Tag Archives: Jonathan Wilson

Review – The Power and the Glory: A New History of the World Cup by Jonathan Wilson

Posted on February 12, 2026 by ianhaspinall

Jonathan Wilson’s comprehensive history of the World Cup is not just about football. During the five hundred plus pages he makes a strong case that the story of the World Cup is also the story of the world.  Wilson explains, … Continue reading →

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Summer Reading 2023 – The Best Football Books

Posted on June 30, 2023 by ianhaspinall

Here’s my recommendations of the best football books of recent months for reading on the beach or by the pool. Kick off the summer with one of these great reads. Review: How To Watch Football – 52 Rules for Understanding … Continue reading →

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Review: Two Brothers – The Life and Times of Bobby and Jackie Charlton by Jonathan Wilson

Posted on September 15, 2022 by ianhaspinall

‘Two Brothers’ is not only an inspiring story about two of the most famous footballing brothers, but it is also about late twentieth-century English football and the changes that were taking place. Jonathan Wilson traces the incredible lives of Bobby … Continue reading →

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