Secondhand Sports Books

Tony 'AP' McCoy is unquestionably the greatest and most successful jump-jockey of all time. He has collected a record sixteen consecutive jump jockey titles to date, and since 1992 he...

Anthony Daly was the most successful captain in the history of Clare hurling, leading the county to two All-Irelands and three Munster titles. Regarded as an inspirational figure by his...

Bill Shankly once said that for him football was more important than life and death. But Shankly was manager of a great Liverpool side - what about those less fortunate,...

Calum Best should have had it all. As the only son of world-famous footballing legend George Best and his first wife Angie, a gorgeous English model, Calum was born into...

All men are not born equal. Some are faster, stronger, more gifted. The Beijing Olympics showcases some great athletes. Over 10,500 from 200 countries compete - including Team Ireland, with...

Brendan Cummins has made more senior hurling championship appearances than any other player in the history of the game. In an era that produced such brilliant goalkeeping talents as Davy...

When Katie Taylor was chosen to bear the Irish flag at the opening ceremony of the London Olympics, the pressure was on for her to deliver gold for Ireland when...

Since his professional debut in 1996, Tiger Woods has reigned as the world's greatest living golfer, having singlehandledly increased the popularity of the game and become one of the most...

'The only book that will give you a hangover' Chris Evans Breakfast Show---The hilarious, no holds barred autobiography from sporting legend and broadcaster Alan Brazil.As Alan recounts tales from his...

_____________________________'If you've ever wept, "Why Do I Want To Run?", your answer is here.' CAITLIN MORANAlexandra Heminsley had high hopes: the arse of an athlete, the waist of a supermodel,...

'He's one of the best players I've ever played with. As a forward, I'd say he's the best.' Johnny SextonSean O'Brien does not come from a traditional rugby background. He...

The Sunday Times bestsellerJudy Murray provides the ultimate insight into life with her tennis champion sons Andy and Jamie.What happens when you find you have exceptional children? Do you panic?...

An incredibly entertaining and perceptive look at the most controversial moment in Premier League history. 25th January 1995 A cold winter's evening. Manchester United away against Crystal Palace at a...

'With Andy, the sky's the limit...' - John McEnroe. At Wimbledon in 2005, a young, brash Andy Murray came out of nowhere and thrashed star pros Georges Bastl and Radek...

SHORTLISTED FOR THE WILLIAM HILL SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR PRIZE 2015. 'I kill a man and most people forgive me. However, I love a man and many say this...

An anecdote-driven narrative of the classic footballer's 'DOs and DO NOTs' from the ever-popular Arsenal legend and football pundit Paul Merson, aka 'The Merse'. When it comes to advice on...

'Walking is man's best medicine'HippocratesWalk invites you to explore the benefits to be gained from the simple act of walking and spending time outdoors.A great natural way to boost your...

Mindful Thoughts for Walkers explores how walking is an opportunity to deepen our levels of physical and spiritual awareness.Mindful walking can help us face the existential questions of 'Who am...

The instant Sunday Times bestsellerShortlisted for the Autobiography of the Year at the British Sports Book Awards'A life of two wonderfully entertaining halves' Sunday TimesRewind to 1971, and Sue Barker's...

Originally published in 1986 (McGraw-Hill), The Black Lights was the first book that fully explored the sport and business of professional boxing. Upon joining the training camp of superlightweight Billy...

I CAN RUN is not a running book for 'runners' - it's the must-have running book for anyone who has ever experienced a moment of defeatism and had the little...

'Victory is a life well lived or a day enjoyed.'Limerick man Frank O'Mara had the athletics career most only dream of, competing for Ireland in three Olympic Games and breaking...

365 days. 365 stories. Some of them are familiar to every football fan, such as the 1966 World Cup Final or the 1985 Heysel disaster, but what about the day...

Starting from the moment when William Webb Ellis picked up the ball at Rugby School during a game of soccer and ran with it, Martin Johnson traces the story of...

"The man with the best memory in football" - Shoot Monthly The World Cup is footballing nirvana - the ultimate global competition where the best of the best battle it...

In his autobiography George Hook will tell his amazing life story for the first time, from his childhood in Cork right through to his emergence as one of the sharpest...

Sir Alex announced his retirement as manager of Manchester United after 27 years in the role. He has gone out in a blaze of glory, with United winning the Premier...

A golfer loved for his courage and charisma, Darren Clarke has the crowds behind him.They know he is a warm, funny raconteur who likes a Guinness, who both works hard...

Pronounced as the greatest goalscoring talent since Jimmy Greaves, seventeen-year old Robbie Fowler was immediately catapulted to fame and fortune. The thin, baby-faced Toxteth lad, who had trampled the same...

May 8, 2013: the day Manchester United fans had dreaded for nearly three decades. Sir Alex Ferguson announced he was to step down as manager of the world's biggest football...

After winning six of the twelve majors played from 2000 to 2002, Tiger Woods was struggling with his golf swing in 2003, leaving him out of the running at the...

George Best needs little introduction. A legend in his own lifetime, he is undoubtedly the greatest footballer the UK has ever produced. Blessed with an extraordinary gift he brought a...

In HURLING'S TOP 20 bestselling author and broadcaster Colm Keane profiles 20 of the greatest hurling legends to grace the game: from Christy Ring, Mick Mackey, Jack Lynch and Tony...

What better way of travelling the world than by crewing on a yacht? The Hitch-Hiker's Guide to the Oceans is ideal for crew pre-planning, and for skippers seeking crew. It...

From boyhood days in his local GAA field at Kilcummin, Co. Kerry, to the office of President of the GAA, Sean Kelly reflects on how he came to lead one...

From boyhood days in his local GAA field at Kilcummin, Co. Kerry, to the office of President of the GAA, Sean Kelly reflects on how he came to lead one...

Learning to ride a bike is easy, but getting back on one if you're over the age of 12 (and have developed a penchant for high heels) can be daunting....

This is a tale about a boy from the back streets of Glasgow who rose from being a fanatical Celtic fan to leading Scotland's World Cup attack with Kenny Dalglish....

SHORTLISTED FOR THE WILLIAM HILL SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR 2018THE OBSERVER BOOK OF THE YEAR 'A rattling read... Superbly written' Derek Lawrenson, Daily Mail'Arguably the most serious attempt ever...

The long-awaited autobiography of Howard Webb, the man who refereed the World Cup final. Webb's first game as a match official came when he was just 18 and his father's...

Paddy Crerand's eagerly-awaited autobiography recounts the previously untold story of one of post-war football's fieriest characters. As a defensive midfielder, famed for his tough tackling, for Scotland, Celtic and Manchester...