ENGLAND LEGEND HEADLINES PITCH’S LONDON WORLD CUP PREVIEW NIGHT

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Derek Hammond, Got, Not Got series of books

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17 Apr

World Cup Preview Night and book signing with England legend Paul Parker

ENGLAND LEGEND HEADLINES PITCH’S LONDON WORLD CUP PREVIEW NIGHT

We are delighted to announce a special World Cup Preview Night and book signing, headlined by Italia 90 legend Paul Parker, at The Volley in Old Street on Thursday 14 May, running from 7.30pm to 10pm, with doors opening at 6pm.

The former England, Manchester United, Fulham and QPR defender will lead a special World Cup Preview evening reflecting on England’s iconic Italia 90 campaign and a career spent at the highest level of the game. Parker will look back on the tournament that captured the nation’s imagination, sharing stories from the dressing room and insights from a standout playing career.

To mark the occasion, Parker will be joined by a panel of Pitch authors Samlinda Kunti, Rhys Richards, James Bennett, Robert Taylor and Andy Milne, as the discussion turns to this summer’s World Cup.

Together, they will explore tournaments past, present narratives and what lies ahead as fans count down to kick‑off, and talk about their own specialist subjects.

Andy Milne – That World Cup Guy: Forty Years, Nine World Cups and One Fan’s Incredible Journey
A unique perspective on World Cup culture and fandom, told through four decades of travel, obsession and unforgettable tournament experiences.

Samlinda Kunti – Brazil 1970: How the Greatest Team of All Time Won the World Cup
An authoritative deep dive into Brazil’s iconic 1970 side, charting their rebuild, tactical brilliance and enduring influence on world football.

James Bennett – No Show: The World Cup Teams That Never Were
The untold stories of great teams that never reached the finals, exploring heartbreak, near misses and the brutal realities of World Cup qualifying.

Rhys Richards – Blood on the Crossbar: The Dictatorship’s World Cup
A powerful examination of Argentina 1978, revealing how football’s most controversial World Cup unfolded under a brutal military regime.

Robert Taylor – Tears for England: Obsession, Hope and Heartbreak with the England Football Team
A fan’s eye view of 50 years of England’s tournament history, shaped by belief, disappointment and enduring ‘what if’ moments.

All participating authors will be selling and signing books on the night, offering attendees the chance to pick up signed copies and speak directly with the writers.