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Neil Drysdale

Neil Drysdale

Neil Drysdale has been involved in sports journalism since the mid-1980s and praised for the quality of his writing across a wide range of subjects.  He was Bank of Scotland Feature Writer of the Year in 1998, as well as runner-up in 1999. He now works freelance and writes mostly for The Herald, Sunday Herald and Sunday Times and is the author of several sports books including Dad’s Army and Dario Speedwagon, both published by Birlinn.            

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Foreword to Dad's Army by Sir Ian Botham

Foreword to Dad's Army by Sir Ian Botham
01 September 08


Cricket season is here again! Read the foreword to Dad's Army by Sir Ian Botham.
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Dad's Army

Dad's Army


ISBN: 9781841587516
Category: Sport
Author: Neil Drysdale
Publication Date: July 2008
Format: Paperback
Price: £7.99
Stock Status: in stock  
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Synopsis:

Dad’s Army tells the remarkable story of how the cricketers of a little Scottish village marched all the way to Lord’s and won the National Village Cup in 1985. With an introduction by Sir Ian Botham.


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Dario Speedwagon

Dario Speedwagon


ISBN: 9781841587639
Category: Sport, Autobiography/Biography
Author: Neil Drysdale
Publication Date: November 2008
Format: Hardback
Price: £16.99
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Synopsis:
An exclusive insight into Dario Franchitti’s career with comments from internationally renowned figures, including Jackie Stewart, Lois di Resta, Allan McNish and David Coulthard as well as Dario himself as he readies himself to take NASCAR by storm.

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SilverSmith

SilverSmith


ISBN: 9781841589923
Category: Biography
Author: Neil Drysdale
Publication Date: July 2011
Format:
Price: £7.99
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Synopsis:

A brand new edition of this insightful biography casts a reflective and analytical eye over his life and career, examining this shrewd professional through the many highs and lows that he has experienced as a player and manager.


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Southern Comfort

Southern Comfort


ISBN: 9781841589978
Category: Sport
Author: Neil Drysdale
Publication Date: September 2011
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Price: £16.99
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Synopsis:
Foreword by David Campese

'An excellent read,' - John Rutherford

'Brilliant insights,' - The Telegraph

Southern Comfort reveals the different passions, hunger, humour, comradeship and local rivalries which fuel the region’s love for rugby – and tells a story of how the South has risen above adversity to still produce the stars of the future.


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