Books published by Pitch Publishing Ltd

Inside Diego is an intimate portrait of the greatest footballer of all time, from the person in football who knew him best. As Diego Maradona's personal trainer, Fernando Signorini spent more than a decade at the superstar's side, witnessing a dizzying array of highs and lows, from helping Diego recuperate from a broken ankle in 1983 to his dramatic exit from the 1994 World Cup after a failed drugs test. Signorini offers a unique perspective on the troubled legend, giving us the lowdown not only on Diego's evolution as an athlete, but on Diego the human being, a far cry from the character we saw on TV screens. He brings us the inside track on Maradona's preparation for three World Cups: Mexico 86, Italia 90 and USA 94. We also get an insider view on his battles with fame, drugs and extramarital paternity, plus his time in charge of the Argentine national team. Brimming with incredible stories and anecdotes, Inside Diego is an intensely personal rollercoaster account of a flawed football genius.

Paul Brand takes us through the Hammers' recent history, with a fan's-eye view that reads like 'The Secret Diary of a West Ham Fan Aged 403/4'. Chronicling a turbulent few years, this captivating account will resonate with anyone who finds themselves disillusioned with the modern game but in too deep to ever give it up.

If you love horseracing, The Racing Post Horseracing Miscellany, full of marvellous moments from racing's several centuries of excellent equine existence, and an amazing, amusing collection of little-known jockey japes, trainer and turf trivia, owner observations, punter punditry and bookie banter, is sure to be an odds-on favourite.

Horseracing happens literally every day of the year - which is why unique and unusual events are almost commonplace in the Sport of Kings, Queens and commoners, even when that day in designed to fool you - as many felt was the case when, on 1 April 1929, a jockey named Frank Wise didn't live up to his name as he was unwise enough to ride in the Irish Grand National with only one leg and minus the tops of three fingers - yet he and his mount, Alike, won the race. Then there was the race meeting at which two dates combined when Good Friday fell on Boxing Day - literally - with the horse of that name taking a tumble at Wolverhampton on 26 December 1899. Make a note in your diary to buy yourself or your racing relatives and friends Graham Sharpe's latest book, containing literally hundreds more similarly notable, memorable, racey stories for every single day of the year. All the stories in The Racing Post's Horseracing On This Day have been expertly researched and this book is a must-have for any fans of horseracing

1923: Life in Football 100 Years Ago takes a deep dive into the matches, personalities and events that lit up the game a century ago. It's also a social history of how fans and footballers lived day to day. From the White Horse Cup Final to the murder of footballer Tommy Ball, it's a unique look at a memorable year in football and beyond.

The Rochdale Division is a story told by managers and players. One by one they reveal the struggles and joys of life at an out-of-step club in the modern football age, and their efforts to rid Rochdale AFC of its tiresome fourth-tier anchor and keep the club at the next level.

Disabled Darlington FC fan Paul Hodgson shares his 100 most memorable matches. The story starts in the 1972/73 season, when Paul was seven, and spans five colourful decades. The book offers an interesting mix of match reports and Paul's experiences of not just the games, but his adventures of getting there in his wheelchair.

Brazil 1970 is the inside story of how the greatest football team of all time won the 1970 World Cup in Mexico. Discredited after their failure at the 1966 World Cup, the South Americans rebuilt to ensure Brazil forever became synonymous with the global game. Pele and co's victory was the end of Brazil's golden era.

A Season on the Med: Riviera Football in Italy and France (With a Trip to Athens for Stan) is a writer's mission to explore football on the Italian and French Rivieras. How is it different to football elsewhere? And what do our heroes really mean to us? Alex Wade, a QPR and Stan Bowles devotee, finds out.

The story of how a young boy's impossible dream turned into a magical reality through grit, sweat and an unshakable belief in his own ability. Tommy Hutchison overcame poverty and the frailties of his own body to play in the World Cup and enjoy a career of 1,000 first-class games spanning four amazing decades.

Anatomy of a Genius is a tactical breakdown of Lionel Messi's career at FC Barcelona. It explores his journey from emerging as a talented prodigy to becoming the best player on the planet, through an enthralling narrative, in-depth tactics and key statistics. The book digs deep to uncover things we don't already know about Messi.

If you enjoyed The Racing Post Quiz Book by Mart Matthews, published in 2019, you are sure to enjoy this follow-up to the hugely popular first volume. The author has delved deep into the archives of the horseracing world to come up with another 1,000 questions on one of the nation s favourite sports, sure to challenge every fan.

How much do you really know about the club you love? You can find out by exploring the 1,000 questions set out in 100 categories that make up this Reds quiz book. You will struggle to find anything as comprehensive as this eclectic collection. This quirky, challenging book is a must for Liverpool fans of all ages.

How much do you really know about the club you love? You can find out by exploring the 1,000 questions set out in 100 categories that make up this Blues quiz book. You will struggle to find anything as comprehensive as this eclectic collection. This quirky, challenging book is a must for Chelsea fans of all ages.

How much do you really know about the club you love? You can find out by exploring the 1,000 questions set out in 100 categories that make up this Hammers quiz book. You will struggle to find anything as comprehensive as this eclectic collection. This quirky, challenging book is a must for West Ham fans of all ages.

Very few racehorses can truly be called 'great'. Punch a Hole in the Wind explores 50 of these champions, focussing on horses from around the globe since the dawn of film. Told with a mixture of humour, passion and solid research, Punch a Hole in the Wind is an essential companion for all horseracing lovers around the world.