Frank Worrall

Journalist and author

My books

Salah: King of Europe

This is the story of the new King of the Kop. When Mo Salah signed for Liverpool from Roma in 2017, his record fee was initially greeted with some scepticism. And no-one could have predicted the impact he was to have at Anfield.
Scoring an unprecedented 32 goals in 36 games for the club, he became the sensation of the Premier League.
Not only that, but he has also won over fans of all stripes with his humility and grace off the pitch, as well as his versatility and flair on it.
Few players have inspired such fervent admiration so quickly, with chants of his name still reverberating around Anfield, and after just one season, he became a Liverpool legend.
This insightful biography examines Salah's electrifying career at Liverpool and the highs and lows that brought him to the club ... and European glory.
ISBN:9781789462661

Harry Kane: England's Hero

England manager Gareth Southgate's decision to appoint Kane, still just 23, as the team captain in 2017 could have been seen as premature, bringing with it pressure that could damage a young player's career. However, he knew that Kane, a modest, humble and inspiring figure was up to the task.
Having lost faith in the national team, English fans weren't sure the players would even make it out of their group.
No-one could have predicted that this young and relatively inexperienced side would achieve their best result since 1990, or that their captain would win the tournament's Golden Boot with six goals.
Perhaps most importantly for the team and their manager, they brought the country together to make for an unforgettable summer. 
This in-depth biography traces Kane's journey from childhood in North London to becoming England's hero.  
ISBN:9781789460445

They Think It's All Over

A rib-tickling collection of the funniest quotes, jokes and anecdotes from the beautiful game.
Get ready for top-drawer delivery, as They Think It's All Over laces up its boots and races up the wing to bend in cross after cross of perfect football banter, including: The funny: 'I love Blackpool; we're very similar - we both look better in the dark' - Ian Holloway; The plain stupid: 'Whichever team scores more goals usually wins' - Michael Owen; and The genuinely deranged: 'It's not fair to say Lee Bowyer's a racist; he'd stamp on anyone's head' - Rodney Marsh
to tell the story of the beautiful game, through the hilarious (sometimes intentionally, sometimes not) words, actions and (mis)behaviours of players, managers, commentators and pundits.
It 's the perfect gift for football fans everywhere. Back of the net! 
ISBN: 9781789466386

Jamie Vardy: The Boy From Nowhere
On 2 May 2016, 5000-1 outsiders Leicester City were confirmed as winners of the Premier League in one of the greatest sporting shocks in football history. This most momentous of victories was fuelled by the goals, determination and desire of one Jamie Richard Vardy, a man who only a few years before had been stuck firmly in non-league football. Too small to play, too slight to mix it, earning so little that he was being forced out of the game he loved, the odds on what followed couldn't have been longer.
Yet after a meteoric rise through the football ranks, Vardy squared his shoulders against all the naysayers and set the Premier League on fire. This is the incredible tale of the boy who came from nowhere to the top of the world. ISBN:9781786061171

Lewis Hamilton
The Biography

After equalling Michael Schumacher's records in both race wins, and world titles, in 2020, Lewis Hamilton became the joint-most successful racing driver of all time - and the most dominant and successful Briton ever to drive in Formula 1.
Hamilton's debut season in 2007 won him fans around the world, and his place in Formula 1 history was sealed the following year when he became the youngest ever world champion.
In the years since, he has created headlines on and off the track with his rivalries with Max Verstappen, Nico Rosberg and Sebastian Vettel and relationships that have landed him on the front pages of the tabloids. However, despite the media glare, he has continued to prove his incredible talent and tenacity and remains utterly dominant in his sport.
ISBN:9781789464627

Fergie: The Greatest

The story of Sir Alex Ferguson is a true rags-to-riches fairytale. Born in Govan, Glasgow, he played for Queen's Park, Dunfermline and Rangers before retiring in 1974 to begin his managerial career.
Before joining Manchester United, he led a Rangers side to the league title and the 1983 European Cup Winners' Cup and, although he struggled initially at United, his bargain signing of Eric Cantona secured their first league title in 26 years.
An incredible run of success followed, shaped by the emergence of 'Fergie's Fledglings' - Ryan Giggs, Gary Neville, Paul Scholes, David Beckham, and Nicky Butt.
This in-depth biography charts Fergie's unstoppable rise and pays tribute to the greatest football manager the world has ever seen.
ISBN:9781782199083 

