Steve Paterson was set for fame and stardom with Manchester United in the 1970s, but from the age of sixteen he became gripped by an addiction to gambling before descending into alcoholism and debt. This memoir recounts the heady days of footballing success, twinned with the devastating hubris of his addictive personality.

Ossie Ardiles remains one of the most iconic footballers ever to have graced the English game. After winning the World Cup with Argentina in 1978, Ossie became the first foreign player to make an impact in the First Division. This autobiography talks about his growing up under a military dictatorship and how he was torn between two countries.

Gangsters have been around boxing for ever, but 1950s New York was special. Most of the decade's major fights took place in the city, at boxing's spiritual home, Madison Square Garden. This book tells the story of those times and that place.

The story of John Cobbald, the most eccentric man in football ever.

Stewart Imlach was an ordinary neighbourhood soccer star of his time. Gary Imlach grew up a privileged insider at Goodison Park when Stewart moved into coaching. In this book, he faces his growing alienation from the game he was born into, as he revisits key periods in his father's career to build up a picture of his football life.

Former skateboarding prodigy Brandon Novak relates his harrowing tale of drug abuse, addiction and recovery. At only 22, Brandon had accomplished more than most people dream of in a lifetime. Signed-on as a professional skateboarder, he had travelled the world, with his photo over all the skate magazines. But as swiftly as his career peaked, it crashed, brought down by a force far more powerful ..

In this updated paperback edition of his best selling autobiography Portsmouth footballer Linvoy Primus tells the story of his life in football and of how, through his conversion to Christianity, he overcame disillusionment, lack of self belief, rejection and serious injuries so that his life and performances were totally transformed.

The biography of the Premiership's Greatest Manager.

A biography of basketball genius Julius Erving. It follows his basketball journey from his Long Island childhood to the street games of New York City to a college career as his skills, reputation, and character grew. It relates the family struggles he's had since leaving the game and charts the transformation of the man into myth.

In 2006, Liverpool fans voted Ian Rush among the top three all-time greatest players in the history of the club. This is the story of a Welsh teenager thrust into the ranks of an already great side, who didn't feel up to it, but who learned how to grow as a player and a man until he became the most devastating finisher in English football.

The most high-profile referee this country has ever seen, the controversial and opinionated Graham Poll, exposes the myth that referees are the game's silent men, and opens the lid on the shocking and often unbelievable world of football that few outsiders get to see. Fully updated paperback edition with new chapters.

The real stories behind David Davies' turbulent 13 years at the FA

Andy Gray has been at the forefront of British football for over three decades. From a fanatical footballing household in Glasgow, Andy worked his way to become a teenage prodigy at Dundee. But it was in England that Andy's name was cemented as one of Europe's top strikers. Here, he tells his own remarkable story, and that of the modern game.

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 in grand prix racing, as well as his dad Anthony, his home life and his early years. The only book with the real story, as told by Lewis.

Chic Charnley is one of the most controversial, colorful characters in Scottish football history. This book talks about the roller coaster career that saw him play for Partick Thistle, Hibs, St Mirren, Dundee, Ayr, Clydebank, Hamilton and a few others in between.

The stunningly honest and revealing autobiography of the most successful British Grand Prix driver of all time

The most sought-after sports book of all time

One of the greatest Australian cricketers of all time tells his story. His autobiography is unflinchingly honest, intelligent, compassionate and full of humour, taking you into the world of cricket that few outside of the Australian team have ever seen. From his early struggles to establish himself, through to the giant achievements of the Australian test and one-day sides, this book offers an ...

Didier Drogba is one of the most talented and also most unpredictable players in English football. Brought to Chelsea by Jose Mourinho after success with Marseille in France, he quickly became one of the most lethal strikers in the Premiership and helped Chelsea to the highest success. But then Mourinho - whom Drogba idolised and whose Foreword reveals the admiration is mutual - departed, and the