David W. Potter je skotský sportovní spisovatel, který se zaměřuje na fotbal a kriket. Ve svých dílech prozkoumává bohatou historii a kulturu těchto sportů ve Skotsku. Jeho styl je poutavý a informativní, což čtenářům přináší hluboký vhled do světa skotského sportu. Potterova vášeň pro téma je patrná v každé větě, čímž si získal uznání mezi fanoušky i kritiky.
David Potter recreates the atmosphere of Newcastle United's glory days of well over 100 years ago, when they were considered the best team in the world and had the silverware and international players to prove it. This book is a potent reminder to the current generation of Newcastle fans that 'it doesn't need to be like this'.
A timely and fascinating look at massive historical change across two millennia, from the Christianization of the Roman Empire to today's new economy. Disruption examines how fringe intellectual movements can change powerful institutions, and why those institutions are vulnerable to big changes.
Capturing the pivotal moment when Rome transformed from a republic to a world empire, spanning over three hundred action-packed years.
This is the story of Celtic's love affair with the Scottish Cup, a trophy that has formed part of the club's identity since 1889. Romance, drama and passion are all bound up in Celtic's annual quest for the cup, involving great players, from the Sandy McMahon era to the days of Scott Brown.
David Potter transports us back to Sunderland's past glories, from the 1890s onwards. Learn about club legends such as Ned Doig, Hugh 'Lalty' Wilson, Charlie Buchan, Raich Carter, Bobby Gurney, Ian Porterfield and Jim Montgomery, and relive the moments that did so much to enrich the lives of those who packed out Newcastle Road and Roker Park.
The Scottish League Cup has been keenly contested for 75 years. Unsurprisingly, the big Glasgow clubs have won it the most, but Aberdeen, Hearts, Hibs, Dundee, Raith Rovers, Livingston and East Fife have also had their moments in the sun. This book pays homage to each one of the 75 seasons, with a detailed account of every final.
The South African tour of 1960 was far from ordinary. The world was waking up to the evils of apartheid after the Sharpeville massacre, and there was cricketing controversy in the 'no-balling' of Geoff Griffin, a young and talented Springbok fast bowler. All this took place before the all-seeing eyes of the new medium of television.