'On Cricket' brings together Lawton's best writing on cricket - a powerful commentary on the world of cricket over the last decade. In 2000, James Lawton became Chief Sports Writer of The Independent and his column is among the most admired and celebrated of the last decade. He has won multiple awards, including Sports Journalist of the Year, Sports Columnist of the Year, Sports Feature Writer of
Whenever a famous footballer dies, there is an inevitable degree of public grief, depending on the age of the individual and the circumstances of his demise. This work deals with the life and times of over 150 players, managers and personalities who have died in the last 15 years. It covers the likes of George Best, Alan Ball, and Brian Clough.