TOUCHLINE INSIDER
Bookshelf
The world is changing but a good book or magazine is still timeless. From time to time Touchline Insider will unveil a book or two.
THE DREAM FACTORY by Ryan Baldi, Polaris Publishing, 2021. What better book to feature than one that focuses on the behind-the-scenes stories of English football academies. The book doesn't disappoint with Baldi unwrapping a world unknown to many. His penchant for detail and his journalistic instincts make the book a must-read. Especially if you have any investment in player development or English football.
WELCOME TO HELL by John McManus, Weidenfeld and Nicolson Publishing, 2018. With more Canadians finding homes in the Turkish SuperLig and matches available on Canadian television McManus offers a valuable resource unveiling the history and passion that drives Turkish professional football.
MAGNUM FOOTBALL by Magnum Photos, Phaidon Publishing, 2002. As a visual storyteller Magnum Football (Magnum Soccer in North America) is a timeless coffee table book. The world renowned Magnum Photo Agency has collected together images that best depict what the world's game represents globally.
A SEASON TO RECOVER by Paul Hendren, 2021. The 2021 League1 Ontario Men's Premier Division season was a time of transition. While recovering from a global pandemic the 2021 season was late to start yet finished in style. The limited edition book ( I only published ONE) is a 'one off' visual project but a worthy road trip to record a season to recover.