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Just finished re-reading 'Legacy' by James Kerr, a book on the psychological and mental reasons the All-Blacks are so successful. For anybody who coaches or plays any sport, it's a must. One of the very nest coaching books there is, to my mind.
"The opposite of love, after all, is not hate, but indifference."
I read Seven Deadly Sins about Lance Armstrong and the cheating in cycling. I picked it up this summer in a charity shop - it was a really interesting read that I would recommend for anyone who hasn't had a look at it yet
One that's always stayed with me is Tony Cascarino's biography. Pretty dark take on how being a footballer - particularly a limited one with no self-confidence - isn't really all that. Really well written as well
Just finished Fathers, Sons and Football by Colin Shindler. It looks at the Summerbee family thro 3 generations, from George in the 30's, Mike in the 60's to Nicky. Interesting account on the conditions and how the life of a professional footballer has changed.
If a turtle doesn't have a shell, is he homeless or naked?
Thanks for the legacy recommendation. I've just started Reading it and am enjoying it. Les could do with a copy. Wonder how many of our players stay behind and sweep the sheds.
Just finished 'Always in Motion ' by John Honney. John is a R's fan who also is an amputee from a childhood disability. He decides to get into marathon running of all things. The book follows his trials and tribulations attempting to do the 5 major marathons. Great read.Touching ,funny and extremely inspiring..
The Secret Race by Tyler Hamilton is the same story told by one of Armstrongs team mates... Incredible book, superbly written, showing the lengths some sportsmen go to gain an advantage over opponents... The blood doping chapter is unbelievable!!!
OK its not a book and strictly speaking Video Gaming is not a sport but this film about Donkey Kong champions is a hoot..Funny as f'ck. I could've been a contender at Asteroids but the dreaded beer , women and song f'cked me up..
My favourite footie book (not that I'm a frickin footie bookworm) is 'The Miracle of Castel di Sangro' - definitely reinvigorates feeling for the power and purity in football, away from the modern celebrity and financial madness.
recently read Tyler Hamilton ' The Secret Race' - doping in professional cycling (he was a former teammate of Armstrong, and after being caught himself decided to tell all) Needless to say they were all at it, but it's interesting to get the inside perspective on how long for, how it developed, and mostly how they managed to get away with it for so long
Ive also read the secret race and agree about its quality and fascination.
Ive also been reading a lot of mountain climbing books, even though I dont climb myself - Into Thin Air (the Everest disaster) and No way Down (K2 disaster) being two good ones...
Yes I did read all of it! But it was about 10 years ago. I remember it being a heartwarming true tale, I also remember a tragedy in it, but it was real, the beautiful game n all that. And well written too.
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