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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

19 Aug

‘HANDS OF STONE’ MOVIE AUTHOR – GOMEZ PODCASTS

With his Roberto Duran biopic about to explode on US screens, here’s two brilliant podcasts featuring Christian Giudice, whose new Wilfredo Gomez biography
18 Aug

SPURS: A PEOPLE’S HISTORY

Out today, A People's History of Tottenham Hotspur is the story of how fans shaped the identity of a world-famous club.
16 Aug

HEARTS AND HIBS IN HARMONY

Last week’s joint launch of From Hampden to Oblivion and Hearts On This Day saw a rare example of Edinburgh’s rival football factions in pe
15 Aug

TURF WARS: LONDON FOOTBALL LAUNCH

This evening sees a press launch for Steve Tongue’s Turf Wars: A History of London Football.
11 Aug

MEET THE GOOD MURUNGU AT THE OVAL, WORCS & OT

Alan Butcher embarks on a mini-tour of signing events this weekend, starting on Friday at the Oval.
10 Aug

THIS WEEK IN HEARTS HISTORY

Hearts On This Day revisits the most magical and memorable moments from the club's distinguished history, mixing in a maelstrom of anecdotes and cha
09 Aug

A CHAMPION’S LAST FIGHT: BENNY LYNCH

Benny Lynch is remembered as one of the best ever flyweights, but there was one opponent he just could not beat and alcoholism cost him his life 70 years ago
08 Aug

OH HIBEE DAYS

From near-extinction to cup-final triumph, this is the story of the team which is remembered by Hibs fans as 'the team that would not die' – offering a compl