William Hill Sports Book Club - The 2026 William Hill Sports Book of the Year Longlist
Summary
Adrian Durham and Neil Foggy review the 12-book longlist for the 2026 William Hill Sports Book of the Year, covering titles across cycling, football, running, golf, cricket, and F1. They discuss William Ralston’s deep dive into refereeing, Alan Shipnook’s Rory McIlroy biography, and Sophie Power’s exposé on gender barriers in triathlon. The episode also highlights Damien Pearce’s analysis of football fandom, Richard Fitzpatrick’s dark portrait of coach Helenio Herrera, and Bradley Wiggins’ brutally honest autobiography, The Chain.
Topics discussed
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Introduction to the 2026 Long List
Overview of the 12 books and selection criteria
Review: Referees by Foggy
Review: Rory by Alan Shipnook
Review: Autobiography on the list
Review: This Is Not About Running by Mary Kane
Review: The Power Within by Sophie Power
Review: Till I Die by Damien Pearce
Review: HH by Richard Fitzpatrick
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Review: The Chain by Bradley Wiggins
Review: Biography of Tadej Pogačar
Review: A Yellow Jersey by Paul Maunder
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Review: F1 book by female journalist
Review: Ball of the Century by Brendan Cooper
Review: Book by Neil Foggin
Closing thoughts and good wishes
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