Presented by Tim Caple "Talking Sports Books" does exactly that every month we review the best Sports literature talking to a selection of authors about their recent releases and rounding up the best sellers lists in the UK and USA
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This Month Man v Ball, Ring Wars and "All To Play For"
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This month 3 authors talking about there books, Mathew Bazell talks about his new book "Ring Wars" a photographic history of some of the most epic ring encounters of the last 50 years. Veteran American writer John Hart talks about his book "Man Vs Ball" One ordinary guy and his extraordinary sports adventures. Matt Rogan talks about his book "All To Play For" "A sensitive exploration of the role of exercise, nutrition and lifestyle can play in enabling happy healthy lives" --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tim-caple3/messageChampions Of Europe
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In this edition of the podcast Steven Scragg joins me to talk about his new book "TheUndisputed Champions Of Europe" which looks back at the birth of European club football with the European Cup up until its conclusion as a knockout tournament and the arrival of the UCL. It's a story about football legends from Puskas, Di Stefano and Cruyff right up to Rijkaard, Gullet and Van Basten and stories from memorable European nights as the league champions from across Europe fought to be crowned "The Undisputed Champions Of Europe" --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tim-caple3/messageGå ikke glip af nogen episoder af “Talking Sports Books” - abonnér på podcasten med gratisapp GetPodcast.
Daily Telegraph "Football Book Of The Year 2021"
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"Sacre Bleu" From Zidane to Mbappe won "Football Book Of The Year" 2021 in this edition of the podcast we take you back to the interview we did with the author Matt Spiro . --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tim-caple3/message"The Great Pie Revolt" A Book about Food, Drink and Football
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Where do you go to sample the best food and drink when you are out on the road following your team around the country. Gone are the days when fans have to suffer hideous overpriced stadium food because here is a guide of where to go to sample some of the best local specialities both food and drink in and around every stadium in the country. The book is the "The Great Pie Revolt" and author Jack Joins me for a gastronomic tour of England and Wales. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tim-caple3/messageSteve Kerr "A Life"
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This month broadcaster and author Scott Howard Cooper joins me to talk about his new book that charts the life of iconic basketball player/coach Steve Kerr. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tim-caple3/messageJose Mourinho "Up Close And Personal "
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This month journalist and author Robert Beasley joins me to talk about his new book, Rob had a relationship with Jose which was the envy of Fleet St the result of which resulted in this book which is full of stories and anecdotes many of which have either never been heard or forgotten. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tim-caple3/message"A Deeper Shade of Blue" A Chelsea tale from the 1970's
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In this "Extra" edition of the "TalkingSports Books Podcast" author Neil Fitzsimon joins me to talk about his latest book on Chelsea "A Deeper Shade of Blue" the story of a Chelsea fan in the 1970's and "Eddie McCreadie's Blue and White Army" Lots of humour in this book and you don't have to be a Chelsea fan to have a smile at this. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tim-caple3/messageThis month Michael Calvin's new book "Whose Game Is It Anyway
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This month award winning author and journalist Michael Calvin joins me to talk about his new book "Whose Game Is It Anyway" Michael has spent over 4 decades as a sports journalist during which time his career has taken him to every event of significance on the sporting calendar. From interviewing Ali to meeting Nelson Mandela, the Olympics to the Paris Dakar Rally, World Cup's and European Championships, and when reporting on it became stale he took part in an amateur round the world yacht race. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tim-caple3/messageThe Fierce Genius of Johan Cruyff and the Gerry Gow storey
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This month we begin with the remarkable tale of Johan Cruyff's final year as a player when Ajax believed he was passed it he decided to show them how wrong they were by heading off to their fiercest rivals Feyenoord, Also this month we look at the life of a player Norman Hunter once said was "As good as Bremner" Gerry Gow author Neil Palmer joins me to talk about a player considered perhaps Bristol City's greatest player some great football stories and anecdotes and no shortage of humour . --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tim-caple3/messageFootball in the 1990's and George Sephton "The Voice of Anfield"
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This month we begin with Tom Whitworth's book "When the Seagulls Follow the Trawler" the story of football in the 90's. A tale of TV mega deals rising ticket prices players becoming multi millionaires on field it was a decade of dominance for Man Utd and internationally England began the decade making a World Cup semi final and Ireland under Jack Charlton stunned Italy in 94. Plus George Sephton looks back at 50 year as "The Voice of Anfield" from the Shankly era up to present day with Klopp and everything that went inbetween. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tim-caple3/message
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