Cover Art Courtesy of Amberley Publishing Footballer Alan Shearer and author Tony Matthews have something in common. It’s the word prolific. Shearer scored 379 goals over 734 appearances, spending time with the likes of Southampton, Blackburn Rovers, and Newcastle United in addition to representing England at the international level. Matthews, on the other hand, has penned over 125 books on the subject of football, more than any other UK-based writer. We’ve loved Matthews’ titles in the past and that is still the case with
Cover Art Courtesy of Amberley Publishing Tony Matthews knows English football. His most recent work, England in the World Cup, is yet another excellent text that will help readers enjoy the World Cup just a little bit more (if that is even possible). You know that the World Cup is like Christmas for a month, the world’s best players and teams being watched by billions. England is a country of high expectations, being the birthplace of the modern game.
Recently West Brom was in the limelight thanks to the sacking of Steve Clarke after four successive defeats. West Bromwich Albion: The Top 100 Matches by Tony Matthews focuses on happier times, looking back to the top matches of this club’s illustrious history. We’re always a fan of top matches as a topic for a book. It calls for analysis and evaluation, usually resulting in an insightful and entertaining read. They are always a great conversation piece. That
