Start shopping for Christmas
Okay, the clocks haven’t gone back yet and it’s still light at 6pm but that doesn’t mean it isn’t nearly Christmas. Which means, of course, there are presents to be bought. A good sports book under the tree is always welcome, so to help you choose -- or help someone else who might need to know what’s on your wishlist -- here is The Sports Bookshelf’s selection of new releases from the last week or so. Football - Bloody Hell!: The Biography of Alex Ferguson Patrick Barclay’s penetrating biography of Sir Alex Ferguson, written with the insight of those who know Ferguson best -- fellow managers, former players, colleagues and commentators -- whom Barclay has interviewed to reveal Ferguson to be a relentless character whose ability to intimidate, control, cajole and encourage has driven his unparalleled success. Only now, as Ferguson nears the end of his career, can conclusions can be drawn about an extraordinary career. Thanks, Johnners: An Affectionate Tribute to a Broadc