Latest member reviews from the Word of Sport website. http://www.wordofsport.com/ Word of Sport en-gb http://www.wordofsport.com/img/logo.gif http://www.wordofsport.com/ Sun, 1 Aug 2010 15:58:52 GMT service@wordofsport.com (Alex Thorpe) Fantastic preview for the coming NCAA football season. The top few teams in each conference have a double-page spread containing predicted starters and backups, a recruiting report, 2009 stats and 2010 schedule; the mid-level teams get a page each with the real whipping boys even still getting half a page each. There's also a decent amount on FCS and Divisions 2 & 3, a look forward to 2011 recruiting, and even High School previews! The 32 days to the college kickoff seems an eternity! http://www.wordofsport.com/books/spamftball00108_sporting_news_college_football_2010_preview#memreviews http://www.wordofsport.com/books/spamftball00108_sporting_news_college_football_2010_preview#memreviews Mon, 26 Jul 2010 21:00:44 GMT service@wordofsport.com (Jacques Claw) The Sporting News guide is a must have for any self respecting NFL fan and this year's edition is no exception. It's full of the usual team and player analysis, behind the scenes articles and fantasy analysis. My only quibble is their prediction for the AFC West. The Broncos at 4-12 behind the Raiders and Chiefs. Shurely, shome, mishtake... http://www.wordofsport.com/books/spamftball00109_sporting_news_pro_football_2010_preview#memreviews http://www.wordofsport.com/books/spamftball00109_sporting_news_pro_football_2010_preview#memreviews Fri, 23 Jul 2010 01:39:24 GMT service@wordofsport.com (Erik van Kempen) Great price! It's printed on different paper, like used for newspapers and phonebooks but thicker. Content is good. http://www.wordofsport.com/books/spamftball00119_yahoo_sports_and_pro_football_weekly_2010_nfl_preview#memreviews http://www.wordofsport.com/books/spamftball00119_yahoo_sports_and_pro_football_weekly_2010_nfl_preview#memreviews Fri, 23 Jul 2010 01:36:38 GMT service@wordofsport.com (Erik van Kempen) Compared to the NFL previews from Lindy's and PFW, there's a bit less textual content. http://www.wordofsport.com/books/spamftball00111_athlon_sports_pro_football_2010_preview#memreviews http://www.wordofsport.com/books/spamftball00111_athlon_sports_pro_football_2010_preview#memreviews Fri, 16 Jul 2010 12:43:59 GMT service@wordofsport.com (Jacques Claw) It may not have the glossy photos of the other NFL previews but there's till plenty to enjoy in this bargain magazine. It's detailed with plenty of information on all 32 teams plus some interesting features on rookies, coaches, fantasy football and a sneak peek at the 2010 college class. All the stats, rosters and in depth analysis is there all for the bargain price of £3.50. What's not to like? http://www.wordofsport.com/books/spamftball00119_yahoo_sports_and_pro_football_weekly_2010_nfl_preview#memreviews http://www.wordofsport.com/books/spamftball00119_yahoo_sports_and_pro_football_weekly_2010_nfl_preview#memreviews Fri, 16 Jul 2010 12:24:42 GMT service@wordofsport.com ( ) The Sporting News NFL guide has been a staple for NFL fans for years now and 2010 is no different. It's got all the usual team previews, feature articles (a lockout in 2011? hopefully not), stats and draft reviews. My only gripe this time round is their predictions. Broncos 4-12? Behind the Chiefs and and Raiders. Shurely, shome mishtake... http://www.wordofsport.com/books/spamftball00109_sporting_news_pro_football_2010_preview#memreviews http://www.wordofsport.com/books/spamftball00109_sporting_news_pro_football_2010_preview#memreviews Thu, 8 Jul 2010 08:24:14 GMT service@wordofsport.com (Paul Whittaker) This is the best College preview mag. Loads of info in it, great detail and even predicting Nebraska as a pre-season rank of number 5 !!! http://www.wordofsport.com/books/spamftball00117_phil_steeles_college_football_preview_2010#memreviews http://www.wordofsport.com/books/spamftball00117_phil_steeles_college_football_preview_2010#memreviews Tue, 1 Dec 2009 20:33:03 GMT service@wordofsport.com (James ) Fotheringham writes with authority and passion on an emotive subject; Simpson can be a divisive figure, with his death from a drug overdose on Mont Ventoux a tragedy at the same time as being largely self inflicted.

