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Squeaky Bum Time

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Aurum
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2011-06-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781845137328

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Sir Alex Ferguson, who retired in May 2013 as manager of Manchester United is the most success manager English football has ever seen. He was simultaneously the most admired and feared manager in British football. During almost forty years in the dugout, and over half a century in the professional game, he’s torn up the record books, amassed a treasure trove of silverware, and unleashed the hairdryer – as well as the odd football boot – on countless players, rival managers, referees and journalists. But amid the sound, the fury and the mind-games lurks one of sport’s greatest wits. So here we present Sir Alex Ferguson: uncompromising, unrivalled and uncut. On Arsène Wenger: ‘They say he’s an intelligent man, right? Speaks five languages! I’ve got a fifteen-year-old boy from the Ivory Coast who speaks five languages.’ On Dennis Wise: ‘He could start a row in an empty house.' On referees: ‘Can anyone tell me why they give referees a watch? It’s certainly not for keeping the time.’ On his humble beginnings: ‘People say mine was a poor upbringing. I don't know what they mean. It was tough, but it wasn't bloody poor. We maybe didn't have a TV. We didn't have a car. We didn't even have a phone. But I thought I had everything, and I did: I had a football.’ After the winning the European Cup in 1999: ‘I can’t believe it. I can’t believe it. Football, eh? Bloody hell.’

Jumping Sharks and Dropping Mics

Author : Gareth Carrol
Publisher : John Hunt Publishing
Page : 161 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2022-02-25
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781789048575

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Gareth Carrol presents a collection of "modern idioms", which have become a part of our vocabulary in the past 50 years or so. In most cases, idioms such as "raining cats and dogs", that colour our everyday communication, are deeply rooted in culture and history. However, just like words, new idioms emerge in language, and many have entered our vocabulary through, TV, movies and the internet. These modern idioms can be dated very precisely. Jumping Sharks and Dropping Mics finds the origins of these idioms, and charts their development.

This Is the One

Author : Daniel Taylor
Publisher : Aurum
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2011-11-11
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781845138356

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This is the One is a fascinating insight into the mindset and winning temperament of the recently retired Sir Alex Ferguson, the most success manager in English football. When This Is The One was first published in 2007 it was hailed by Michael Crick as 'one of the all-time Manchester United classics' and featured by The Times in their quest to find the 'Best Ever 50 Sports Books'. Written over the course of two eventful and controversial seasons, it offers a unique portrait of Sir Alex Ferguson from Daniel Taylor’s position behind the scenes as a football writer covering Manchester United for the Guardian. During the 2005-06 season, Taylor saw Ferguson at one of the lowest ebbs of his quarter of a century in charge, with a failing team, explosive fallouts with Roy Keane and Ruud van Nistelrooy, a disenchanted fan-base and speculation that he might be forced out of the job. The season that followed demonstrated why Ferguson deserves to be seen as the greatest manager the modern game has produced, with Manchester United deposing Chelsea as Premier League champions and eventually seeing off José Mourinho. Ferguson would later call it the 'greatest achievement' of his time at England’s biggest football club. This Is The One is the close-up, warts-and-all account of what happened during those two helterskelter seasons – the excruciating lows and the exhilarating highs. It is also a fascinating exploration of the many different facets of Ferguson himself, from his infamous 'hairdryer' treatment to the softer, more humane side of the most successful manager in the business.

Squeaky Bum Time

Author : Burnside Notebooks
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 122 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2019-11-27
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1712600931

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Dot Grid Journal For Movie Buffs. Classic comedy star Harold Lloyd in what appears a truly terrifying scene.

Do You Speak Football?

Author : Tom Williams
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2024-02-15
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781399410229

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Do You Speak Football? by Tom Williams Pdf

'Sparky and very funny... At last, the definitive guide to football phraseology across the world...' Paul Hayward, five-time Sports Journalists' Association Writer of the Year A new edition of a fascinating round-the-world exploration of the weird and wonderful language of football, with new entertaining entries and a foreword by renowned Dutch midfielder (and polyglot) Clarence Seedorf. To speak football is to speak a language of a thousand tongues... In this new and revised global glossary of football words and phrases, discover the rich, quirky and joyously creative language used by fans, commentators and players across the world. From placing a shot 'where the owl sleeps' in Brazil, to what it means to use your 'chocolate leg' in the Netherlands, via 'Anglican' – a phrase adopted by Czechs to describe a disputed goal – and the now ubiquitous 'it's coming home', this comprehensively researched book entertains and informs in equal measure. Discover why a 'café crème' is more than a classic bistro order, what it means when an Indian coach uses his 'brain weapon' and why Dundee United supporters should keep their heads down in Nigeria. With over 750 terms from 89 countries (including 29 ways to describe a nutmeg), this is the definitive guide to the global language of football.

