Longy - Booze, Brawls, Sex and Scandal

Longy - Booze, Brawls, Sex and Scandal
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Publisher : Kings Road Publishing
Total Pages : 202
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ISBN-10 : 9781843582182
ISBN-13 : 184358218X
Rating : 4/5 (82 Downloads)

Synopsis Longy - Booze, Brawls, Sex and Scandal by : Sean Long

Sean Long is one of the finest rugby league half-backs to ever pick up the oval ball. Long started his pro career at his hometown club Wigan Warriors and, after a short stop-over at Widnes, he was signed by St Helens in 1997 to fill the boots of another Saints legend, Bobby Goulding. It wasn't long before the Knowsley Road faithful took Longy to their hearts. Long has won every major honour in the game at club level and is the only player in Challenge Cup history to win the Lance Todd Trophy three times as man of the match in the 2001, 2004 and 2006 finals. He also won 15 caps for Great Britain and five for England before retiring from international rugby on 16 April 2007. Still one of the most colourful characters ever to play the game, he continues to wear the No 7 shirt at St Helens.

Longy - Booze, Brawls, Sex and Scandal

Longy - Booze, Brawls, Sex and Scandal
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Publisher : Kings Road Publishing
Total Pages : 288
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ISBN-10 : 9781843581888
ISBN-13 : 1843581884
Rating : 4/5 (88 Downloads)

Synopsis Longy - Booze, Brawls, Sex and Scandal by : Sean Long

This autobiography tells the story of Sean Long from his early years to the start of his career at his hometown club, Wigan Warriors. It then goes on to explore his time at Widnes Vikings and St Helens.

Made for Rugby

Made for Rugby
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Publisher : Sidgwick & Jackson Limited
Total Pages : 336
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ISBN-10 : 1447269810
ISBN-13 : 9781447269816
Rating : 4/5 (10 Downloads)

Synopsis Made for Rugby by : Barrie McDermott

A controversial autobiography by one of rugby league's most famous players - Barrie McDermott

Jamie Peacock: No White Flag

Jamie Peacock: No White Flag
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Publisher : The History Press
Total Pages : 330
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ISBN-10 : 9780750960083
ISBN-13 : 0750960086
Rating : 4/5 (83 Downloads)

Synopsis Jamie Peacock: No White Flag by : Jamie Peacock

Jamie Peacock is the ultimate modern forward in rugby league. Taking the hard hits, making the toughest yards and leading by example in the Super League and international arenas, 'JP' has come through adversity, on and off the pitch, to become one of the most respected players of his generation. His strength, determination and unfailing will to win have seen him claim the 'Man of Steel' and 'International Forward of the Year' awards, along with a host of other individual honours, while picking up Super League titles and Challenge Cups with Bradford and Leeds. His autobiography No White Flag is a revelatory and inspirational account of a life in professional sport, from starting out as a skinny youth and being told he wouldn't make the grade to dark days in hospital waiting rooms with his career hanging by a thread – culminating in the euphoria of winning the Grand Final with hometown club Leeds Rhinos and leading Great Britain to a historic series whitewash over New Zealand in the autumn of 2007. Forthright and to the point, Jamie pulls no punches in describing rugby league as he sees it. Replete with opinions and anecdotes, this book is essential reading for anyone with an interest in what it takes to become one of sport's true gladiators.

Moz - My Story

Moz - My Story
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 1907637575
ISBN-13 : 9781907637575
Rating : 4/5 (75 Downloads)

Synopsis Moz - My Story by : Adrian Morley

Moz: My Story is the compelling autobiography of England and Great Britain Rugby League legend Adrian Morley. As one of the most prolific players of the last 15 years, in 2011 Morley became the most-capped England/Great Britain rugby league player of all time. He is famous for his `big hits' and rock hard determination, and is respected throughout the game by players and fans alike. Now Morley tells it how it is, from his tough upbringing to brushes with the law to his incredible career in the toughest sport of them all.

The Encyclopedia of Unsolved Crimes

The Encyclopedia of Unsolved Crimes
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Publisher : Infobase Publishing
Total Pages : 449
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ISBN-10 : 9781438119144
ISBN-13 : 1438119143
Rating : 4/5 (44 Downloads)

Synopsis The Encyclopedia of Unsolved Crimes by : Michael Newton

Over 800 entries examine the facts, evidence, and leading theories of a variety of unsolved murders, robberies, kidnappings, serial killings, disappearances, and other crimes.

