LEEDS UNITED EVENT AT WATERSTONES

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

25 Oct

LEEDS UNITED EVENT AT WATERSTONES

On Thursday 14 November, Waterstones in Leeds will welcome some of Yorkshire’s finest sports writers for a very special Leeds United evening, hosted by author and Elland Road regular James Oddy (and also Leeds Rugby fan, and author of Blue and Amber Voices: Stories from Leeds Rugby League).

The event starts at 7pm and former Leeds United striker and BBC Leeds match co-commentator Noel Whelan will also be on hand to join the discussions.

Click here for more details or to book your ticket.

Rocco Dean & Gary Edwards on
Don Revie's lasting influence on Leeds United

Prolific Leeds United writers Rocco Dean (Sons of Revie: Leeds United's Decade of Dominance) and Gary Edwards (Summer of 63: Revie's Plan for Leeds United) will join forces to discuss the lasting legacy left by Don Revie, who for many is still considered the club’s finest manager. Winning a host of silverware, before accepting the England job, Revie remains revered at Elland Road, and has been the subject of countless books, column inches and discussions down the years – Rocco and Gary explain why.

Dave Tomlinson & Andrew Dalton on
Howard Wilkinson and Leeds United in the late 1980s and early 1990s

Focusing on how Howard Wilkinson revitalised Leeds United, and led them to promotion from the Second Division in 1988/89, and within three years in the top division won the English Championship. Howard remains the last English manager to win the top division. Dave Tomlinson, author of The Man with the Plan: Howard Wilkinson's Leeds United and Andrew Dalton co-author of Leeds United Forgotten Games will discuss Wilkinson’s achievements with host James Oddy.

Robert Endeacott & Neil Barker on
Leeds United's recent history and why Bielsa was such a successful fit at Elland Road

Co-authors Robert Endeacott and Neil Barker, who wrote Leeds United Memorabilia: A History of United Artefacts and Paraphernalia, use the club’s history to explain exactly why Marcelo Bielsa was such a huge success for Leeds United – leading them back to the Premier League for the first time in 20 years – and why the connection he had with Leeds fans was so strong.