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Alex Ferguson : my autobiography / by Ferguson, Alex,1941-author.(CARDINAL)418863;
Reflections -- Glasgow roots -- Retirement u-turn -- A fresh start -- Beckham -- Rio -- Lean times -- Ronaldo -- Keane -- Outside interests -- Van Nistelrooy -- Mourinho - the 'special' rival -- Competing with Wenger -- The class of '92 -- Liverpool - a great tradition -- A world of talent -- One night in Moscow -- Psychology -- Barcelona (2009-11) - small is beautiful -- The media -- United's 19th title -- Man city - champions -- Family -- Rooney -- The last campaign.
Subjects: Biographies.; Ferguson, Alex, 1941-; Manchester United (Soccer team); Soccer managers;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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La filosofía de un líder / by Wenger, Arsène,1949-author.; Peral Santamaría, Arturo,translator.(CARDINAL)604768;
In this autobiography, the world-renowned revolutionary football manager discusses his life and career, sharing his leadership principles for success on and off the field and recalling vivid tales of guiding Arsenal to unprecedented success. One of the most influential figures in world football, Wenger won multiple Premier League titles, a record number of FA Cups, and masterminded Arsenal's historic 'Invincibles' season of 2003-2004 and 49-match unbeaten run. He changed the game in England forever, popularising an attacking approach and changing attitudes towards nutrition, fitness and coaching methods - and towards foreign managers.
Subjects: Autobiographies.; Wenger, Arsène, 1949-; Arsenal Football Club.; Soccer managers; Soccer managers;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Soccer rules the world / by Mugford, Simon,author.(CARDINAL)641737; Green, Dan,1975 June 20-illustrator.(CARDINAL)490739;
"In Soccer Rules the World, discover how soccer became the most popular game it is today, boasting a mind-blowing 3.5 billion fans worldwide! From Lionel Messi's World Cup triumph and USA's domination in the women's game, to the greatest goals and pioneering bosses, SOCCER RULES THE WORLD brings you the most incredible true stories from the biggest game on the planet! The daring duo of Dan and Simon will usher you through the story of soccer - the highlights of course! You'll meet the legendary players and inspirational managers of the beautiful game, relive the magic moments and read stories of epic wins and glorious goals from around the globe. Wonderfully illustrated -- bringing soccer's history back to life -- Soccer Rules the World is packed with plenty of jokes, funny characters, as well as the facts and stats that fans of Soccer Superstars have come to know and love"--Publisher's description.1030L
Subjects: Soccer; Soccer; Soccer players; Soccer managers; Soccer teams;
Available copies: 11 / Total copies: 11
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The damned United [videorecording] / by Harries, Andy,producer.; Morgan, Peter,1963-screenwriter.(CARDINAL)787018; Hooper, Tom,1972-director.(CARDINAL)558404; Sheen, Michael,actor.(CARDINAL)343262; Spall, Timothy,1957-actor.(CARDINAL)532049; Meaney, Colm,1953-actor.(CARDINAL)824699; Broadbent, Jim,actor.(CARDINAL)432666; Lane, Rob(Composer)(CARDINAL)558750; Peace, David.Damned Utd.; BBC Films.(CARDINAL)342864; Columbia Pictures.(CARDINAL)747663; Left Bank Pictures.(CARDINAL)838509; Screen Yorkshire (Firm); Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (Firm)(CARDINAL)282399;
Director of photography, Ben Smithard ; editor, Melanie Oliver ; music, Rob Lane.Michael Sheen, Timothy Spall, Colm Meaney, Jim Broadbent, Maurice Roëves, Elizabeth Carling, Henry Goodman, Stephen Graham.Previously successful manager Brian Clough takes over England's top football club Leeds United. His abrasive approach and his clear dislike of the players' dirty style of play make it certain there is going to be friction. Glimpses of his earlier career help explain both his hostility to previous manager Don Revie and how much he is missing his usual right-hand man, Peter Taylor, who decided to loyally stay with Brighton & Hove Albion.MPAA rating: R, for language.DVD; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround.
