The Greatest Football Quiz Book: 1,000 Questions on Football History, Clubs and Players |
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Author:
Chris Cowlin and Kevin Snelgrove
Foreword by:
Darren Anderton
Classification:
Sport/Football
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Brief Description: Do you know everything there is to know about football? Are you familiar with all the players and managers who have played an important part in the beautiful game during the past 20 years? Can you recall the cup winners and bring to mind the final scores of all those important matches? If so, this quiz book is just what you need to test yourself and impress your family and friends. Packed with fascinating facts on all the great players including Alan Shearer, Ryan Giggs, Jurgen Klinsmann, Wayne Rooney and David Beckham, this book is as educational as it is fun, so dip in and find out more about your personal favourites. There are questions on all the clubs in the country, FA and League Club winners and all the many unforgettable moments that have made football history in the last two decades. With a fitting foreword by Darren Anderton The Greatest Football Quiz Book will provide hours of entertainment as well as being a must-have reference book for football fans of all ages.
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Special Note:
This book is also available as an ebook.
About the Author:
Chris Cowlin: Chris is an author, actor and entrepreneur. Born in London in 1980, Chris has achieved a great deal in a short space of time. With a background in printing and advertising, Chris owns a successful publishing company and is himself the author of 136 books. In October 2014, he was named the world record holder for ‘Most Quiz Books Published By A Single Author’ by RecordSetter.
Chris has written on a range of subjects but specialises in football, sport, television and music. A lifelong Tottenham Hotspur fan and season ticket holder, he has written several books about his favourite football club. His books have been endorsed by many celebrities and sports personalities such as Jonathan Ross, Sir Alex Ferguson, Gary Mabbutt and Gary Lineker.
Chris’s writing credits include a foreword for a book by notorious criminal Charles Bronson, whom he visited in prison on two occasions. He is a regular contributor to The Sun, Daily Mirror and the letters page of local newspapers.
A keen runner, Chris took part in the London marathon in 2012 and was shortlisted to carry the Olympic Flame in the same year. He regularly competes in running events across the UK and has raised over £36,000 for various charities.
During his career, Chris has appeared in hundreds of newspaper and magazine articles and been interviewed on radio stations across the UK, promoting his books and charity work. He actively participates in social media and has over 300,000 followers on Twitter. In August 2014, Chris participated in a successful record event and now holds a 'Guinness World Record' certificate for helping to build the largest K’nex sculpture. He currently holds 10 world records.
In addition, Chris works as an actor, model and voice over artist. He has been involved in over 250 productions in the last three years including his personal highlight, appearing as an extra in the 2012 James Bond film, Skyfall.
Chris has been involved in numerous local community events and is a former local councillor, elected in March 2012, with a majority of 798 votes, beating both the Conservative Party and the Labour Party. He was also a very active school governor between 2010 and 2012. Chris has two children, Harry and Aimee.
Kevin Snelgrove: Kevin was born in Frome, Somerset, in 1960.
A prolific author, Kevin has written over 70 books on a range of subjects, including football, sport, television, film, music, health and leisure. Many of his books have been endorsed by celebrities and sports personalities such as Richard Wilson, Nicholas Parsons, Fennella Fielding, Ian Holloway and Neil Warnock.
Kevin has also recently taken up acting and was involved in the 2012 film The Seasoning House with Sean Pertwee. During his career, Kevin has appeared in TV, radio, DVD and in numerous newspapers and magazines.
Having worked with people with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) for 35 years, in 2013 Kevin decided to use his experience to benefit others and wrote a book about the subject.
Kevin lives in Frome with his wife Julie. He has four children; Samantha, Kate, Charlotte and Samuel, and a grandson, Reuben.
