Great Reads

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Great Reads

7 years 11 months ago

I know this wont be one of the "greatest hits" threads, but would love to get some responses

I am an avid reader on inspirational sporting books and would love to get a couple titles that I could indulge in... so please, if by anychance you share the interest, pls post some great reads

most appreciated, cheers.

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7 years 11 months ago

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Have you read "Fever Pitch"

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davetheflower wrote: Have you read "Fever Pitch"

Nope, but will do so. Thank you.

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7 years 11 months ago - 7 years 11 months ago

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The miracle of Castel di Sandgro
. Brilliant book a must read

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7 years 11 months ago

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Karma wrote:

davetheflower wrote: Have you read "Fever Pitch"

Nope, but will do so. Thank you.

It's the best sports related book I've ever read and it's about a real Arsenal fan(gulp).
If your mate in Scotland hasn't read it,I would be astonished.They made 2 films about it Karma.

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Chariots of Fire (Liddell's strategy to win the 800m was to run the first 400m as fast as he can and then, God willing, to run the second 400m even faster).

Sea Biscuit (a horse from humble beginnings, taking on and beating the Triple Crown winner in the match race of the century)

Horses of War (the quest to save two Epsom Derby winners from the Russian Revolution)

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7 years 10 months ago - 7 years 10 months ago

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Gambling by Mike Atherton ,came out some 10 years ago,not too bad.

Talks about a horse called Deep Impact,went off at 1/10 ,this at Longchamp backed by 10000 Japs,lost and a 24/1 shot won it.

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