Author: David Kuzio
Publisher: eBook Partnership
ISBN: 190917887X
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 103
Book Description
Fourteen Wigan legends come together to tell the stories behind their favourite ever games for the club &– enabling Warriors fans of all ages to relive these magic moments through the eyes and emotions of the men who were there, playing their hearts out in the famous cherry-and-white hooped shirt. Andy Gregory revels in keeping a clean sheet against deadly rivals St Helens at Wembley, while Terry O'Connor remembers how getting knocked out became the greatest moment of his career! Heroes such as Shaun Edwards, Shaun Wane, Billy McGinty and Dean Bell have chosen unforgettable matches including the 1987 World Club Championship triumph over Manly, winning the 1992 Challenge Cup amid an incredible eight successive victories, and titanic struggles against Leeds in the late &‘90s. Once again, the lads turn in characteristic star performances, winding back the clock to relive treasured memories of the Match of Their Lives for the Warriors.
Match of My Life - Wigan Warriors
Author: David Kuzio
Publisher: eBook Partnership
ISBN: 190917887X
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 103
Book Description
Fourteen Wigan legends come together to tell the stories behind their favourite ever games for the club &– enabling Warriors fans of all ages to relive these magic moments through the eyes and emotions of the men who were there, playing their hearts out in the famous cherry-and-white hooped shirt. Andy Gregory revels in keeping a clean sheet against deadly rivals St Helens at Wembley, while Terry O'Connor remembers how getting knocked out became the greatest moment of his career! Heroes such as Shaun Edwards, Shaun Wane, Billy McGinty and Dean Bell have chosen unforgettable matches including the 1987 World Club Championship triumph over Manly, winning the 1992 Challenge Cup amid an incredible eight successive victories, and titanic struggles against Leeds in the late &‘90s. Once again, the lads turn in characteristic star performances, winding back the clock to relive treasured memories of the Match of Their Lives for the Warriors.
Publisher: eBook Partnership
ISBN: 190917887X
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 103
Book Description
Fourteen Wigan legends come together to tell the stories behind their favourite ever games for the club &– enabling Warriors fans of all ages to relive these magic moments through the eyes and emotions of the men who were there, playing their hearts out in the famous cherry-and-white hooped shirt. Andy Gregory revels in keeping a clean sheet against deadly rivals St Helens at Wembley, while Terry O'Connor remembers how getting knocked out became the greatest moment of his career! Heroes such as Shaun Edwards, Shaun Wane, Billy McGinty and Dean Bell have chosen unforgettable matches including the 1987 World Club Championship triumph over Manly, winning the 1992 Challenge Cup amid an incredible eight successive victories, and titanic struggles against Leeds in the late &‘90s. Once again, the lads turn in characteristic star performances, winding back the clock to relive treasured memories of the Match of Their Lives for the Warriors.
Rugby: The Game of My Life
Author: Rob Andrew
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
ISBN: 1473664179
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 440
Book Description
'An excellent read' - Rugby World Rob Andrew is one of the key figures in modern rugby history: an outstanding international who won three Grand Slams with England and toured twice with the British and Irish Lions, he also played a central role in the game's professional revolution with his trailblazing work at Newcastle. During a long spell on Tyneside, he led the team to a Premiership title at the first opportunity, brought European action to the north-east and gave the young Jonny Wilkinson his break in big-time union by fast-tracking him into the side straight out of school. What happened off the field was equally eventful. Rob produced 'The Andrew Report' - the most radical of blueprints for the future of English rugby - and then, over the course of a decade as one of Twickenham's top administrators, found himself grappling with the extreme challenges of running a game repeatedly blown off course by the winds of change. He did not merely have a ringside seat as one of the world's major sports went through its greatest upheaval in a century: more often than not, he was in the ring itself.
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
ISBN: 1473664179
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 440
Book Description
'An excellent read' - Rugby World Rob Andrew is one of the key figures in modern rugby history: an outstanding international who won three Grand Slams with England and toured twice with the British and Irish Lions, he also played a central role in the game's professional revolution with his trailblazing work at Newcastle. During a long spell on Tyneside, he led the team to a Premiership title at the first opportunity, brought European action to the north-east and gave the young Jonny Wilkinson his break in big-time union by fast-tracking him into the side straight out of school. What happened off the field was equally eventful. Rob produced 'The Andrew Report' - the most radical of blueprints for the future of English rugby - and then, over the course of a decade as one of Twickenham's top administrators, found himself grappling with the extreme challenges of running a game repeatedly blown off course by the winds of change. He did not merely have a ringside seat as one of the world's major sports went through its greatest upheaval in a century: more often than not, he was in the ring itself.