I was sceptical of Simpson before reading this book. Now though, I can see how bright a star he was and how sad his passing was. The part of the book that deals with his death on the road is brilliantly written and very emotional.

Whether you're old enough to remember Major Tom's career first hand, or like me, too young to remember him as anything other than a legend, this is a great book and highly recommended. http://www.wordofsport.com/books/0224080180_put_me_back_on_my_bike#memreviews http://www.wordofsport.com/books/0224080180_put_me_back_on_my_bike#memreviews Tue, 1 Dec 2009 20:22:49 GMT service@wordofsport.com (James ) A very interesting, if a little depressing read. It seems there's a lot of milage in writing about the doping problems in the pro peloton, so you can find myriad books on the subject at present.

This stands out, however, as it's well researched, well written and has a real air of authority. I found it hard to read, but not because of anything negative to do with the writing. Rather, the hard part is accepting that much of the detail in Bad Blood is true. It is never easy to look at a sport you love with cold hard facts about it being less than pure before you, but this is a good read and recommended. http://www.wordofsport.com/books/0224080229_bad_blood#memreviews http://www.wordofsport.com/books/0224080229_bad_blood#memreviews Mon, 30 Nov 2009 14:32:48 GMT service@wordofsport.com ( ) Martin Offiah’s 50 of The Best is an unusual sports book. It’s not a biography or a memoir. It slings no mud and calls no names. Neither does the author spend most of the book promoting himself. What interests Martin Offiah is try-scoring. That’s not a surprise, because he was the most successful try-scorer in modern rugby league. 50 Of The Best is Martin Offiah’s personal selection of the best scores in the game’s recent history. In the book, the ultimate try-scorer discusses and analyses the try-scorer’s art, celebrates the game’s skills and offers a little discussion on how things have changed over the last 30 years. It will interest all rugby fans, of whatever code. http://www.wordofsport.com/books/1905988818_50_of_the_best#memreviews http://www.wordofsport.com/books/1905988818_50_of_the_best#memreviews Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:58:45 GMT service@wordofsport.com ( ) Sports books are rarely just about the technicalities of the sport they describe. In all sports it’s the personalities, the teams, the settings, the occasions and the competitions that provide the interest. And so Martin Offiah’s 50 of The Best concentrates on specific players and the tries they scored in particular games. Most of the featured games were big occasions, but not all of them. The scores in the book are almost all from the last 30 years of rugby league and together they illustrate how the game has developed into SuperLeague. http://www.wordofsport.com/books/1905988818_50_of_the_best#memreviews http://www.wordofsport.com/books/1905988818_50_of_the_best#memreviews Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:08:32 GMT service@wordofsport.com ( ) I'm not normally a big Rugby League fan, preferring to watch the men from the frozen north in black n white stripes knocking the blown up pigs bladder into the onion bag. However, as soon as I began my first journey into a RL book I knew I would be reading long into the night. As a sports fan the book was enthralling, incredibly well written and if you are RL fan I'm sure it must rank as the number one stocking filler on your wish list. What's even better about this book is the fact you can play back each try on a specially commissioned website detailed in the book, cutting edge stuff and surely the way to go with all good sports book. I cant wait for the football version of this type of book to come out. In the meantime I'll take a leisurely day out and read through (and view the website) once again. That should tell you how good this book is. Real value for money, like a book and DVD rolled into one. :) http://www.wordofsport.com/books/1905988818_50_of_the_best#memreviews http://www.wordofsport.com/books/1905988818_50_of_the_best#memreviews Tue, 8 Jul 2008 14:34:50 GMT service@wordofsport.com (John Dupear) ;)excellant mag everything you need to no about the up coming nfl season team by team stats are great http://www.wordofsport.com/books/spamftball00085_pro_football_weekly_2008_nfl_preview#memreviews http://www.wordofsport.com/books/spamftball00085_pro_football_weekly_2008_nfl_preview#memreviews Sun, 6 Jul 2008 17:47:49 GMT service@wordofsport.com (Colin Mehigan) This is the ultimate in College Football reviews. A team by team breakdown and in depth analysis. As an avid College Football fan I always get Phil Steele every year. A College Football bible.
Colin Mehigan, Dublin http://www.wordofsport.com/books/spamftball00081_phil_steeles_college_football_preview_2008#memreviews http://www.wordofsport.com/books/spamftball00081_phil_steeles_college_football_preview_2008#memreviews Sun, 6 Jul 2008 17:46:04 GMT service@wordofsport.com (Colin Mehigan) This is a total joy. A great trip down memory lane when football was a more innocent affair. The artwork was truely stunning and the storylines captivating.

