Paul Hayward Libros

Sir Bobby Robson, national icon and widely admired footballing legend, tells his life story. Revered in Newcastle and the North-East, Sir Bobby Robson is a man whose fame knows no boundaries and who enjoys phenomenal popularity. His playing days with Fulham and West Brom in the 1950s and 60s, his twenty England caps and his brilliant management career over the past thirty-eight years mean that he has inspired generations of fans. He has been witness to some of the most historic sporting moments throughout his incredible career, and in his book remembers epic incidents from the 'Hand of God' to the tears of Gazza. He also relives leading England through two World Cups, and the pain of coming within a penalty kick of the 1990 World Cup final. Sir Bobby's story is a rich and diverse one and this autobiography will celebrate his remarkable life.

The definitive story of the England men's football team, as told by one of the nation's best sports writers

Sir Alex announced his retirement as manager of Manchester United after 27 years in the role. He has gone out in a blaze of glory, with United winning the Premier League for the 13th time, and he is widely considered to be the greatest manager in the history of British football. Over the last quarter of a century there have been seismic changes at Manchester United. The only constant element has been the quality of the manager's league-winning squad and United's run of success, which included winning the Champions League for a second time in 2008. Sir Alex created a purposeful, but welcoming, and much envied culture at the club which has lasted the test of time. Sir Alex saw Manchester United change from a conventional football club to what is now a major business enterprise, and he never failed to move with the times. It was directly due to his vision, energy and ability that he was able to build teams both on and off the pitch. He was a man-manager of phenomenal skill, and increasingly he had to deal with global stars. His relationship with Cristiano Ronaldo, for instance, was excellent and David Beckham has described Sir Alex as a father figure. Over the past four years, Sir Alex has been reflecting on and jotting down the highlights of his extraordinary career and in his new book he will reveal his amazing story as it unfolded, from his very early days in the tough shipyard areas of Govan.

Nadzieje, wzloty i upadki. Kompletna historia reprezentacji Anglii! 30 listopada 1872 roku Anglia zagrała z Szkocją na stadionie Hamilton Crescent w Glasgow, co uznawane jest za pierwsze międzynarodowe spotkanie w historii futbolu. To wydarzenie zapoczątkowało ponad tysiąc meczów reprezentacji Albionu oraz narodowe zauroczenie, które trwa do dziś. Książka, oparta na wywiadach z byłymi i obecnymi reprezentantami, takimi jak Viv Anderson, Gary Lineker czy Alan Shearer, przedstawia barwny obraz historii angielskiej drużyny narodowej, ukazując zarówno jej triumfy, jak mistrzostwa świata w 1966 roku, jak i upadki, w tym kontrowersje z przeszłości. Hayward ożywia postaci, takie jak Stanley Matthews czy Bobby Moore, a także współczesnych idoli, jak Paul Gascoigne czy David Beckham. Autor, z wprawą psychologa, bada traumy reprezentacji, analizując zmarnowane pokolenia i nadmierne ambicje. Książka to nie tylko historia drużyny, ale także refleksja nad miejscem futbolu w świadomości narodowej. Paul Hayward, znany dziennikarz sportowy, przedstawia 150 lat historii angielskiej piłki, łącząc pozornie odległe fakty i ukazując, że mecz to więcej niż tylko gra. To kompleksowe dzieło, które zachwyca krytycznym podejściem i głębokim zrozumieniem tematu.