Washington Confidential

Washington Confidential
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Publisher : Good Press
Total Pages : 255
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ISBN-10 : EAN:4066338085740
ISBN-13 :
Rating : 4/5 (40 Downloads)

Synopsis Washington Confidential by : Lee Mortimer

"Washington Confidential" by Lee Mortimer, Jack Lait. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.

The Ferris Conspiracy

The Ferris Conspiracy
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Publisher : Random House
Total Pages : 257
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ISBN-10 : 9781780577142
ISBN-13 : 1780577141
Rating : 4/5 (42 Downloads)

Synopsis The Ferris Conspiracy by : Paul Ferris

On Glasgow's meanest streets life started well for the young Paul Ferris. How did he become Glasgow's most feared gangster, deemed a risk to national security? Arthur Thompson, Godfather of the crime world and senior partner of the Krays, recruited young Ferris as a bagman, debt collector and equaliser. Feared for his capacity for extreme violence, respected for his intelligence, Ferris was the Godfather's heir apparent. But when gang warfare broke, underworld leaders traded in flesh, colluding with their partners - the police. Disgusted, Ferris left the Godfather and stood alone. They gave him weeks to live. While Ferris was caged in Barlinnie Prison's segregation unit accused of murdering Thompson's son, Fatboy, his two friends were shot dead the night before the funeral and grotesquely displayed in a car on the cortége's route. Acquitted against all the odds, Ferris moved on, determined to make an honest living. They would not let him. The National Crime Squad, MI5, the police and two of the country's most powerful gangsters saw to that. A maximum-security prisoner, Ferris is known as 'Lucky' because he is still alive. This is one man's unique insight into Britain's crime world and the inextricable web of corruption - a revealing story of official corruption and unholy alliances.

When Footballers Were Skint

When Footballers Were Skint
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Publisher : Biteback Publishing
Total Pages : 232
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ISBN-10 : 9781785903854
ISBN-13 : 1785903853
Rating : 4/5 (54 Downloads)

Synopsis When Footballers Were Skint by : Jon Henderson

Shortlisted for The Telegraph Sports Book Awards 2019 Long before perma-tanned football agents and TV mega-rights ushered in the age of the multimillionaire player, footballers' wages were capped – even the game's biggest names earned barely more than a plumber or electrician. Footballing legends such as Tom Finney and Stanley Matthews shared a bond of borderline penury with the huge crowds they entertained on Saturday afternoons, on pitches that were a world away from the pristine lawns of the game's modern era. Instead of the gleaming sports cars driven by today's top players, the stars of yesteryear travelled to matches on public transport and returned to homes every bit as modest as those of their supporters. Players and fans would even sometimes be next-door neighbours in a street of working-class terraced houses. Based on the first-hand accounts of players from a fast disappearing generation, When Footballers Were Skint delves into the game's rich heritage and relates the fascinating story of a truly great sporting era.

Cristiano Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo
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Publisher : Orion
Total Pages : 459
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ISBN-10 : 9781409155072
ISBN-13 : 1409155072
Rating : 4/5 (72 Downloads)

Synopsis Cristiano Ronaldo by : Guillem Balague

The definitive award-winning biography of Cristiano Ronaldo - fully updated to include the 2022 World Cup, Ronaldo's explosive exit from Manchester United and his record-breaking transfer to Al-Nassr As the Qatar World Cup opened to worldwide jubilation, Cristiano Ronaldo's second spell at Manchester United reached an abrupt conclusion. It was not to be the fairy tale ending to a glittering career. Instead, over the two seasons, it had snowballed into a toxic standoff between himself, the board and newly appointed manager, Erik ten Hag. The Theatre's dream was over. On 22 November 2022, Ronaldo's contract was terminated. In this compelling account, Guillem Balagué draws on impeccable sources, first-hand interviews and unprecedented access, taking us on a journey from Madeira to Manchester, and onto Spain, Italy and Saudi Arabia. From Ronaldo's tutelage under Sir Alex Ferguson to becoming the biggest galáctico of them all at Real Madrid, and captaining Portugal to the first silverware in their history at the UEFA Euro 2016, Guillem chronicles Ronaldo's career in its entirety. This is nothing less than the definitive portrait of a true icon of modern football, who has reached the very heights of the beautiful game and cemented his place as one of the greatest players of all time.