English Idioms and Phrases Dictionary

Author : Daniel B. Smith
Publisher : Daniel B. Smith
Page : 378 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2023-07-03
Category : Study Aids
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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English Idioms and Phrases Dictionary by Daniel B. Smith Pdf

Idioms are expressions that cannot be understood from their individual words alone, and the English language is full of them—and so is this dictionary: 4,800+ English idioms and phrases with example sentences included for you so as to understand them all. This is the essential idioms dictionary if you want to talk like a native speaker—or just find out more about the colorful phrases you hear and say every day.

There and Back Again

Author : Pete Burleigh
Publisher : Austin Macauley Publishers
Page : 413 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2024-02-02
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781398455061

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There and Back Again by Pete Burleigh Pdf

MAGGIE: In 2019 we gave up the constraints of a frequently frantic existence to live and travel in a campervan for a year; to be in the flow of life; trusting the great mystery of the universe to guide us. We got far more than we expected. The truth is that the truth is stranger than fiction. PETE: On our adventures we encountered sea turtles on a remote island; a mystical prophet woman in an Aborigine rainforest; were bitten by a rare spider; visited most of the Lord of the Rings film locations with uncanny ramifications; collected Maori tea; encountered mysterious Broch energies, and many more weird and wonderful experiences This is: HISstory and HERstory Sit back and come with us on an adventure.

Slaying the Football Giants

Author : Jim Leigh
Publisher : Magus Books
Page : 104 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2024-06-03
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Are you a fan of a minnow team, or a proud, historical team that has seen better days, a team that now has no money, or not enough money? Are the glory days of your team in the far distant past? Does your team lack the resources to compete with the big boys? You must have wondered if there is some magic formula to give your team a fighting chance, to at last put things on an even playing field. Is glory for your team possible again? This book provides a comprehensive list of ideas, some practical, some visionary, that might make all the difference. Why don't you sit down with your mates in a pub and go through them over a few beers? As you know, the more you drink, the more your own ideas will flow, and the more sensible and realistic everything will seem. Let's turn this whole shit show around. Let's give the little teams the best chance of taking down the arrogant big bullies.

Dan Walker's Football Thronkersaurus

Author : Dan Walker
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2014-10-09
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781471136290

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Dan Walker's Football Thronkersaurus by Dan Walker Pdf

'What a strike from Mike Sheron - what a thronker!' screamed Dan Walker, now the host of Football Focus. And with that description of the kind of ferociously struck shot that would knock over a pig if it caught it full in the face, the cult of the Thronker - and eventually this book - was born. Glorifying everything that is weird and wonderful about the beautiful game, Dan Walker's Football Thronkersauruscontains hilarious stories and facts that will answer almost any football question you could possibly think of, from which outfield player went 20 years without scoring a goal, to which player had to watch Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factorybefore every game? The Thronkersaurushas these, and plenty more, covered. Laced with a load of Dan's daft stories from inside the world of broadcasting and his football-crazy childhood, the Thronkersaurusis the ultimate celebration of football, its ridiculous characters and its incredible history.

Match of the Day: Top 10 of Everything

Author : Gary Lineker,Alan Shearer,Micah Richards
Publisher : Random House
Page : 287 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2021-10-28
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781473533080

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Match of the Day: Top 10 of Everything by Gary Lineker,Alan Shearer,Micah Richards Pdf

Football isn't life or death - it's much more serious than that... Which players will the fans never forget? Who are the Premier League's best buys? Who were the best link ups in history? In Match of the Day Top 10 of Everything, Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer and Micah Richards bring all of the charm, wit and punditry of their hit BBC Sounds podcast onto the page, arguing the toss over their favourite strikers, Premier League managers, shock transfers, cult heroes, hard men, FA Cup Finals, and much, much more. The question is...will you agree with their picks?

