One Day At A Time uses selected matches from the past 60 years to tell the story of limited-overs cricket.
David Tossell Book order






- 2023
- 2022
The story of Don Howe, one of English football's great coaches, who helped lead his country to the semi-finals of the 1990 World Cup and Euro 96. He also masterminded Arsenal's 1970/71 double and helped steer Wimbledon's 'Crazy Gang' to victory over Liverpool in one of the great FA Cup upsets. Features interviews with players and colleagues.
- 2021
All Crazee Now
- 496 pages
- 18 hours of reading
All Crazee Now is the story of football in the 1970s, a decade that saw the move from the traditional game to the modern Premier League era take off. More than a chronicle of winners, players and personalities, it's a study of a tactical, cultural and political landscape that shaped football at a turbulent time for a nation and its favourite sport.
- 2019
Natural
- 384 pages
- 14 hours of reading
Jimmy Greaves remains the greatest goalscorer in English football history with 357 top-flight goals, although his England career was defined by the heartbreak of missing the 1966 World Cup Final. After slipping into the grip of alcoholism, he reinvented himself as a popular TV personality. Natural is the definitive biography of a sporting legend.
- 2018
In Sunshine or In Shadow
- 320 pages
- 12 hours of reading
Derek Dougan was no ordinary footballer. Here is the definitive account of the flamboyant goalscorer, a contradictory icon with a unique place in the evolution of modern British football. As chairman of the PFA, he fought for freedom of contract; as a club executive he introduced shirt sponsorship; and 'The Doog' saved Wolves from extinction.
- 2018
Tony Greig
- 304 pages
- 11 hours of reading
Tony Greig remains one of most colourful figures in English cricket history. On the field, the charismatic South African always stirred up excitement; as England captain he led the sport into crisis by recruiting for Kerry Packer's World Series Cricket. But is cricket history's view of the competitive all- rounder tainted by off-field controversies?
- 2017
Alan Ball: The Man in White Boots
- 336 pages
- 12 hours of reading
The definitive biography of Alan Ball, England's youngest 1966 World Cup hero
- 2016
In their first year as pro cricketers, England took on Australia in the most anticipated women's Ashes series ever staged. David Tossell was in the England camp as they battled to retain their trophy in front of record crowds. From the inner sanctum of the dressing room, The Girls of Summer is the inside story of a historic summer.
- 2013
The Great English Final: 1953: Cup, Coronation and Stanley Matthews
- 320 pages
- 12 hours of reading
The 1953 FA Cup Final between Blackpool and Bolton Wanderers is celebrated for its thrilling seven-goal match and the iconic performance of Stanley Matthews, symbolizing a pivotal moment in British culture. As the nation emerged from post-war austerity and prepared for Queen Elizabeth II's coronation, the match marked a shift towards a consumer-driven society. This event not only captured the spirit of the time but also foreshadowed significant changes in football, making it a lasting legacy in the sport's history.
- 2012
In Sunshine or in Shadow: A Journey Through the Life of Derek Dougan
- 304 pages
- 11 hours of reading
The biography delves into the life of Derek Dougan, a remarkable footballer known for his flamboyant style and significant contributions to British football. It highlights his role as chairman of the PFA, where he championed player rights, and his innovative approach as a club executive, including the introduction of shirt sponsorship. Additionally, it recounts his heroic efforts in rescuing Wolves from the brink of extinction, showcasing his dual legacy as both a player and a pivotal figure in football's evolution.