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    From the history of Irish sports to biographies of international athletics superstars, these books in our sports collection make for excellent reading. Whether you’re passionate about football, rugby, or any other sport, these books bring the drama, dedication, and triumphs of the sports world to life. Find your next great sports read at Chapters Bookstore!

    Paul Merson: How Not to Be a Professional Footballer [2012] paperback

    €5.99€14.30

    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...

    Paul Merson: How Not to be a Professional Footballer [2011] hardback

    €9.99€24.27

    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...

    Matthew Syed: Bounce [2010] paperback

    €9.99€18.56

    From the author of You Are Awesome: Find Your Confidence and Dare to be Brilliant at (Almost) Anything Essential reading for an astounding summer of sport; If you've ever wondered...

    Andre Agassi: Open [2009] hardback

    €7.99€28.57

    He is one of the most beloved athletes in history and one of the most gifted men ever to step onto a tennis court - but from early childhood Andre...

    Lewis Hamilton: Lewis Hamilton [2007] hardback

    €8.99€27.13

    Lewis Hamilton's explosive arrival on the Formula 1 scene has made front-page headlines. In My Story, for the first time Lewis opens up about his stunning debut season, including the...

    Paddy Crerand: Paddy Crerand [2007] hardback

    €9.99€27.13

    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...

    Wayne Rooney: Wayne Rooney: My Decade in the Premier League [2012] hardback

    €5.99€28.57

    'My Decade in the Premier League' is Wayne's first hand account of his 10 years playing at the highest level in English football - and for the biggest club in...

    Frankie Dettori: Frankie [2004] hardback

    €6.99€27.13

    Frankie Dettori is a unique character in modern-day Britain: a millionaire champion jockey irresistible to the punters; a charismatic personality with an easy charm and immaculate dress sense that make...

    John Foot: Calcio [2007] paperback

    €6.99€21.41

    The first history of Italian football to be written in English, 'Calcio' is a mix of serious analysis and comic storytelling, with vivid descriptions of games, goals, dives, missed penalties,...

    Simon Waterson: 30-Minute-a-Day Body Challenge [2003] paperback

    €8.99€17.13

    Now world-leading fitness trainer Simon Waterson - who trained Halle Berry - brings you seven focussed circuit-training programmes tailored for specific needs - prepare your body for a skiing holiday,...

    Kurt Angle: It's True! It's True! [2002] paperback

    €6.99€11.41

    From the Junior National Freestyle Championship to the 1996 summer Olympics, Kurt Angle's achievements are second to none in the world of professional wrestling. In the tradition of the successful...

    Mick Foley: Mankind [2000] paperback

    €6.99€9.99

    The autobiography of the Mick Foley, a legend of the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) scene, the organisation's one-time champion, and the face behind the wrestlers, Dude Love, Cactus Jack and...

    Julian Wilson: Some You Win [1999] paperback

    €5.99€9.99

    Julian Wilson's life story is one of colour and controversy. His early years were spent satisfying his hunger for horse racing amid the escapades of cricket and rugby. From London...

    Robert Kitson: Around The World In 80 Minutes [2023] hardback

    €24.99

    A WATERSTONES BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023 - SPORT'A mesmerising, unforgettable journey around world rugby. ' Donald McRae - Twice Winner of the William Hill Sports Book of the...

    Owen Doyle: The Ref's Call [2023] paperback

    €3.99€5.99

    'A genuine presence on the field, Owen refereed with the perfect balance of respect and authority' Keith Wood'Highly respected with vast experience and knowledge, Owen Doyle contributed hugely to the...

    Gary Neville: The People's Game: How to Save Football [2023] paperback

    €14.30

    *WINNER OF BEST SPORTS WRITING AT THE SPORTS BOOK AWARDS 2023**Out now: Includes brand new material*THE AWARD-WINNING SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER'Neville at his authentic best. [He] is the closest thing to...

    Aidan O'Mahony: Unbroken: A journey of adversity, mental strength and physical fitness [2022] paperback

    €7.99

    'Compelling' Irish TimesAidan O'Mahony was at peak physical fitness and making his mark on the Kerry Senior Football team when he made the devastating choice to walk away from it...

    Cristiano Ronaldo: The Biography (Guillem Balague's Books) [2018] paperback

    €6.99

    The definitive biography of Cristiano Ronaldo, named Football Book of the Year at the Cross Sports Book Awards 2016Fully updated to include the 2017-18 season and Ronaldo's transfer to JuventusCristiano...

    Warren Gatland: In the Line of Fire: The Inside Story from the Lions Head Coach [2018] paperback

    €3.99€5.99

    Warren Gatland's In the Line of Fire is the ultimate chronicle of this summer's remarkable Lions tour to New Zealand - home of the fearsome All Blacks, the double world...

    Archie Macpherson: Flower of Scotland? [2005] hardback

    €7.99€27.13

    Flower of Scotland? offers an intriguing passport to travel in the footsteps of the distinguished football commentator Archie Macpherson, who looks to separate myth from fact in his personal odyssey...

    Jam Carragher: Carra [2008] paperback

    €5.99€18.56

    Jamie Carragher is one of the most charismatic footballers of his generation. Adored by the fans, he was recently voted the most popular player in the entire Liverpool squad. Yet...

    Christopher Yates: How To Fish [2023] hardback

    €19.99

    Sitting on a riverbank, with rod and line, must count as one of the most relaxing and enjoyable - yet occasionally frustrating - experiences known to man.Chris Yates discovered the...

