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Derek Niven

    Derek Niven est le pseudonyme de John McGee pour les récits familiaux sportifs de non-fiction. Ses œuvres plongent dans les histoires familiales et les parcours de légendes du football, explorant les récits inédits des personnes qui ont marqué des moments sportifs emblématiques. Niven enquête sur les origines de ceux qui sont liés à des équipes célèbres et à des entraîneurs influents, mettant en lumière leurs récits souvent négligés. Son écriture transporte les lecteurs à travers l'histoire sportive et familiale, révélant comment des personnes ordinaires ont atteint un succès extraordinaire.

    Pride of the Hearts
    Pride of the Three Lions
    Pride of the Bears
    • Pride of the Bears

      The untold story of the men and women who made the Barça Bears

      • 204pages
      • 8 heures de lecture
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      Focusing on the pivotal figures behind the Rangers team's triumph in the 1972 European Cup Winners Cup, this book delves into the contributions of both men and women who played crucial roles in shaping the team's legacy. It explores their stories, achievements, and the collective effort that led to this historic victory in Barcelona, providing a rich narrative of dedication and passion in football history.

      Pride of the Bears
    • Pride of the Three Lions

      The untold story of the men and women who made the heroes of Wembley 1966

      • 194pages
      • 7 heures de lecture

      Focusing on the historic triumph of the England football team in 1966, this book delves into the players' remarkable achievements and the significance of their victory in the World Cup. It captures the team's journey, key moments of the tournament, and the lasting impact of their success on English football and national pride. Through detailed accounts and insights, readers are taken on a nostalgic exploration of a pivotal moment in sports history.

      Pride of the Three Lions
    • HEROES OF MORE THAN A FOOTBALL FIELD Continuing Derek Niven's popular and successful 'Pride Series', Pride of the Hearts tells the fateful and tragic histories of the 16 Hearts players who signed up for McCrae's Battalion, the 16th Royal Scots, during the Great War. Learn of the desperate battles they fought on the Somme and at Arras, too many of them paying the ultimate sacrifice. The book also gives a fascinating insight into the genealogical histories of the Hearts players, taking the reader back into the players' Scottish, English and Irish ancestries. Pride of the Hearts commemorates the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Royal British Legion in 1921. It follows on from Pride of the Lions, Pride of the Jocks and Pride of the Bears all published by Derek Niven.

      Pride of the Hearts