BOOK EVENT FOR THE BATTLE FOR NEWCASTLE UNITED

Pitch Publishing is a fantastic imprint.
They do all the great Got, Not Got series
and plenty of other retro sports titles.

James Brown, The Late Tackle, talkSPORT

Pitch Publishing show the way for enterprising
sports book publishers and remains a beacon
of hope for sports authors aspiring or established.

The Sports Bookshelf.com

Pitch Publishing, an outfit whose "pitch perfect"
commissioning of boxing material stands
as a rebuke to more established houses

Boxing Monthly

Pitch capture the real spirit of sport with entertaining
and clever ideas. They work out what the aficionado
would want to read, then deliver it with great verve.

Paul Hayward, The Daily Telegraph

Pitch have enabled me to write in the ways I enjoy most.
Their production support is superb, delivering eye-catching
designs, attentive proof-reading, energetic marketing and helpful advice.

Tim Quelch, Good Old Sussex by the Sea, Orient to the Emirates, Underdog!

Pitch are willing to back out-of-the-blue and innovative
ideas and turn them into viable, entertaining books.
They do so with great presentation and editorial flair.

Justin Parkinson, Then Came Massacre

Pitch saw the potential in my story, used their expertise
to polish it, published it and helped inspire thousands
around the world to get into the sport of triathlon.

Andy Holgate, Can’t Swim, Can’t Ride, Can’t Run & Can't Sleep, Can't Train, Can't Stop

The process of working with Pitch to produce Picking up the Threads
was enjoyable and rewarding, with the final edition surpassing
expectations and becoming a resounding success.

John Chandler, Picking up the Threads

Pitch will take a chance on books that other publishers won't
and realise that interest in football extends beyond the
Premier League and the top 20 countries in the FIFA rankings.

Steve Menary, Outcasts!

Pitch have the vision to look beyond the obvious,
seeking out interesting ideas and subjects and
matching them with the right target audience.

David Tossell, Tony Greig, The Great English Final, Grovel!, Natural

Pitch have been an absolute joy to work with,
contributing their passion, expertise, knowledge
and experience to help produce a brilliant book.

Sam Pilger, Ashes Match of My Life

Pitch took our original concept and further enhanced it,
using their knowledge, experience and expertise, and helped
make Got, Not Got one of the football books of the year for 2011.

Derek Hammond, Got, Not Got series of books

Pitch bought into the concept of development through football,
channeling profits and proceeds from Eleven into helping
some of the most disadvantaged young people in the world.

Steve Fleming, Eleven

In the highly competitive world of sport publishing,
Pitch have consistently demonstrated the happy
knack of spotting, nurturing and promoting winners.

Neil Dunkin, Anfield of Dreams

26 Jul

BOOK EVENT FOR THE BATTLE FOR NEWCASTLE UNITED

We’re thrilled to announce a signing with author Andrew Nagy, who will be at Waterstones Newcastle to discuss his new book, The Battle for Newcastle United: Kevin Keegan, Mike Ashley, and One Man’s Search for Football Salvation.

The event takes place on Saturday 23 August, at 1pm, with free entry and no booking required. The store is located at Emerson Chambers, Blackett Street, Newcastle, NE1 7JF.

The Battle for Newcastle United is a personal journey through the highs and lows of supporting one of England’s most brilliantly chaotic football clubs. From the unfiltered joy of Kevin Keegan’s Entertainers to the soulless trudge of Mike Ashley’s reign, Nagy’s debut is a love letter to football obsession – and a cautionary tale about what happens when that love is tested to its limits.

“Fever Pitch for Geordies.” – George Caulkin, The Athletic
“As enjoyable as putting five past Manchester United.” – Andy Jaye, Adopted Geordies Podcast

Funny and poignant coming-of-age story about a life spent following one of England's most brilliantly chaotic football clubs – Newcastle United.

Andrew was only 16 in 1992 and, as the UK stormed into its most hedonistic decade since the '60s, he was on a swashbuckling adventure of his own, supporting the new Premier League's most exciting football team.

A must-read for all Magpies fans, The Battle for Newcastle United includes:

A riveting dual timeline narrative – encompassing both the 1990s and modern day football – packed with warm nostalgia and current crisis points
Tales of fake sheikhs and foul-mouthed gaffers, superstar signings and downright shady dealings, gun-toting Colombians and mysterious Uruguayans, relegation and promotion
Various laugh-out-loud moments – not least the author's account of a dodgy B&B on semi-final weekend that gave rise to an elderly lady honeypot situation
A frank look at negligent ownership, state control and football obsession

Andrew will be signing copies ahead of the club's match at St James' Park against champions Liverpool. Click here for more information.