Longy - Booze, Brawls, Sex and Scandal
Author: Sean Long
Publisher: Kings Road Publishing
ISBN: 1843581884
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
This autobiography tells the story of Sean Long from his early years to the start of his career at his hometown club, Wigan Warriors. It then goes on to explore his time at Widnes Vikings and St Helens.
Publisher: Kings Road Publishing
ISBN: 1843581884
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
This autobiography tells the story of Sean Long from his early years to the start of his career at his hometown club, Wigan Warriors. It then goes on to explore his time at Widnes Vikings and St Helens.
Wiganosophy
Author: Matt Macaulay
Publisher: Troubador Publishing Ltd
ISBN: 1784625108
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 264
Book Description
Wiganosophy is a social commentary. It blends philosophical discourse with rugby league, and Wigan – and you don’t see a lot of that. Socrates would’ve liked rugby league. He was reputedly an argumentative, awkward and belligerent little man who enjoyed nothing better than poking at authority with a pointy stick. He’d have fitted right in. He would probably even have made a decent hooker. But we’ll never know, because they poisoned him. The philosophers of old have long since gone and, of course, we must posthumously thank them for enlightening us in regard to the true nature of life, the universe and everything. Unfortunately, though, their combined philosophical musings reveal a glaringly obvious omission. They didn’t talk anywhere near enough about rugby league. Or even Wigan. Wiganosophy is a long overdue attempt to redress the balance and fill the gap. It is a philosophical exploration of what it means to be a devoted follower of the Wigan Warriors. Over the course of eight chapters it unravels the complexity of fanaticism one layer at a time until the true nature of the Wigan Warriors fan is laid bare. It’s a bit like playing a game of Pass The Parcel with a cherry and white hooped Egyptian mummy. At the end of the game you are left with a lot of mess on the floor and hopefully some worthy answers. Wiganosophy does not shy away from the difficult questions regarding the nature of the town itself, the club’s reputation or even the status of rugby league as a national sport. Wiganosophy is a philosophical discourse and an honest examination of the nature of the sport, the town and the customs.
Publisher: Troubador Publishing Ltd
ISBN: 1784625108
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 264
Book Description
Wiganosophy is a social commentary. It blends philosophical discourse with rugby league, and Wigan – and you don’t see a lot of that. Socrates would’ve liked rugby league. He was reputedly an argumentative, awkward and belligerent little man who enjoyed nothing better than poking at authority with a pointy stick. He’d have fitted right in. He would probably even have made a decent hooker. But we’ll never know, because they poisoned him. The philosophers of old have long since gone and, of course, we must posthumously thank them for enlightening us in regard to the true nature of life, the universe and everything. Unfortunately, though, their combined philosophical musings reveal a glaringly obvious omission. They didn’t talk anywhere near enough about rugby league. Or even Wigan. Wiganosophy is a long overdue attempt to redress the balance and fill the gap. It is a philosophical exploration of what it means to be a devoted follower of the Wigan Warriors. Over the course of eight chapters it unravels the complexity of fanaticism one layer at a time until the true nature of the Wigan Warriors fan is laid bare. It’s a bit like playing a game of Pass The Parcel with a cherry and white hooped Egyptian mummy. At the end of the game you are left with a lot of mess on the floor and hopefully some worthy answers. Wiganosophy does not shy away from the difficult questions regarding the nature of the town itself, the club’s reputation or even the status of rugby league as a national sport. Wiganosophy is a philosophical discourse and an honest examination of the nature of the sport, the town and the customs.
