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Got Longs, Barry Mcs, Mike Gregory, Andrew Johns, Mal reilly, Stanley Gene, Cec Thompson.

All very good reads.

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Standing Tall by Tawera Nikau is probably the best ive read

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I've got The Super League First Ten Years book if you'd like to buy that. It talks about the transition from winter to summer and Sky's influence etc..

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Cheers for the repsonses guys, much appreciated, especially given the probable repetitive nature of the question in the past!

I have read most of the the suggested literature. I am particularly looking at anything like your Wayne Bennetts, Andrew Johns, Mal Reilly's etc. Its the books that seem difficult to get hold of (that cost a kings ransom even second hand on some well known sites!). Looks like it is just a case of dropping on and looking at the League Marketplace.

Wouldnt mind the Andrew JOhns Donnyplumber if your offering?

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Chris Joynt's book is good, so is Alex Murphy's and Ray French has 2 books out that are interesting. Kevin Ward was an enjoyable read as was Vince Karalius book.

Longy's was ok, Newloves was ok, Paul Sculthorpes was very boring, Kris Radlinski was a good read as was Terry Newtons book.

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Willie - The Life and Times of a Rugby League Legend.

Michael Gardners account of Barrow Legend Willie Horne is def the best I've read , not just a RL history but one that gives real flavour of Hornes connection to the Barrow area and its people.

Also cant remember who wrote it or even the title (if anyone could help me out) but there was a 'warts and all ' year in the life of Wigan Rugby ' written about 15 years ago featuring Shaun Edwards , Andy Farrell , Dennis Betts and some illuminating stuff on Bobbie Goulding that is worth looking into.

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Quote: Rach "Also cant remember who wrote it or even the title (if anyone could help me out) but there was a 'warts and all ' year in the life of Wigan Rugby ' written about 15 years ago featuring Shaun Edwards , Andy Farrell , Dennis Betts and some illuminating stuff on Bobbie Goulding that is worth looking into.'"


Funnily enough, I just picked this up at a charity shop last week !!

Its called "Blood,Mud and Glory - The Inside Story of Wigan's Year"

Covers April 1990 - 1991, and details some interesting dynamics between Mo Lindsay, John Monie, Ellery, Andy Greg, Edwards, Andy Goodway, etc. Although I'm a long way from being a Wigan fan, its well worth a read

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Also Matty Johns - From the Sheds (I think) is quite a good book, just gives a few stories on a few players and coaches that he has played with and against

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Quote: vernon "Funnily enough, I just picked this up at a charity shop last week !!

Its called "Blood,Mud and Glory - The Inside Story of Wigan's Year"

Covers April 1990 - 1991, and details some interesting dynamics between Mo Lindsay, John Monie, Ellery, Andy Greg, Edwards, Andy Goodway, etc. Although I'm a long way from being a Wigan fan, its well worth a read'"


Cheers for that Vernon - could see the cover and everything but not remember the title .Was there not a chapter called 'something rotten in the state of Wigan '?? . icon_biggrin.gif

21 years ago - bloody hell I now feel old ! Though actually thinking about it it covered the Cougars visit to Central Park (i was there!) in one of the cups when Wigan winger Dave Marshall picked up a career ending knee cap injury.

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There are quite a few Rugby LEague autobiographies here- www.rlshop.co.uk/shop/products/g ... iographies

Or here www.rlshop.co.uk/shop/products/gifts/books for books in general
There are quite a few Rugby LEague autobiographies here- www.rlshop.co.uk/shop/products/g ... iographies

Or here www.rlshop.co.uk/shop/products/gifts/books for books in general


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Quote: Rach "Cheers for that Vernon - could see the cover and everything but not remember the title .Was there not a chapter called 'something rotten in the state of Wigan '?? .
Hi,

Not in this book, I think it may have been in Dave Hadfield's "XIII Winters" but I don't have a copy of that to hand.

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'The Forbidden Game' by Mike Rylance, whilst not an autobiography, is well worth a read. It's about the efforts of the French RU and government to suppress the development of Rugby League. Some of the dealings take your breath away.

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Brett Kenny "The Natural"
Peter Sterling "Sterlo"
Steve Price "Be your Best"
Danny Buderus "Talent is not enough"
Shane Webcke "Hard Road: Tough Thoughts on a Tough Game"
Brad Fittler "Freddy"
Jack Gibson "Last Word: On Coaching, Winning, Motivation and Inspiration"

I recently gave a lot of books by players in the 80's & 90's away, Ray Price, Mark Graham, Mario Fenech etc

All good Books worth a read some pretty old now.
Plenty of others that I have forgotten, never enjoyed Wayne Bennetts books, expected lots and could not be bothered finishing them.

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Hi all

This is my last book (english & french) more than documents ! www.amazon.com/dp/B005BYPEKQ
Hi all

This is my last book (english & french) more than documents ! www.amazon.com/dp/B005BYPEKQ


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www.amazon.com/dp/B005C0YFIQ

In english at the end of the year !!
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In english at the end of the year !!


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