Giggsy

This is the amazing story of United's legendary number 11.
Born Ryan Joseph Wilson in 1973, Giggs first trained with Manchester City's School of Excellence before Sir Alex Ferguson spotted his prodigious talent, turning up at Giggs's home to sign him on his 14th birthday.
By the time he made his Manchester United first team debut aged just 17, many considered him to be the greatest talent in English football since George Best.
Famed for his pace and skill on the ball, Giggs committed his entire playing career to United, eclipsing Bobby Charlton's record in April 20.
He is the only player to score in every Premier League campaign since its inception up to his retirement and he will go down in history as one of United's greatest ever players.
ISBN: 9781844548965 

Anthony Joshua
King of the Ring

Anthony Joshua has risen from the streets, narrowly avoiding a life of drugs and crime, to become one of the top boxers in the world.
After winning Gold at the 2012 London Olympics of 2012, he has gone from strength to strength, amassing a large and loyal fan base as he has climbed the ranks of the ring.
More than 90,000 people were witness to Joshua's sheer brilliance, as he secured his title as the WBA Super Heavyweight Champion on April 29, 2017 against Wladimir Klitschko in a tantalisingly, closely fought, lasting 12 rounds -- the largest crowd since the World War 2.
Backed by an incredible number of fans, Joshua, with over a million followers on Twitter and 2 million on Facebook, is bringing legions of new followers to the sport.
ISBN:978-1786065421

They Think It's All Over
A rib-tickling collection of the funniest quotes, jokes and anecdotes from the beautiful game. Get ready for top-drawer delivery, as They Think It's All Over laces up its boots and races up the wing to bend in cross after cross of perfect football banter, including
* The funny: "I love Blackpool; we're very similar - we both look better in the dark"
- Ian Holloway;
* The plain stupid: "Whichever team scores more goals usually wins"
- Michael Owen; and
* The genuinely deranged: "It's not fair to say Lee Bowyer's a racist; he'd stamp on anyone's head"
- Rodney Marsh
to tell the story of the beautiful game, through the hilarious (sometimes intentionally, sometimes not) words, actions and (mis)behaviours of players, managers, commentators and pundits. It 's the perfect gift for football fans everywhere and anywhere. Back of the net!
ISBN:9781789466386

Rory McIlroy:
The Biography

Rory McIlroy: The Biography
This assured biography gets under the skin of Rory McIlroy’s early life in Northern Ireland to show how a resilient character developed to match his talent, until an opening 68 at Carnoustie in 2007 announced him to the world and an amazing 16 under par at the 2011 US Open sealed his place in the golfing greats.
This is the fascinating story of one of the game’s most exciting young talents. ISBN:9781857826760

Roy Keane: Red
Man Walking

 On June 12, 2006, in a move that shocked his legions of fans at Celtic and Manchester United, Roy Keane announced his retirement as a player. Keane claimed the decision was forced on him by a hip injury, but was that the real story? With the help of those who know Keane best, Frank Worrall goes behind the headlines to build up an illuminating picture of what makes him tick and lay bare his inner demons.
ISBN:9781845961732

Bale: World's
Greatest

This revealing portrait Frank Worrall delves behind the headlines to give an insight into just how the boy from Cardiff went on to become the world's most in-demand player.
This is the life and times of a the boy from Cardiff who first attracted interest from scouts at the tender age of nine and whose transfer from Spurs to Real Madrid made him the world's most expensive footballer.
ISBN: 9781843583943

Nemanja Vidic:
The Biography

Loved by the Old Trafford faithful for his aggressive defensive style, and his ability to score goals from set pieces, Vidia slotted neatly into central deference alongside Rio Ferdinand to begin a defensive partnership that proved to be one of the most formidable in English football.
This is the incredible story of a player renowned as one of the best defenders in Europe, if not the world.
ISBN: 9781844548835

Wayne Rooney: Simply Red

The debate has continued to rage over Wayne Rooney since he became the world's most expensive teenager after joining Manchester United for £27 million in 2004.
Sir Alex Ferguson staked his reputation and his budget on the player, whose decision to leave Everton inspired vitriolic abuse from his former fans on Merseyside.
This probing book reveals the dark machinations behind the deal that took Rooney from Goodison Park to Old Trafford, investigates the vicious hate campaign waged against the star, details his first bust-up with Ferguson and documents his part in the infamous tunnel row after the game against Arsenal on February 1, 2005.
This is the full, explosive story of Wayne Rooney's rise to fame. It delves beneath the headlines and the scandals to build a portrait of Rooney's crazy life. ISBN:1845961442 

Celtic United

Celtic and Manchester United – two giants of British football with amazing similarities between the clubs' fans and teams.
The book is a vivid picture of the tragedies and triumphs that have befallen both, and looks at the altruistic intent behind their formation.
I also discuss the reasons why United and Celtic became the first two British clubs to win the European Cup, how they have each had a brilliant but tragic star within their ranks (George Best and Jimmy Johnstone respectively) and analyse the work of the men who have played for and managed each club.
Also given a voice in Celtic United are the fans who proudly swear allegiance to both teams. Rod Stewart, arguably their most famous fan, explains his affection for Celtic and United and describes how it came about that both teams feature in the lyrics of his song You're in my Heart. ISBN:1845962761  

