Focusing on the remarkable journey of a football legend, this biography delves into Gary Lineker's evolution from a market helper to one of England's finest strikers. It chronicles his early struggles, including skepticism from a teacher, and highlights his impactful career at clubs like Leicester City, Everton, Barcelona, and Tottenham Hotspur. Written by FourFourTwo journalist Chris Evans, the book also explores Lineker's life beyond football, showcasing his current role as a prominent TV personality and philanthropist, while maintaining a significant influence in the sports world.
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- 2025
- 2024
Total Belief looks back at three incredible years in the early 1990s when Bruce Rioch transformed the fortunes of a football club on its knees. As football changed forever with the launch of the new Premier League, Bolton experienced exciting cup runs, dramatic promotions and the galvanising of a town before Bruce was tempted away.
- 2022
How to Win the World Cup delves into the psyche of national team bosses to discover the unique mindset and sacrifices needed to deliver on the globe's biggest stage and join that exclusive winners' club.
- 2021
Outcome Measures and Evaluation in Counselling and Psychotherapy
- 168 pages
- 6 hours of reading
This book throws a life belt to all counselling and psychotherapy trainees and practitioners looking to make the best start in their research-informed career.
- 2021
119 Days to Go
- 304 pages
- 11 hours of reading
The essential day-to-day guide for training for and nailing your first marathon. 'Chris is a mad keen runner. I hope this book inspires others to get out and do it.' Sir Mo Farah
- 2017
This book compares and contrasts tax systems in developed and developing countries. It addresses; the taxation of incomes, wealth and consumption at the local, national, supranational and international levels; environmental taxes; modern trends in tax admin; and tax reform.
- 2017
Fearless Freddie
- 256 pages
- 9 hours of reading
Fearless Freddie is the story of Britain's first boxing superstar. A legend who had it all: a young family, regular TV appearances and a thriving nightclub, surely someone as outgoing would not kill himself? However, Freddie was a man with dark secrets. Did those secrets drive him to take his own life or was it something more sinister?
- 2016
In a whimsical future dominated by robots, readers are invited to explore the quirky daily lives and unique characteristics of these mechanical beings. The narrative showcases the eccentricities of artificial intelligence, encouraging imagination to roam through this vibrant, robotic world filled with humor and creativity.
- 2016
Call the Midlife: TFI Friday, Top Gear and Other Middle-Aged Dilemmas
- 352 pages
- 13 hours of reading
Radio 2 presenter Chris Evans's witty memoir about embracing middle age.