    Brien Sean O: Fuel [2020] hardback

    €6.99€12.99

    '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...

    Paddy Kenny: The Gloves Are Off [2020] hardback

    €12.99

    He is the larger-than-life figure who bounced back from rejection at 16 and graduated from parks pitches to become a Premier League goalkeeper, and later represent his country. Paddy Kenny's...

    Redknapp: Me, Family and the Making of a Footballer: The warmest, most charming memoir of the year [2021] paperback

    €9.99

    'a wonderful book ... a great read' Daily Mail'a fascinating book ... I really enjoyed it' Piers Morgan, Good Morning Britain'a heart-warming, funny and insightful read. Perfect for a rainy...

    Cormac Moore: The Irish Soccer Split [2015] hardback

    €7.99€28.50

    The Irish Football Association (IFA) was founded in Belfast in 1880. It was the governing body for soccer for the whole of the island of Ireland. Soccer in Ireland was...

    Shaun Assael: The Murder of Sonny Liston [2017] paperback

    €7.99€14.30

    Sonny Liston was a legend, described by Mike Tyson as "the baddest man boxing ever produced". From veteran sports reporter Shaun Assael, The Murder of Sonny Liston is a gripping,...

    George Best: Blessed - The Autobiography [2002] paperback

    €4.99€18.56

    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...

    Ian Mcgeechan: The Lions: When the Going Gets Tough [2017] paperback

    €5.99€6.99

    Fully updated to contain Sir Ian McGeechan's reflections on the 2017 Lions tour to New Zealand. 2017 saw the latest contest between the British Lions and New Zealand - the...

    Jon Gibby: Well Handicapped Horses [2012] paperback

    €8.99

    When Jon Gibby wrote the third edition of his successful and popular book Betting on Flat Handicaps in 2005 he admitted that the growing influence of the betting exchanges and...

    Bills Peter: Le Coq [2024] paperback

    €12.99

    'An impassioned tour around France which is best enjoyed with a bottle of red ... or two.' The Sunday Times'I've known Peter for some years and I'm sure you will...

    Colin Montgomerie: Monty [2013] paperback

    €6.99

    The autobiography of Colin Montgomerie, the triumphant Ryder Cup captain and one of Britain's most successful golfers.Colin Montgomerie is a golfing legend. Ranked Europe's No. 1 for an unparalleled seven...

    Gara Ronan O: Ronan OGara [2013] hardback

    €5.99€6.99

    Ronan O'Gara has been at the heart of Munster and Irish rugby for the past fifteen years. Now, as he comes to the end of a glittering playing career, it...

    Ask A Footballer [2020] paperback

    €5.99

    Ever wondered what it's REALLY like to be a Premier League footballer?My name is James Milner and I'm not a Ribena-holic.Let me share insights into what it's like being a...

    Believe Us: The Inside Story of Jürgen Klopp’s Liverpool [2021] paperback

    €8.99

    'Our incredible story under a supreme manager shared in all its glory.' Jordan Henderson The definitive account of Jurgen Klopp's astonishing revival of Liverpool Football Club FULLY UPDATED FOR THE...

    Anne Holland: The Little Book of Horse Racing [2014] hardback

    €7.99

    Do you know what the oldest horse race in Britain is, where the term `gee-gee' comes from, or who is credited with bringing racing to Ascot? Fact-packed but light-hearted in...

    Johnny Sexton: Becoming a Lion [2013] hardback

    €6.99€9.99

    Johnny Sexton - the man who pulled the strings for the Lions - gives an intimate insight into the rugby life in Becoming a Lion.As of May 2009, Johnny Sexton...

    Ronnie Whelan: Walk On: My Life in Red [2011] paperback

    €4.99€19.50

    Ronnie Whelan was a mainstay of the iconic 1980s Liverpool FC side that won six League Championships, two FA Cups, three League Cups as well an unforgettable European Cup. Under...

    Jonathan Rea: Dream. Believe. Achieve. My Autobiography [2018] hardback

    €6.99€8.99

    'If I had to lose my record to anyone, I couldn't be happier that it was Jonathan. Family connections aside, there is nobody more talented, more determined or more deserving.'...

    Didier Drogba: Commitment [2015] paperback

    €5.99€6.99

    The story of one of the most recognisable and successful players in world football. Didier Drogba is renowned for his heading ability, sharp shooting and sheer strength. He has played...

    Gabby Logan: The First Half [2022] hardback

    €5.99€7.99

    A brilliant book. Read immediately' Claudia WinklemanA fascinating, inspiring and funny memoir from much-loved broadcaster Gabby Logan When I sat down to write this book, I was really not keen...

    Dan Carter: Dan Carter: The Autobiography of an All Blacks Legend [2015] hardback

    €3.99€32.50

    Dan Carter's last game as an All Black culminated with him declared Man of the Match following the 2015 Rugby World Cup final at Twickenham - an unforgettable ending to...

    Robinson Joshua: Messi vs. Ronaldo [2023] paperback

    €14.99

    Essential World Cup Reading | Featured in The New York Times' "What to Read During the World Cup"Wall Street Journal reporters Joshua Robinson and Jonathan Clegg offer a deeply reported...

    Chris Jericho: No Is a Four-Letter Word [2017] hardback

    €6.99

    Bestselling author and six-time WWE champion Chris Jericho shares twenty of his most valuable lessons for achieving your goals and living the life you want, jam-packed with fantastic stories and...

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