Adult Book Recommendations

Adult Book Recommendations

Football is never just football! Every match tells a story. Behind every goal, rivalry and trophy lift are the people, moments and memories that shaped the game. Explore our collection of football biographies, memoirs and inspiring reads that take you beyond the final whistle and into the stories behind the sport. 

Fixed: My Secret Life as a Match Fixer by Moses Swaibu

Fixed: My Secret Life as a Match Fixer by Moses Swaibu

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The Dream : winning the Champions League by Carlo Ancelotti

The Dream : winning the Champions League by Carlo Ancelotti

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Dear England : lessons in leadership by Gareth Southgate

Dear England : lessons in leadership by Gareth Southgate

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Matched up by Jenny Ireland and illustrated by Janelle Barone

Matched up by Jenny Ireland and illustrated by Janelle Barone

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Haaland : the incredible story behind the world's greatest striker by Lars Sivertsen

Haaland : the incredible story behind the world's greatest striker by Lars Sivertsen

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What It Takes : my playbook on life and leadership by Sarina Wiegman with Jeroen Visscher

What It Takes : my playbook on life and leadership by Sarina Wiegman with Jeroen Visscher

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On days like these : my life in football by Martin O’Neill

On days like these : my life in football by Martin O’Neill

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How (not) to be strong by Alex Scott

How (not) to be strong by Alex Scott

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How to win the World Cup : secrets and insights from international football's top managers by Chris Evans

How to win the World Cup : secrets and insights from international football's top managers by Chris Evans

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Banksy by Gordon Banks

Banksy by Gordon Banks

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Fever Pitch by Paul McCarthy

Fever Pitch by Paul McCarthy

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Fever Pitch: The Rise of the Premier League 1992- 2004 by Paul McCarthy

Fever Pitch: The Rise of the Premier League 1992- 2004 by Paul McCarthy

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Season by George Harrison

Season by George Harrison

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Last Boy of 66 by Geoff Hurst

Last Boy of 66 by Geoff Hurst

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Arsenal and After by Paul Davis

Arsenal and After by Paul Davis

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George Best: True Genius by Wayne Barton

George Best: True Genius by Wayne Barton

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Book cover image of Jose Mourinho Up Close and Personal by Robert Beasley

Jose Mourinho Up Close and Personal by Robert Beasley

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The Pep Revolution : inside Guardiola's Manchester City by

The Pep Revolution : inside Guardiola's Manchester City by

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A Family obsession : what we talk about when we talk about football by Harry and Jamie Redknapp

A Family obsession : what we talk about when we talk about football by Harry and Jamie Redknapp

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A Game of two halves : famous football fans meet their heroes

A Game of two halves : famous football fans meet their heroes

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Football's greatest moments by Tom Palmer

Football's greatest moments by Tom Palmer

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The Last Line by Packie Bonner

The Last Line by Packie Bonner

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Touched by God : how we won the '86 Mexico World Cup by Diego Maradona

Touched by God : how we won the '86 Mexico World Cup by Diego Maradona

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Behind Closed Doors by Gary Lineker and Danny Baker

Behind Closed Doors by Gary Lineker and Danny Baker

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