The Wit and Wisdom of Sir Alex Ferguson

Author : Chris Riley
Publisher : Biteback Publishing
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2013-05-30
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9781849546270

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When Sir Alex Ferguson announced his retirement as manager of Manchester United in 2013 he called time on the most successful career in football history. During his twenty-seven years at the helm of the world's most famous club, he has shown himself to be a paragon of leadership, an incomparable man-manager and an unparalleled wielder of the notorious hairdryer. Commentating on the game, its characters and its components, Sir Alex is the complete football philosopher. From dealing with narcissistic footballers to demolishing the overinflated egos of opposition managers, this is The Wit and Wisdom of Sir Alex Ferguson.

Naw First Minister!

Author : Allan Morrison
Publisher : Luath Press Ltd
Page : 156 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2015-11-01
Category : Humor
ISBN : 9781910324714

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Naw First Minister! by Allan Morrison Pdf

With no party having a majority it was decided the position of First Minister should go to neutral, AGSTLO (Ah m Gonnae Sort This Lot Oot party) MSP, Big Nellie Nellis, a controversial imposing lady with the relics of beauty still on her face, unapologetically long legs which look as though they could stretch into different time zones, and bosoms requiring their own postal codes. Her over-bearing appearance and vibrancy, assisted by a continually refilled hip flask of single malt, make her formidable to all and sundry. Forget Mrs Thatcher, Mrs Merkel, Mrs Gillard, Mrs Meir and Ms Sturgeon. These women were absolute softies compared to Big Nellie. When Big Nellie Nellis bounds into Scottish politics after a fish supper and a cockup too far, her brash reason wins an electorate weary of the pointless jabbering of a divided Parliament. However, shaking up the status quo of Holyrood sets some slippery MSPs delving into Nellie s past to uncover the truth about Scotland s least likely political leader.

Is the Baw Burst? Rangers Special

Author : Iain Hyslop
Publisher : Luath Press Ltd
Page : 181 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2013-07-22
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781909912144

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Is the Baw Burst? Rangers Special by Iain Hyslop Pdf

In the 2010/11 football season, Iain Hyslop embarked on journey which would take him to 44 football matches, from Peterhead to Berwick and Dingwall to Dumfries, across a single season. His travels led to the production of the first edition of this book — the unofficial review of Scottish Football. This new edition brings his commentary bang up-to-date as he follows Rangers in their first games as part of the third division and explores the effect the recent shake up will have on Scottish football. He covers everything from the weather to the pies, giving comments, criticism and suggestions for improvement as the voice from the terraces. The focus here is on the fans' experience of a football match. Hyslop takes a step back from the political and financial issues which engulf Scottish Football to present his vision of the beautiful game as it should be.

A Selfless Sacrifice

Author : Paul Cude
Publisher : Paul Cude
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2021-01-16
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9798595717182

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In a united world where peace flourishes, one land stands in the way of progress... Ahrensburg, ruled by a despotic dragon leader through fear, violence and intimidation. Can a diplomatic delegation reconcile dark with light and bring the whole planet under one umbrella? There’s also the small matter of dragons being taken against their will and forced to do another’s bidding by an unusual species immune to magic. Can the king’s legendary protector combine with a librarian’s out-of-the-box thinking and a stunning golden dragon to beat the odds, thwart the threat and save the day? As new friends face ruthless enemies that have designs on not only their bodies, but their minds as well, will an ancient mantra come to their rescue? Treachery, intrigue and a bare faced lie from an unexpected source lead to gruesome negotiations the likes of which have never been seen before. Will a cold hearted, duplicitous, double-crossing dragon fire the opening salvo in a wicked and unwarranted war, or can virtue and the moral high ground turn things around at the very last moment? Lose yourself in supernatural battles, breathtaking betrayal and see if unusual, ancient magic can save one being’s soul and, just maybe, the future.

Glory, Glory Man Utd

Author : Harry Harris
Publisher : Boldwood Books Ltd
Page : 345 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2020-09-10
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781913721121

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Glory, Glory Man Utd by Harry Harris Pdf

Sir Alex Ferguson dominated English football for over 26 years. Now, having retired in 2013, Glory, Glory Man Utd pays tribute to the man's remarkable achievements by recounting each of Manchester United's 20 title triumphs from the Edwardian era to the present day and the 13 titles won by Sir Alex during his United reign.