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| Paperback | Hardback |
Publication Date: | 21 April 2015 | 6 August 2011 |
ISBN:
ISBN 13: | 1-910295-03-5
978-1-910295-03-8 | 1-906358-97-4
978-1-906358-97-6 |
Page Extent: | 216 | 150 |
Book Size: | 216x138mm | 216x138mm |
Price: | £6.99 | £9.99 |
P & P (UK): | | £1.80 |
P & P (Europe): | | £3.20 |
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Publication Date: | 21 April 2015 |
Digital eBook ISBN 13: | 978-1-908548-08-5 |
Digital pdf ISBN 13: | 978-1-908382-02-3 |
eBook Price (UK): | £4.48 |
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-- Reviews by the Famous and well Known
I was thrilled to be asked to write a foreword for Chris’s and Kevin’s exciting new football quiz book. With over 1,000 questions, The Greatest Football Quiz Book certainly finds out how much you know about what has been happening in the game during the past 20 years. It certainly tested my own recollection of events.
I have many fond memories from my time as a player and now that I have hung up my football boots, I still enjoy following the game and keeping up with all the latest scores and signings. This book is excellent way to check up on all those important facts and figures from recent football history and with questions on every club in the country, there really is something for everyone.
I am honoured to note that Chris and Kevin have included a section about me which includes questions about my time with Spurs and as an England player as well as my recently published autobiography. The book also contains details on many other great players such as Jurgen Klinsmann, Alan Shearer, Wayne Rooney and my old England teammate, David Beckham,
Chris and Kevin have once again put together an informative and entertaining reference guide. So, whether you are just starting out on your football journey or are a lifelong supporter of the beautiful game, all football fans should own a copy of this book.
Darren Anderton, Former Tottenham Hotspur & England Player
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-- Newspaper and Website Reviews
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HE was the answer to the question: “Which former England player was nicknamed ‘Sicknote’?”
Now Darren Anderton has put his given his seal of approval to the Greatest Football Quiz Book.
Compiled by Chris Cowlin and Kevin Snelgrove, the former Wolves and Blues winger writes the foreword to the book, which features 1,000 questions on the history of the game, on clubs and players.
“This book is an excellent way to check up on all those important facts and figures from recent football history. There really is something for everyone,” Anderton writes.
Featured categories include the first ever Premier League season, FA Cup winners and players’ nicknames. There is even a section on Anderton himself.
There are questions dedicated to Wolves, Blues, Villa and Albion. For example, do you know how many games Derek Parkin played for wolves? Or what was Fred Morris the first Albion player to do in 1919/20.
Like all quiz books, this can keep fans occupied for hours and is the perfect way to test your knowledge of your favourite topic or club. As Anderton himself puts it: “Whether you are just starting out on your football journey or are a lifelong supporters of the beautiful game, all football fans should own a copy of this book.”
Priced at £9.99, the book is only available as an ebook.
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-- Radio and TV
31 August 2011 - Kevin Snelgrove was interviewed on Hayes 91.8 FM. Kevin answered questions about his book 'The Greatest Football Quiz Book'.
Hayes 91.8 FM
1 September 2011 - Kevin Snelgrove was interviewed on BBC Radio Newcastle 95.4 FM. Kevin answered questions about his book 'The Greatest Football Quiz Book'.
BBC Radio Newcastle 95.4 FM
5 September 2011 - Kevin Snelgrove was interviewed on BBC Radio Merseyside 95.8 FM. Kevin answered questions about his book 'The Greatest Football Quiz Book'.
BBC Radio Merseyside 95.8 FM
8 September 2011 - Kevin Snelgrove was interviewed on Swindon 105.5 FM. Kevin answered questions about his book 'The Greatest Football Quiz Book'.
Swindon 105.5 FM
9 September 2011 - Kevin Snelgrove was interviewed on BBC Radio West Midlands 95.6 FM. Kevin answered questions about his book 'The Greatest Football Quiz Book'.
BBC Radio West Midlands 95.6 FM
-- Readers Comments
My husband and sons all support the Wolves and the page devoted to the Wolves certainly got us putting out knowledge of the Wolves to the test. It is a very good book and full of information about how great our football teams are, the players and their achievements are well deserved.
Mrs. M.A. Fletcher
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-- Book Signings and Events
-- Libraries that stock this book
The British Library, Boston Spa
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Author, Chris Cowlin, has his own website:
www.chriscowlin.co.uk
Follow Chris Cowlin on Twitter:
www.twitter.com/chriscowlin