Subjects: Biographical films.; Sports films.; Feature films.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Clough, Brian; Revie, Don; Taylor, Peter, 1928-1990; Leeds United (Soccer team); Soccer managers; Soccer players; Soccer teams;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Believe [videorecording] /
produced by Manuela Nobel, Justin Peyton, Ben Timlett ; directed by David Scheinmann ; story by Carmelo Pennisi, Massimiliano Durante ; written by Carmelo Pennisi, Massimiliano Durante, David Scheinmann. Editor, Julian Rodd ; production designer, Catrin Meredydd ; composer, Christian Henson.Brian Cox, Natascha McElhine, Anne Reid, Philip Jackson, Kate Ashfield and Toby Stephens with Jack SmithThe funny and touching tale of the legendary Sir Matt Busby's transition from Manchester United football manager to eleven-year-old boys' soccer team wrangler.MPAA rating: rated PG; for thematic elements, language and smoking.Digital video disc.System requirements:
Subjects: Biographical films.; Sports films.; Busby, Matt, 1909-1994; Manchester United (Soccer team); Soccer managers; Soccer;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 3
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The long game [sound recording] : a novel / by Armas, Elena,author.; Corzo, Frankie,narrator.(CARDINAL)350477; East, Shane,narrator.;
Read by Frankie Corzo & Shane East.After she was fired from her job, disgraced soccer exec Adalyn Reyes reluctantly enlists the help of a handsome soccer star in coaching a children's team, even though he is set on running her out of town.
Subjects: Audiobooks.; Romance fiction.; Sports fiction.; Humorous fiction.; Soccer managers; Soccer goalkeepers; Soccer players; Soccer for children; Soccer for children; Small cities; Women executives; Man-woman relationships; Redemption; Soccer stories.;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 3
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Only a game / by Gregson, J. M.(CARDINAL)730194;
Subjects: Detective and mystery fiction.; Novels.; Peach, Percy (Fictitious character); Police; Soccer teams; Soccer; Police.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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American huckster : how Chuck Blazer got rich from--and sold out--the most powerful cabal in world sports / by Papenfuss, Mary,author.(CARDINAL)667346; Thompson, Teri,author.(CARDINAL)483637;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 233-255).Teetering at the top -- On the hustle -- Birth of soccer fiefdom -- Playboy of Western CONCACAF -- Mad parrots and crazy ideas -- Uncle Jack -- Life was good -- Pay to play -- A hundred and five in the shade -- Pirates of the Caribbean -- Whistle-blowing past the graveyard -- The hammer falls -- La FIFA Nostra -- Injury time -- Game over."The first inside account of the international soccer scandal that rocked the world and the American at its center--the incredible story of how a stay-at-home New York soccer dad illegally made millions off the world's most powerful and corrupt sports organization and became an unlikely FBI whistleblower"--Amazon.com.
Subjects: Biographies.; Blazer, Chuck, 1945-2017.; Fédération internationale de football association.; Soccer;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Red card : how the U.S. blew the whistle on the world's biggest sports scandal / by Bensinger, Ken,author.(CARDINAL)679464;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 309-336) and index.Berryman -- Tickling the wire -- "Have you ever taken a bribe?" -- A guy from Queens -- The vote -- Jack vs. Chuck -- Port of Spain -- A made man -- RICO -- Blazer's money -- The flip -- The crown jewel -- Queen for a day -- The king is dead, long live the king -- Faster, higher, stronger -- My way -- The pact -- The Warner brothers -- "A sad and sorry tale" -- "Leave us out of this" -- I am not your friend -- One is silver, the other is gold -- Trust and betrayal -- "All of us go to prison" -- Payback -- Things fall apart -- Takedown -- "A great day for football" -- A zealous advocate -- Plus ça change... -- The trial.Presents an account of the FIFA corruption scandal that implicated nearly every aspect of international soccer, sharing insights into the roles of key personalities while tracing the efforts of law enforcement officials to expose the truth.1330LAccelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Case studies.; Fédération internationale de football association; Soccer; Soccer; Criminal investigation;
Available copies: 13 / Total copies: 13
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A beautiful shame : one team's fight for survival in a new era of college sports / by Swanson, Ryan,1976-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."This book follows the University of New Mexico men's soccer team as they fight for survival in a new era of college athletics, providing a firsthand perspective on the impact of changes such as the transfer portal, conference realignments, and universities scrambling to stay compliant on athletes from smaller sports and institutions"-- Provided by publisher.
Subjects: New Mexico Lobos (Soccer team); College sports;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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