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‘Homo Passiens: Man the Footballer’ in ‘The New Review’
Our thanks to The Guardian and The Observer ‘Homo Passiens: Man the Footballer’ featured in this weekend’s ‘The New Review’. Thank you to The Observer and The Guardian for the great piece that showcases some of the player cards that feature. “Surrealism and football are a very good match,” says author, Mike McInnes. You can see the online version of the piece here The book is out now – and makes a brilliant Xmas gift! You can find it at The Guardian Bookshop as well as all good bookstores and online retailers. Read more…
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The World Cup 2022 Book
Author Shane Stay, talks ‘Everything You Need to Know About the Football World Cup’. We welcome author, Shane Stay, as we celebrate release of his ‘The World Cup 2022 Book’ – ahead of official kick-off in Qatar in November. It’s so lovely to have you join us, Shane! Q So tell us a little more about the book. It’s billed as everything you need to know – that sounds like an essential bit of kit for fans of any of the teams? A I’m excited about this title, THE World Cup 2022 Book, for sure. Read more…
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World Athletics – Marathon Wisdom
Mara Yamauchi talks Marathon Wisdom on the World Athletics website There is a brilliant article from Mara Yamauchi on the World Athletics website – with an extract from Marathon Wisdom. If you’d like to read more – and no doubt you will – her fantastic, and so aptly name book, is out now! Read the piece here. Marathon Wisdom: An Elite Athlete’s Insight on Running and Life – is available now through good bookstores and online retailers. Read more…
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Runner’s World talks to Mara Yamauchi
Thank you to Runner’s World UK – take a look in the current edition for their interview with Mara Yamauchi. Read more…
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More from The Intelligent Soccer Coach
Carl Wild joins us as he celebrates the release of his second book, ‘Essential Practices for Player Development’. Is it as good as his bestselling ‘The Intelligent Soccer Coach’? You bet! Carl tells us a little more about the book … A lot of discussions I have with other coaches are centred around, where they can find new ideas for session plans. And this is not unusual as coaches habitually look to produce or find practices that they haven’t done before. Read more…
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Filbert Bayi, the athletics legend – is here!
Today we welcome legendary runner, Filbert Bayi as we celebrate publication of his autobiography ‘Catch Me If You Can: Revolutionizing My Sport, Breaking World Records and Creating a Legacy for Tanzania’. Filbert Bayi’s blistering pace energised running in the 1970s, leading to his becoming the first Black man to hold the mile and 1500m world records. He earned the first Olympic medal ever for Tanzania. But who is the man behind that run and behind ongoing efforts to improve his country? Filbert with Mara Yamouchi in Birmingham, celebrating publication Welcome Filbert! Q. Read more…
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Commonwealth Games press conference – Filbert Bayi
‘Athletics Legend’ Filbert Bayi was in the line-up at yesterday’s Commonwealth Games press conference. Photo courtesy of Athletics Weekly Filbert said in the accompanying press release, “I am excited to be back at the Commonwealth Games and looking forward to seeing some amazing athletes over the coming days. As I have been reflecting on my own career in my new book Catch Me If You Can, the 1,500m at the Commonwealth Games in Christchurch in 1974 stands out as a truly special moment. Read more…
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Mara Yamauchi on Dan Wootton Tonight
Mara was on GB News last night chatting to Dan Wooton. Read more…