Michael Calvin sure knows his way around a football book. His previous work, Family: Life, Death and Football: A Year on the Frontline with a Proper Club, was an absolute brilliant glimpse into the comings and goings of Millwall FC. Photo Credit: Trafalgar Square Publishing The Nowhere Men: The Unknown Story of Football’s True Talent Spotters is equally brilliant and incredible. It tackles the story behind the legions of football scouts that scour the earth for the latest talent. It is
Courtesy of Konami Better timing and more licensing could make PES unbeatable next fall The folks over at Konami must be up for quite a challenge every fall as they launch their latest installment of Pro Evolution Soccer weeks after EA Sports drops their latest FIFA title. This year is no different as Pro Evolution Soccer landed on November 11th, over six weeks after FIFA 15. And they have to contend with the cult classic Football Manager 2015 as well. So was
It’s hard not to like Rio Ferdinand. He is a big-time player with an even bigger personality, one of the best defenders to ever grace the EPL. His new autobiography, #2Sides, is an honest and upfront account of Ferdinand’s illustrious career. With the help of author David Winner, Ferdinand takes us through the current issues of global football along with the controversy and acclaim that defined his very career. He doesn’t shy away from any topic, sharing his
The Secret Agent: Inside the World of the Football Agent is an enjoyable read, something reminiscent of Tom Cruise in Jerry Maguire. Both Cruise’s character and our author (who is anonymous) were once at the top of the sports world as high-profile agents only to see things come crashing down, albeit for different reasons. Both had big-name clients and a ton of wealth, but that is where the similarities start to wash away. Cover Art Courtesy of Arena Sport Books Maguire
Cover Art Courtesy of Amberley Publishing Amberley Publishing has found their niche in the publishing world by offering thoughtful texts on all levels of the beautiful game. They put out everything from Man U and Man City titles for the masses to AFC Wimbledon and Rotherham United titles for the hardcore supporters. Bristol Rovers: The Official Definitive History by
Cover Art Courtesy of Amberley Publishing A lot of people talk about battling it out on the pitch. I’d say it is an overused phrase considering that the brave players of Heart of Midlothian Football Club actually fought in World War I. They gave up their careers and in some cases their lives, to fight for their country and for freedom. Hearts players set an example, one that many others followed. Their entire story, which has never been addressed in this kind
Cover Art Courtesy of Amberley Publishing There is no question that Arsène Wenger is a world-class football manager. He has gotten the job done time and time again at the highest level of the global game. The only question that beckons is which games were actually Wenger’s best. Lifelong Arsenal fan Layth Yousif tackles this difficult assignment in Arsène Wenger: Fifty Defining Fixtures from Amberley Publishing. He gets a bit of help from Tottenham and Arsenal legend Sol Campbell, a
EA Sports lives up to expectations in another exceptional version of its FIFA franchise. Graphic: Business Wire A new soccer season means its time for the new FIFA video game. As always fans awaited anxiously for news about the latest updates and features. This year’s version has again built upon last year’s features, making more adjustments to player movement, graphics, and more. I have broken down this year’s game into three key categories of graphics, gameplay, and realism. Each category has
Graphic: Business Wire FIFA 15 is perhaps the best game in the ever popular series. One thing is for certain: it is one of the most dynamic games we have ever seen. It offers a totally immersive experience that will be pure gold for any football fan. EA has done a great job assembling this one, even though they had the incredible challenge of improving on the masterpiece that was FIFA 14. The visuals are stunning on both the Xbox One