The Magnificent Sevens

A fascinating look behind the facts and fiction of the five men who have worn Manchester United’s No 7 shirt with the most distinction.
With the help of players, journalists and a psychologist, I analyse what made Best, Robson, Cantona, Beckham and Ronaldo tick and assess their credentials for a permanent place in the Old Trafford hall of fame.
I look at how Best almost won the European Cup almost single-handedly for United; how Robson lifedt United at a time when they were mired in mediocrity; how Cantona turned the club back into winners; how Beckham's stardust led to the end of Sir Alex Ferguson's personal holy grail with that audacious European Cup win in 1999, and how Ronaldo offered hope and glitter to a United in transition.
This is the full, no holds barred story of Old Trafford's own Magnificent Sevens – the good, the bad and the ugly.
ISBN:1844544354 

David Moyes: The Chosen One

They called it the impossible job: succeeding the greatest football manager of all time, at the biggest club of them all.
On May 8, 2013, Sir Alex Ferguson told the world he would retire from Manchester United after 26 years at the helm. The next day, David Moyes was anointed as the man to take up the mantle. The Chosen One, ordained by Alex Ferguson himself.
Moyes, a tough Scot in the Fergie mould, would inherit a squad of champions, and lead them to new heights. At least, that was the spin put out by the club.
The job would prove much harder than he anticipated; had he taken a poisoned chalice after 11 steady years at Everton?
This book digs deep to provide a comprehensive picture of the  man ordained by Alex Ferguson himself to take over his crown:  The Chosen One,.
ISBN:978-1782199229

Chicharito:
Javier Hernandez

This is the fascinating story of Javier Hernandez – better known to legions of Man United fans as Chicharito.
Born in Guadalajara, Mexico, Hernandez joined his local club C D Guadalajara at the age of nine and signed his first contract at 15.
Making his full debut in 2006, he impressed in the Mexican league so much that he caught the eye of a Manchester United scout in 2009 and signed for them the next year.
He became the first player since Ruud van Nistelrooy to score more than 20 goals in his debut season as United clinched a record-equalling 19th Premier League title, and despite injury concerns became a major player for both his beloved Mexico and United, before he moved on to become a key player at Real Madrid, Bayer Leverkusen. West Ham, Sevilla and his current team LA Galaxy.
ISBN:9781857828054

Mario Ballotelli:
Why Always Me?

Mercurial, troublesome and frequently brilliant, this is the incredible story of one of the most fascinating men in world football today.
Born in Italy to Ghanaian parents, Mario suffered life-threatening health problems as a baby but went on to become the youngest Inter-Milan player to score in the Champions League.
But disciplinary problems paved the way for a move to Manchester City. Balotelli soon made his mark on English football with a series of stunning goals – and yet more incidents, leading to him becoming the subject of ever-increasing newspaper reports about his implausible antics.
The man who became a genuine footballing legend in his early 20s is sure to provide entertainment, goals and controversy for many years to come.
ISBN: 1782190171

Luis Suarez:
The Biography

He's the best striker in world football today – but also the most controversial.
Banned three times for biting opponents – including the shameful episode with Italy's Giorgio Chiellini at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil – Luis Suarez has also been constantly embroiled in trouble.
Yet on the field he has brought only goals galore and glory to every team he has played for.
Here is the inside story of how a troubled boy born into poverty became the most coveted striker in world football.
How he had to overcome crushing setbacks at every stage of his life: the heartbreak of being abandoned by his father when just a boy, being forced to leave behind his friends in his beloved hometown El Salto for the soulless Montevideo and watching his sweetheart Sofia walk away from him. ISBN:9781784180195 

Rickie Fowler:
Par Excellence

He's the leader of America's exciting new wave of golfing superstars. Young, fun and gifted, Rickie Fowler has taken the sport to a younger audience in the US — making headlines as much for his wacky dress sense and YouTube spoofs as for his God-given prowess with a golf club.
Motocross was Rickie's first love until he broke his foot in three places at the age of 15. From then on, he focused purely on golf, winning tournament after tournament in high school, until, in 2007, he was chosen for the US's Walker Cup team and a year later became the first university freshman ever to become Player of the Year.
This compelling biography of the figurehead of US golf's young guns provides a fascinating portrayal of Rickie Fowler as both a fun-loving yet altruistic human being and a single-minded golfing superstar.
ISBN:9781784183288 

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