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Paperback. 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. Num Pages: 416 pages, 10 b/w, 15 col plates (8pp), Index. BIC Classification: BGSA; WSJA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 130 x 30. Weight in Grams: 312. Fine copy
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Condition
Used, Like New
SKU
KSS0000832
ISBN
9780007262830
Paperback
Condition: Used, Like New

€ 4.99

Paperback. Everybody in the unlicensed fight game knows that only one man has the honour of being titled 'Guv'nor' - and that man is Lew 'Wild Thing' Yates. This book documents how Yates rose to the top of his bloody profession. Num Pages: 288 pages, 1 x 8pp b/w. BIC Classification: BGSA; WSTB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 198 x 130 x 17. Weight in Grams: 206.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Transworld Publishers Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
SKU
V9781845963521
ISBN
9781845963521
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 16.26

Paperback. The long-awaited autobiography of Stuart Pearce, one of the most popular and charismatic hard men of football Num Pages: 448 pages, 24 pp colour photographs. BIC Classification: BGSA; WSJA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 117 x 178 x 28. Weight in Grams: 280.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Headline Publishing Group
Edition
New edition
Number of pages
448
Condition
New
SKU
V9780747264828
ISBN
9780747264828
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 11.49

Paperback. Throughout the touring team's history, the heroes of Irish rugby have been at the heart of the Lions' finest hours - on and off the pitch. In this book, these greats tell their stories of life on some of the longest, hardest roads in sport. Those featured include world-class players and characters who have contributed to Lions folklore. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBR; BGS; WSJF1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129 x 19. Weight in Grams: 226. Good clean copy. Showing light shelf wear, remains a nice copy
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Transworld Publishers Ltd
Condition
Used, Very Good
SKU
KSG0022065
ISBN
9781845960711
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 4.99

Paperback. As the only player ever to have scored in a FA cup final, a league cup final, a UEFA cup final and a champion's league final, Steven Gerrard is an inspiration to fans and footballers alike. In this book, the captain of Liverpool and England - tells the story of the highs and lows of a twenty-year career at the top of English and world football. Num Pages: 496 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJ; 3JM; BGSA; WSJA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129 x 32. Weight in Grams: 380. Fine copy
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd
Condition
Used, Like New
SKU
KKD0006732
ISBN
9781405924412
Paperback
Condition: Used, Like New

€ 17.95

Paperback. Boris Becker shot to fame in 1985 when at seventeen years old, he became the youngest player ever to win the men's final at Wimbledon. This autobiography talks about his marriage, his illegitimate daughter, and his painful divorce. It reveals his emotions at the end of his tennis career, and his battles with pills and alcohol. Num Pages: 368 pages. BIC Classification: BGSA; WSJR2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 215 x 129 x 31. Weight in Grams: 254.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Transworld Publishers Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
368
Condition
New
SKU
V9780857500274
ISBN
9780857500274
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 16.18

Paperback. Anthony Daly was the most successful captain in the history of Clare hurling, leading the county to two All-Irelands and three Munster titles. During his three years in charge, he took Clare to the cusp of two All-Ireland finals, agonisingly losing the 2005 and 2006 semi-finals to the eventual winners, Cork and Kilkenny. This book tells his story. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: BGS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 159 x 29. Weight in Grams: 500. 8vo.Illustrated.The Gaelic Athletic Association. The GAA.First paperback edition
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Transworld Publishers Ltd
Condition
Used, Very Good
SKU
KEX0307449
ISBN
9781848271517
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 12.00

Paperback. For 16 years, Darragh O Se has worn the number 8 jersey for Gaelic football's most celebrated county, stoking the fires in Kerry's engine room. With six All-Ireland medals, he is the most decorated footballer of the modern era. This title tells the story of this modern Kerry icon who has helped carry the torch for the home of football. Num Pages: 240 pages, 1 x 8pp colour. BIC Classification: BGS; WSJL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 153 x 19. Weight in Grams: 344. 8vo.Illustrated.The Gaelic Athletic Association is an Irish sporting and cultural organization. The GAA promotes traditional Irish sports including hurling, gaelic football, camogie and handball..First paperback edition
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Transworld Publishers Ltd
Condition
Used, Very Good
SKU
KEX0307465
ISBN
9781845966560
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 15.00

Paperback. Gives us an insight into the workings of the most professional team the GAA has ever known as they sought hurling immortality. The author also takes us through one of the lengthy careers of modern times and the personalities, highs, trials and tribulations he encountered along the way. Num Pages: 304 pages, 2 x 8pp colour and b/w. BIC Classification: 1DBR; BGS; WSJK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 152 x 29. Weight in Grams: 422. 8vo .Illustrated.r. r.First edition.The Gaelic Athletic Association is an Irish amateur sporting and cultural organisation.It promotes traditional Irish sports including hurling ,gaelic football camogie and handball.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Transworld Publishers Ltd
Condition
Used, Very Good
SKU
KEX0307867
ISBN
9781845962005
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 12.00

Paperback. Born in Listowel, County Kerry, Tadhg Kennelly is the son of a Kerry football star and grew up playing GAA both for local and county teams. He debuted for the Sydney Swans in 2001 and went on to become one of their star players. In 2005 he won an AFL Premiership medal with the Swans, the first Irishman to do so. This book tells his story. Num Pages: 304 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: BGSA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 468. 8vo .Illustrated. First edition.The Gaelic Athletic Association is an Irish amateur sporting and cultural organisation.It promotes traditional Irish sports including hurling ,gaelic football camogie and handball.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
The Mercier Press Ltd
Condition
Used, Very Good
SKU
KEX0307919
ISBN
9781856356398
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 15.00

