Legends Publishing

The Rangers squad of 2002/03 etched their name into club history, winning a world-record 50th league title as part of a seventh domestic treble. First To Fifty tells the story of how Alex McLeish''s side battled through one of the most thrilling seasons Scottish football has ever seen, culminating in a dramatic final day that secured their place in the record books. Through detailed match reports, behind-the-scenes insight, and the voices of the players who lived it, Ross Parr brings the unforgettable campaign back to life. From stunning goals to last-minute drama, this is the story of a team that wrote themselves into club folklore, achieving success against the odds. First To Fifty is more than a season review - it''s a celebration of a team and manager whose legacy still resonates with Rangers fans today.

Vincent Kompany, a man whose talent and leadership skills continue to impress the footballing world, already has a statue honouring him outside Manchester City''s Etihad Stadium - a rare tribute earned for his total commitment to victory. Never afraid to speak his mind, Kompany says what he believes will give him and  his team the best chance of success. Utterly confident in his convictions, his words are expressed with an honesty and intellect that has earned him respect both as a world class player and, now, as an elite coach. By speaking to those who shaped Vincent''s life, this book helps us understand what made Kompany the man he has become and what drives him to succeed. The author, Frank Van de Winkel, speaks to Vincent''s family, his early-years teachers and coaches, fans of the football teams he has played for and managed, as well as those involved in his charitable work in Belgium and Democratic Republic of Congo, and paints a vivid picture of a deep-thinking, compassionate human who has been able to maximise his talents both on and off the pitch. Vincent''s coaching and managerial career sees him destined to reach the pinnacle of his profession - just as he did as a player. Gaining invaluable experience back at Anderlecht saw him move, unexpectedly, to Burnley, where he set about revolutionising a functional style of play, with his side emerging as a run-away success story in the English Championship, and The Clarets returning to the Premier League and regaining their place at the top table. Kompany will have gained invaluable experience from a campaign of struggle and his reputation looks to have survived relegation unblemished. Vincent Kompany''s star continues to rise regardless and his appointment as head coach at Bayern Munich marks a game-changing moment in a career that never ceases to amaze.