarkable career, which earned him recognition as one of the all time great forwards in both Great Britain and Australia. In 1987 he joined Manly Sea Eagles in Australia for a summer season and again, he received recognition for his massive impact and added a Grand Final winner's medal. Joining St Helens in 1990, he was a huge hit with the fans until a horrendous broken leg ended his career in 1993. No Pain, No Gain is the biography of one the quiet men of rugby league who amassed numerous trophies, 15 Great Britain caps and immense plaudits from fans on both sides of the world.

No Pain No Gain : The Kevin Ward Story

Mr. Kevin

Sampson Ward

From Lucius Banks to Billy Boston, Wally McArthur, Joe Levula, Martin Offiah, Jason Robinson and beyond, this title tells the story of the hidden history of black, Asian, Maori and Aborginal players in British rugby league.

The Glory of Their Times : Crossing the Colour Line in Rugby League

UNKNOWN

Sports & Outdoors

In April 1954, Derek "Tappy" Tapscott pulled on his Arsenal shirt, made his first-team debut against Liverpool, scored two goals and signalled the start of an extraordinary career as a prolific goal scorer first at Arsenal, then Cardiff City and as a Welsh international. Written with Terry Grandlin (author of "Red Dragons in Europe"), Tappy tells his life story in an engaging style - growing up in Barry with 15 brothers and sisters, his early days as a forward with Barry Town, then a fateful journey to London, unaware that the Arsenal were keen to sign him and finally returning to South Wales to continue his career at Cardiff City. In the course of his story, Tappy relates the many highs and lows in his career, including: being signed to play for Wales 48 hours after his Arsenal debut, playing against the "Busby Babes" in their last league game before the Munich air crash, lining up with John Charles against an England side sporting Stanley Matthews and Len Shackleton, and being chased down the pitch by Real Zaragoza defenders for shoulder-charging their keeper when Cardiff City faced them in the Fairs Cup.

Tappy : From Barry Town to Arsenal, Cardiff City and Beyond

Derek Tapscott

The Trains Don't Stop There Anymore: The Life Story of a Footballing Nomad

Mike Lewis

Stevo

Stephenson, Mike

Written by acclaimed rugby league historian, Robert Gate, "Rugby League Lions" presents the complete and only record of every test match played by Great Britain. Supported by comprehensive statistics and over 200 photographs and illustrations, many of which have never previously been published, this book details the highs and lows of each and every game - from the first contest against New Zealand at Headingley on 25 January 1908 to Great Britain's final match, again against the Kiwis, at Wigan on 10 November 2007. In 2007, the Rugby Football League decided to abandon Great Britain as its flagship representative side. "Rugby League Lions" captures the spirit of the players in the red, white and blue and provides the definitive record of the national team through its entire 100 years of existence.

Rugby League Lions

Robert Gate

Other Team Sports

One Among Equals

Lewis, Steve

Leeds United and a Life in the Press Box

John Wray

Duncan McKenzie was one of a handful of footballers in the 1970s who built his reputation on being an entertainer on the field. He was loved or loathed by football experts, admired or berated by opponents and seen as inspirational or exasperating by teammates in equal measures, yet his genius playing style on the pitch earned him a cult status among fans at top clubs. 'The Last Fancy Dan' charts McKenzie's rise through the ranks of football at Nottingham Forest, before signing a record transfer deal for Leeds United during Brian Clough's infamous 44-day stint at the club. Following a sojourn in Europe playing for Anderlecht, McKenzie subsequently entertained crowds at Everton, Chelsea and Blackburn Rovers before a brief spell playing stateside for Tulsa Roughnecks and Chicago Sting. This chronicle of McKenzie's 40 year career in football not only provides a fascinating insight into the life of the most charismatic footballer never to play for England but also reveals his view of the modern game. In an enjoyable trip down memory lane for the older fan or a vivid glimpse back in footballing history for the younger fan, McKenzie's maverick exploits on and off the pitch are sure to amuse. Whether he was hurdling a Mini for fun, working his magic on the pitch, engaging listeners in the Tosh 'n' Mac radio show in Merseyside or entertaining after-dinner audiences at corporate events, McKenzie's fun-loving character has always wowed the crowds. As the fans used to sing from terraces up and down the country, 'McKenzie is Magic!'

The Last Fancy Dan: The Duncan McKenzie Story

Duncan McKenzie

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