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Pitch Publishing is a fantastic imprint – they do all the great Got, Not Gots and 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 aficianado 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, Bent Arms & Dodgy Wickets, 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 triathlon.

Andy Holgate, Can’t Swim, Can’t Ride, Can’t Run

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!

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

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

25 Sep

'PIRONI' UP FOR TOP RAC AWARD

Congratulations are due to David Sedgwick, as 'Pironi' is nominated for RAC Book of the Year.
20 Sep

'CHASING POINTS' ON SBOTY LONG LIST

Today it was announced that Gregory Howe's unique tennis tale has been longlisted for the William Hill Award.
20 Sep

BECKS BACKS BEN'S BOOK

David Beckham was quick to show his support for former team-mate Ben Thornley's story via Instagram.
14 Sep

JEROME'S FIRST EVENT IS A SUCCESS

It was great to hear that Sheffield boxer Jerome Wilson's first public speaking event was a success.
13 Sep

SWANS MATCH OF MY LIFE: PODCAST & EVENT

A must for Swans fans - a Swansea Sound sports podcast dedicated to Chris Carra's Swans 'Match of My Life'.
04 Sep

MARTIN MURRAY BOOK LAUNCH EVENTS

Martin Murray and Paul Zanon will be attending two events to mark the long-awaited launch of 'Sinner and Saint'.
03 Jul

HISTORY MAKERS EVENT IN NORWICH

Saturday 14 July: Award-winning hockey authors Sarah Juggins and Richard Stainthorpe visit Jarrolds in Norwich.
13 Jun

LANDMARK WINS AT SPORTS BOOK AWARDS

Congratulations to Steve Neal and to Richard Stainthorpe & Sarah Juggins, all winners at the Sports Book Awards.