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61) Best, Pele, and a Half-Time Bovril: A Nostalgic Look at the 1970s - Football's Last Great Decade
Author
Publisher
John Blake
Pub. Date
2014.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (288 pages)
Language
English
Description
The 1970s--the last decade when every fan of every soccer club could wish for the starsFor supporters of provincial lightweights like Derby County, Nottingham Forest, and Leeds United, their wishes came true in the seventies when they landed the Division One title. It was the decade of the underdog--when the FA Cup was still soccer's Holy Grail and teams like Sunderland, Ipswich, and Southampton came in from the sticks to produce their own brand of...
Author
Publisher
John Blake
Pub. Date
2014.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (288 pages)
Language
English
Description
A biography of one of the all-time greats in English soccer, fully updated to include the 2013 Premier League win Sir Alexander Ferguson, Kt, CBE, is a popular former soccer manager and former player, managing Manchester United from 1986-2013. He is the second-longest serving manager in their history after Sir Matt Busby, while his tenure is the longest of all the current League managers. During this time, Ferguson won many awards, and he holds many...
Author
Publisher
John Blake
Pub. Date
2014.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (214 pages)
Language
English
Description
The accomplishments of England's greatest and best-loved soccer player are traced in this inspiring biography, now revised and updatedSoccer superstar and darling of the paparazzi, David Beckham has reached iconic status across the world for his achievements and exploits both on and off the field. This all-inclusive biography traces his incredible life starting from his early years playing for Manchester United at the age of 17 up to his career with...
Author
Publisher
John Blake
Pub. Date
2013.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (288 pages)
Language
English
Description
There is a man soccer fans across the UK wake up for on a Saturday morning. A man whose renegade rhyming skills never fail to leave the nation dazzled--and maybe a bit baffled. He's Soccer AM's most infamous interviewer, and Surrey's sickest rapper . . . it's the one, the only, Tubes. And he's ready to reveal the funniest, the best, and the downright oddest stories from the Premiership and beyond. Soccer AM's very own lyrical miracle began life on...
66) Soccer
Author
Series
Publisher
Mason Crest
Pub. Date
2010
Physical Desc
1 online resource (96 p.)
Language
English
Author
Publisher
John Blake
Pub. Date
2013.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (288 pages)
Language
English
Description
The story of the Dutch footballer who plays for Manchester UnitedIn the summer of 2012 Robin Van Persie, or RVP as he is affectionately known by his fans, made the controversial move from Arsenal to Manchester United. As one of the Premier League's most lethal strikers, he became the Gunner's eighth all-time top scorer with 132 goals, taking on the captain's armband in the process. But on August 15, 2012, Arsenal shockingly announced they would be...
Author
Publisher
John Blake
Pub. Date
2014.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (294 pages)
Language
English
Description
A biography of one of the all-time greats in English soccer, fully updated to include the 2013 Premier League win Sir Alexander Ferguson, Kt, CBE, is a popular former soccer manager and former player, managing Manchester United from 1986-2013. He is the second-longest serving manager in their history after Sir Matt Busby, while his tenure is the longest of all the current League managers. During this time, Ferguson won many awards, and he holds many...
70) The Return of King Kenny - Liverpool FC's 2010-2011 Season from a Fan's Perspective (Unauthorised)
Author
Publisher
Punked Books
Pub. Date
2011
Physical Desc
1 online resource (418 p.)
Language
English
Description
"At over 100,000 words, The Return of King Kenny is the most comprehensive guide yet published to Liverpool Football Club's 2010-2011 season, arguably the most tumultuous of any in the club's history. The previous lacklustre year had ended with the sacking of Rafael Benitez, which led the author of this book to believe that things could only get worse. . . Of course, Benitez was replaced by Roy Hodgson, who had achieved the phenomenal feat of getting...
Author
Publisher
John Blake
Pub. Date
2013.
Edition
Updated edition.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (292 pages)
Language
English
Description
The story of the most decorated player in English soccer history, with 11 Premier League titles, two Champions League victories, and four FA Cup winner's medals to his name. The story of the most decorated player in English soccer history, with 11 Premier League titles, two Champions League victories, and four FA Cup winner's medals to his name Giggs is an astonishing player with an unparalleled career, and here is his amazing story. By the time he...
Author
Publisher
Scarecrow Press
Pub. Date
2011.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (494 pages)
Language
English
Description
"There is no sporting event more popular than the World Cup. For one month every four years, hundreds of millions of people around the world turn their attention to the tournament. People call in sick to work, fans pack into bars to watch games or stay home for days at a time glued to their TV sets, and even wars stop. Nothing else seems to matter. In A History of the World Cup: 1930-2010, Clemente Lisi chronicles this international phenomenon, providing...
77) Key player
Author
Series
Front desk volume 4
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 9
Language
English
Description
"The Women's World Cup coming to Southern California, everyone is soccer-crazy--especially Mia Tang. Less exciting, though? The fact that her P.E. teacher wants Mia to get out of the soccer field, too--or fall short of the grade she needs to earn a spot at journalism camp...As Mia aims for her goals, she'll have to face prejudice, discrimination, and her own fears. But if anyone can find a way to win, it's Mia Tang!"--
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Appears on list
Formats
Description
"Maisy and her friends can't wait to play soccer! Maisy puts on her uniform, laces up her sneakers, and heads to the field. Charlie, Tallulah, and Dotty are on the blue team, while Maisy, Cyril, and Eddie are on the red. Let's play! Soon enough the game heats up, with plenty of action, excitement, and suspense. Who will be the first team to make a goal? Whatever the score, it's all in good fun, and everyone is still the best of friends at the end!"...
Author
Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Life's a pitch for teen football star, Adrian "Colombian Cannon" Molina. With his powerful shot, he seems a shoe-in for the European junior league. When a Regents United elite prep school scout offers him a full scholarship, the news seems too good to be true. Adrian's celebration is short lived thanks to his meeting with team star, Titan Evans. Titan is everything Adrian is not; rich, powerful, and connected. Despite that, Titan sees the Colombian...
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