The Wigan Warriors Miscellany
Author: Ewan Phillips
Publisher: The History Press
ISBN: 075098404X
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 84
Book Description
The Wigan Warriors Miscellany is the definitive set text for every fan of the world famous cherry and whites. Packed with facts, fun, gossip, nostalgia and conjecture, it looks back over 138 years of glorious history to celebrate the personalities, victories and controversies of the sport's biggest name. Handily pocket-sized to pull out in the middle of those pub arguments over who was the fastest, dirtiest or biggest, this book will not only tell you who scored the most tries, kicked the most goals or won the most trophies, but also who earned the most red cards, did best on Every Second Counts and broke cricketer David Boon's record for beer consumption on a flight to Australia. Put down your pie and pick up a copy.
Publisher: The History Press
ISBN: 075098404X
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 84
Book Description
The Wigan Warriors Miscellany is the definitive set text for every fan of the world famous cherry and whites. Packed with facts, fun, gossip, nostalgia and conjecture, it looks back over 138 years of glorious history to celebrate the personalities, victories and controversies of the sport's biggest name. Handily pocket-sized to pull out in the middle of those pub arguments over who was the fastest, dirtiest or biggest, this book will not only tell you who scored the most tries, kicked the most goals or won the most trophies, but also who earned the most red cards, did best on Every Second Counts and broke cricketer David Boon's record for beer consumption on a flight to Australia. Put down your pie and pick up a copy.
It Happened in a Final: Cas 33 v 2 Wigan
Author: Dr John Davis
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1326971441
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 116
Book Description
The author is one of Castleford's most dedicated supporters. His personal experience following the club stretches back almost fifty years. In addition, he has endeavoured to educate himself about the early yearsof the team's fortunes, not least the achievements of the 1930s and the doldrums of the 1950s.
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1326971441
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 116
Book Description
The author is one of Castleford's most dedicated supporters. His personal experience following the club stretches back almost fifty years. In addition, he has endeavoured to educate himself about the early yearsof the team's fortunes, not least the achievements of the 1930s and the doldrums of the 1950s.
Battling the Blues
Author: Darius Boyd
Publisher: Hachette Australia
ISBN: 073364578X
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 201
Book Description
'A legend of the game' - Anthony Seibold 'He's a player that never lets his team down' - Billy Slater Darius Boyd broke into the Brisbane Broncos NRL team in 2006 straight out of high school and was part of the premiership-winning team in his debut season. He'd go on to win another premiership with the Dragons in 2010, claiming the Clive Churchill Medal for man of the match and forever stamping his name as an elite champion of the game. He has played 28 State of Origins for Queensland and taken the field in 23 Tests for Australia - never playing in a losing Australian team. In 15 seasons at the top level, Darius has won nearly every honour the sport can award and is undeniably an NRL great. But listing statistics, awards and premierships doesn't reveal the battles that Darius Boyd has faced off the field. A teenager with a troubled background, he started his career with innate footy talent but also the emotional baggage of an unknown father, the devastating loss of loved ones, and a mother who was walking a mental health tightrope herself, which as a kid he didn't understand. As his talent shone on the field and his profile increased, Darius struggled. Hiding years of depression and unhappiness, playing footy was his escape. But no one can run from themselves forever. The horrific spinal injury to good mate and Newcastle Knights teammate Alex McKinnon was the catalyst that finally broke Darius. Realising he needed help for his anxiety, depression and suicidal thoughts, he turned his back on football, checked into a mental health facility and began to mend his life and himself. Now, as he heads into retirement, Darius Boyd is sharing his story, to celebrate his triumphs on the field but, more importantly for him, revealing how to deal with depression, overcome adversity and live with mental illness. He reflects on excerpts from his private journal which charted his journey from the depths of despair to a life of gratitude. It is a heartfelt message he now takes across the NRL and into boardrooms, schools and footy clubs in a quest to keep our young men alive. BATTLING THE BLUES is a raw, honest and inspiring memoir that takes us into the heart of an NRL champion and his fight to conquer his demons and live a better life.
