Football Books

[pedrotunes]

I am currently reading 'A Life Too Short' by Ronald Reng, the story of the German goalkeeper Robert Enke, who commited sucicide in 2009.

Its a fantastic read and I am looking for some good suggestions of football books/autobiographies that I should try next...

Looking for something interesting that gives a good insight into the game.

Cheers

[aspender]

The Miracle of Castel Di Sangro is good.

[ascayman]

There is only one football book. 'The Glory Game' by Hunter Davis.

[MaxAndRuby]

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Boys-Mersey-Liverpools-Foo...

[deadmau5]

'Trautmann - The Biography' is supposed to be very good.

[pedrotunes]

Thanks, I will look into these.

Anymore, in particular late 80/90s players.

[aspender]

pedrotunes said:

Thanks, I will look into these.

Anymore, in particular late 80/90s players.

Garry Nelson's Left Foot Forward and Left Foot in the Grave in that case.

[egomeister]

This is worth a read, and available for pennies:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Feet-Chameleon-Ian-Hawkey/...

[Mitchmachine]

I'm Not Really Here - A book about Paul Lake's short career at Man City. A wonderful read and a very sad story.

[timmo]

Finished Ricky Villa's book well worth a read
Ive met him twice and must say what a humble man he is

[Fats25]

Tony Cascarino's book (Full Time) was regarded a good read when released.

As a Gillingham FC schoolboy he was a hero of mine, so when I was older and with the reviews it was getting, I read it as soon as it was out, and really enjoyed it's honesty, and the way the story was told.

Ironically if I remember correctly it was a challenge with Cascarino that was the beginning of the end for Paul Lake's career (mentioned earlier).

Anecdotaly - my sister married Cascarino's nephew, so I know him personally now as well.........

[Mitchmachine]

Fats25 said:

Tony Cascarino's book (Full Time) was regarded a good read when released.

As a Gillingham FC schoolboy he was a hero of mine, so when I was older and with the reviews it was getting, I read it as soon as it was out, and really enjoyed it's honesty, and the way the story was told.

Ironically if I remember correctly it was a challenge with Cascarino that was the beginning of the end for Paul Lake's career (mentioned earlier).

Anecdotaly - my sister married Cascarino's nephew, so I know him personally now as well.........

Yeah Tony Cascarino's challenge caused a ruptured cruciate ligament which was the beginning of the end.

[Hoofy]

Bluffer's Guide to Football.