Hardcover. In an era when Kilkenny established itself as the dominant force in hurling, one man stood out from a remarkable group of players: Henry Shefflin. Now widely regarded as the greatest player of all time, Shefflin has more All-Stars, Hurler of the Year awards and All-Ireland medals than any other hurler. This is autobiography. Num Pages: 288 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: BGS; WSJK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 164 x 241 x 29. Weight in Grams: 570. 8vo .Illustrated. First edition.The Gaelic Athletic Association is an Irish amateur sporting and cultural organisation.It promotes traditional Irish sports including hurling ,gaelic football camogie and handball.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Penguin Ireland
Condition
Used, Very Good
SKU
KEX0307942
ISBN
9781844882885
Hardback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 20.00

Paperback. Tipperary native Paddy Russell has been one of the leading referees in the GAA. This title presents his rise from humble beginnings to the pinnacle of two All-Ireland finals. It shows his eventful journey, including various controversial matches, and describes the stresses and strains of refereeing modern-day Gaelic games. Num Pages: 288 pages, 1 x 8pp colour. BIC Classification: 1DBR; BGSA; WSJF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 231 x 152 x 21. Weight in Grams: 398. 8vo .Illustrated. First edition.The Gaelic Athletic Association is an Irish amateur sporting and cultural organisation.It promotes traditional Irish sports including hurling ,gaelic football camogie and handball.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Transworld Publishers Ltd
Condition
Used, Very Good
SKU
KEX0307955
ISBN
9781845963910
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 12.00

Paperback. Kevin Heffernan was a giant amongst GAA men. A giant with a brilliant mind. An unforgiving giant. A giant who repeatedly warned everybody that he would not let his own mother get in the way of him winning one more game of football. Heffo was deeply admired and absolutely feared like no other. Num Pages: 384 pages, illustrations, some colour. BIC Classification: BGS; WSJL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 153 x 29. Weight in Grams: 539. 8vo.Illustrated. Very good copy.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Transworld Publishers Ltd
Condition
Used, Very Good
SKU
KEX0308829
ISBN
9781848271852
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 20.00

Paperback. For Tipperary hurling, defeat in the 2012 All-Ireland semi-final was heartbreaking. For the author, it was devastating. Then again it has never been a straight road for the three-time All-star and 2010 'Player of the Year'. This title offers an insight into what happened on that day and over the turbulent year leading up to it. Num Pages: 320 pages, black & white illustrations, colour illustrations. BIC Classification: BGSA; WSJK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 161 x 20. Weight in Grams: 246. 8vo.Illustrated.Very good copy.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Transworld Publishers Ltd
Condition
Used, Very Good
SKU
KEX0308850
ISBN
9781848271470
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 15.00

Paperback. Paul Galvin has enjoyed a brilliant and at times controversial career. This book offers a compelling, unflinching account of a career that has fascinated football fans for over a decade. Num Pages: 272 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: BGSA; WSJL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 128 x 197 x 22. Weight in Grams: 220.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Transworld Publishers Ltd
Condition
New
SKU
9781848272064
ISBN
9781848272064
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 10.28

Paperback. For 16 years, Darragh O Se wore the number 8 jersey for Gaelic football's most celebrated county, stoking the fires in Kerry's engine room. This story details his setbacks, reflects on a family tragedy and reveals how his upbringing on the fringe of west Kerry helped shape his character. Num Pages: 240 pages, 1 x 8pp b/w. BIC Classification: 1DBR; BGSA; WSJL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 130 x 17. Weight in Grams: 188.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Transworld Publishers Ltd
Condition
New
SKU
9781845967246
ISBN
9781845967246
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 11.99
€ 9.11

Paperback. Legendary trainer of Red Rum tells his remarkable life story in his own inimitable style Num Pages: 320 pages, 1 x 8pp b/w, 1 x 8pp colour photos. BIC Classification: BGS; WSNB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 22. Weight in Grams: 260.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Headline
Edition
New Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780755313730
ISBN
9780755313730
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 11.45

Hardcover. What it means to eat, sleep and bleed GAA, from a legend of the game. Num Pages: 304 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: BGSA; WSJL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 168 x 235 x 30. Weight in Grams: 566. 8vo.Illustrated
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Gill & Macmillan
Condition
New
SKU
KEX0309014
ISBN
9780717169344
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 29.99

Hardcover. Brendon McCullum is known as an explosive wicketkeeper, then batsman, who went on to captain the New Zealand cricket team to glory. In this explosive autobiography he opens up on the many controversies he has been involved in, including the Chris Cairns affair and the leadership change from Ross Taylor. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: 1MBN; BGS; WSJC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 153. Weight in Grams: 800.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Publisher
Upstart Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9781927262627
ISBN
9781927262627
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 19.87

Paperback. England's massively popular spin bowler tells his story of the first time. Num Pages: 288 pages, Colour and black and white illustrations. BIC Classification: BGSA; WSJC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 127 x 197 x 20. Weight in Grams: 224.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Hodder & Stoughton United Kingdom
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
SKU
V9780340936214
ISBN
9780340936214
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 12.96

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