Publisher: Hachette Australia
ISBN: 073364578X
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 201
Book Description
'A legend of the game' - Anthony Seibold 'He's a player that never lets his team down' - Billy Slater Darius Boyd broke into the Brisbane Broncos NRL team in 2006 straight out of high school and was part of the premiership-winning team in his debut season. He'd go on to win another premiership with the Dragons in 2010, claiming the Clive Churchill Medal for man of the match and forever stamping his name as an elite champion of the game. He has played 28 State of Origins for Queensland and taken the field in 23 Tests for Australia - never playing in a losing Australian team. In 15 seasons at the top level, Darius has won nearly every honour the sport can award and is undeniably an NRL great. But listing statistics, awards and premierships doesn't reveal the battles that Darius Boyd has faced off the field. A teenager with a troubled background, he started his career with innate footy talent but also the emotional baggage of an unknown father, the devastating loss of loved ones, and a mother who was walking a mental health tightrope herself, which as a kid he didn't understand. As his talent shone on the field and his profile increased, Darius struggled. Hiding years of depression and unhappiness, playing footy was his escape. But no one can run from themselves forever. The horrific spinal injury to good mate and Newcastle Knights teammate Alex McKinnon was the catalyst that finally broke Darius. Realising he needed help for his anxiety, depression and suicidal thoughts, he turned his back on football, checked into a mental health facility and began to mend his life and himself. Now, as he heads into retirement, Darius Boyd is sharing his story, to celebrate his triumphs on the field but, more importantly for him, revealing how to deal with depression, overcome adversity and live with mental illness. He reflects on excerpts from his private journal which charted his journey from the depths of despair to a life of gratitude. It is a heartfelt message he now takes across the NRL and into boardrooms, schools and footy clubs in a quest to keep our young men alive. BATTLING THE BLUES is a raw, honest and inspiring memoir that takes us into the heart of an NRL champion and his fight to conquer his demons and live a better life.
From Leeds to Poole: Sporting Memories 1965-2015
Author: Dr John Davis
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1326971646
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 172
Book Description
The author is one of Castleford's most dedicated supporters. His personal experience following the club stretches back almost fifty years. In addition, he has endeavoured to educate himself about the early yearsof the team's fortunes, not least the achievements of the 1930s and the doldrums of the 1950s.
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1326971646
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 172
Book Description
The author is one of Castleford's most dedicated supporters. His personal experience following the club stretches back almost fifty years. In addition, he has endeavoured to educate himself about the early yearsof the team's fortunes, not least the achievements of the 1930s and the doldrums of the 1950s.
Build Winning Teams
Author: Brian Noble
Publisher: Acorn Digital Press
ISBN: 1909122297
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 215
Book Description
Publisher: Acorn Digital Press
ISBN: 1909122297
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 215
Book Description
Widow Warrior
Author: Raj Loomba
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 935640920X
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 212
Book Description
IT WAS A HAPPY FAMILY. Seven siblings with doting parents in a small town in Punjab where their father ran a thriving general store. Tragedy loomed, however, and their father succumbed to TB. Raj Loomba, aged ten, registered the transformation in his mother's life, widowed at only thirty-seven in the full bloom of life. Many years later, by now a successful businessman in the United Kingdom, Raj remembered that moment after his mother passed away – and in tribute to her, he resolved to focus on the plight of widows. His charity transformed the lives of hundreds of thousands of people, but his ambition was far greater – to eradicate the scourge of widow discrimination altogether. His campaign attracted support from leading figures in governments, business and wider society, and what had seemed an impossible target – the declaration of an International Widows Day by the United Nations – is today a reality. Widow Warrior is an inspiring memoir of an exciting adventure, testament to what belief can achieve against the odds. It shines a light on the hundreds of millions of widowed women worldwide who for so long have suffered in the shadows, bringing hope where for centuries there has been nothing but despair.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 935640920X
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 212
Book Description
IT WAS A HAPPY FAMILY. Seven siblings with doting parents in a small town in Punjab where their father ran a thriving general store. Tragedy loomed, however, and their father succumbed to TB. Raj Loomba, aged ten, registered the transformation in his mother's life, widowed at only thirty-seven in the full bloom of life. Many years later, by now a successful businessman in the United Kingdom, Raj remembered that moment after his mother passed away – and in tribute to her, he resolved to focus on the plight of widows. His charity transformed the lives of hundreds of thousands of people, but his ambition was far greater – to eradicate the scourge of widow discrimination altogether. His campaign attracted support from leading figures in governments, business and wider society, and what had seemed an impossible target – the declaration of an International Widows Day by the United Nations – is today a reality. Widow Warrior is an inspiring memoir of an exciting adventure, testament to what belief can achieve against the odds. It shines a light on the hundreds of millions of widowed women worldwide who for so long have suffered in the shadows, bringing hope where for centuries there has been nothing but despair.