Colin Mehigan, Dublin http://www.wordofsport.com/books/1845769481_the_best_of_roy_of_the_rovers_the_1980s#memreviews http://www.wordofsport.com/books/1845769481_the_best_of_roy_of_the_rovers_the_1980s#memreviews Wed, 25 Jun 2008 20:52:57 GMT service@wordofsport.com (Brian Hardisty Longstaff) Got quite a few football previews last year, but this year with only limited funds I didn't even hesitate in selecting Lindy's as my no.1 pick. It has a great mixture of articles and stats - including a four page look at each team and a nine page look at the draft. Predictions, previews and a six page fantasy football primer are a must, and if you need a break there's always the six page sidelines section of cheerleaders. w00t! http://www.wordofsport.com/books/spamftball00082_lindys_pro_football_preview_2008#memreviews http://www.wordofsport.com/books/spamftball00082_lindys_pro_football_preview_2008#memreviews Tue, 24 Jun 2008 09:34:35 GMT service@wordofsport.com (John Dupear) :D this was a excellant mag with everything you needed for the nfl draft http://www.wordofsport.com/books/spamftball00078_sporting_news_draft_2008#memreviews http://www.wordofsport.com/books/spamftball00078_sporting_news_draft_2008#memreviews Tue, 22 Apr 2008 19:42:32 GMT service@wordofsport.com (James ) As a fan of the sport I was very keen to read this, to see what insight Lewis has in the world of American football after reading his excellent Moneyball.

I wasn't disappointed; The Blind Side is firstly an excellent analysis of how American football has evolved from the old "three yards and a cloud of dust" era where running dominated the game, to the modern day pass dominated incarnation. Lewis documents in detail the players and coaches that helped transform the game (with some subtle, often moving references within these sections) in an easily accessible way. Although I play and coach the sport, I thought the content in this part was written well enough for the layman to understand and enjoy it.

Secondly, this book is a human interest story about a phenomenally talented young athlete and his incredible route to recognition and the opportunity it provides. This isn't a simple feel good story, it really is a one in a million tale and the athlete at the centre of the story, Michael Oher, really is as good as written. I've since been onto NFL Scouting websites and researched him and the consensus is he is already a stunningly gifted college player and has the potential to be one of the best ever at his position in the NFL if his good fortune continues. After reading the book, you'll be rooting for this fortune to remain good!

The Blind Side highlights aspects of the sport that even dedicated fans miss, or ignore. The players who toil away from the limelight but are as integral to a team's success or failure as the megastars in the media spotlight. It is an engaging, well researched and very well written book that is well worth reading. http://www.wordofsport.com/books/0393330478_the_blind_side#memreviews http://www.wordofsport.com/books/0393330478_the_blind_side#memreviews Mon, 7 Apr 2008 07:45:36 GMT service@wordofsport.com (James ) An excellent behind the scenes book about the realities of coaching in the NFL. Next Man Up follows the Baltimore Ravens through highs and lows, with detailed accounts of the problems faced by the caching staff as they struggle to be competitive.
Whether you're a Ravens fan or not, this book is engaging and well worth reading. http://www.wordofsport.com/books/0316013285_next_man_up#memreviews http://www.wordofsport.com/books/0316013285_next_man_up#memreviews Mon, 14 Jan 2008 17:41:43 GMT service@wordofsport.com ( ) As a lifelong Rangers' supporter I am extremely disappointed in the content, structure and style of this book.

Having read the first 3 or 4 chapters I have put the book down and I will not be picking it up again.

The only reason I have rated it as "1 star" is that there is not a "0 star" option. http://www.wordofsport.com/books/1845962249_blue#memreviews http://www.wordofsport.com/books/1845962249_blue#memreviews