GOOGLIES, NUTMEGS AND BOGEYS: The Origins of Peculiar Sporting Lingo by Bob Wilson
A brilliantly illustrated celebration of the colourful and highly idiosyncratic language of sport, by football legend Bob Wilson.
Have you ever flashed at a googly in the corridor of uncertainty while on a sticky dog? Maybe you’ve seen someone hit a gutty out of the screws to grab a birdie at Amen Corner? Do you dream of playing a bit of up the jumper in a maul with the Barbarians before needing a splash and dance to reach parc ferme at the Brickyard?
The world of sport has its own language, rich in strange words and phrases whose origins often stretch back centuries. Googlies, Nutmegs and Bogeys is an illustrated lexicon – unravelling the true meanings, heritage and evolution of sporting terms – that will enlighten and amuse. Containing old favourites alongside many rare delights, this book is a perfect companion to the glorious absurdities of sporting vocabulary that continue to enliven the English language today.
This book is available in hardback priced £9.99 + £1 P&P from the Willow Foundation on 01707 259777

RUCKS, PUCKS & SLIDERS: More Origins of Peculiar Sporting Lingo by Bob Wilson
Presenter and football legend Bob Wilson conducts another engaging romp through sport's more colourful terminology. Why is fighting in a square ring with strange gloves on called boxing? Why is it so difficult to stand up in the Pope's living room? And why does the Prince of Wales dislike buckets of nails and people with wet feet? "Rucks, Pucks & Sliders" reveals all as Bob Wilson explores the derivation of another collection of bizarre words and phrases from the wonderfully rich language of sport. Find out why, as a custodian, Bob has spent much of his life trying to keep bananas out of onion bags, why a submarine can often land you in a sin bin, who killed the Galacticos, why snooker balls wipe their feet, and why you'll never see a condor from the Crow's Nest. Laced with anecdotes from Wilson's own football and television careers, "Rucks, Pucks & Sliders" features one of sport's most enduring icons guiding us through the fascinating true meanings, heritage and evolution of great sporting terms we use today. As Kevin Keegan said of his previous book, 'It's a lesson in the language of sport from a man that should know.'
This book is available in hardback priced £9.99 + £1 P&P from the Willow Foundation on 01707 259777

BOB WILSON'S AUTOBIOGRAPHY - BEHIND THE NETWORK
The life story of former Scotland and Arsenal goalkeeper Bob Wilson is a compelling account of professional glory and personal tragedy.
Bob Wilson spent 39 years at Arsenal, as a player then as the first goalkeeping coach in the first division. Following his retirement as a footballer, a career in television beckoned, making him a household name. This autobiography reflects on his days as a sports commentator and presenter at the BBC, and his subsequent switch to ITV, and also includes his account of the Grobbelaar trial and his relationships with some of the most popular names in sport and television, including Des Lynam, Jimmy Hill and David Seaman. He also has affectionate memories of Jill Dando and Helen Rollason, and tells the moving story of his daughter's illness and legacy.
This autobiography is a great read for anyone not only ardent football fans.
The book is available in hardback priced £18.99 + P&P or paperback priced £7.99 + P&P from the Willow Foundation on 01707 259777.

WILLOW COOK BOOK II
This is the second cookery book that the Willow Fairies have produced for the Willow Foundation - and if it's anything like the first then you will be introduced to some wonderful recipes that have been handed from generation to generation. We are delighted to be able to say a public thank you to all those who have contributed. An initiatve like this takes time, patience and a lot of dedictation. We at the Willow Foundation are very appreciative of all the work that has gone into this recipe book and hope that it goes into the best sellers chart!
This book is available priced £3 + P&P from the Willow Foundation on 01707 259777.

CELEBRITIES' FAVOURITE FOOTBALL TEAMS
We all like to delve into the minds and lives of our beloved celebrity figures, but this fascinating read is not celebrity gossip, it comes straight from the horse’s mouth to reveal all you ever wanted to know about celebrities’ favourite football teams and players.
With a fitting Foreword by footballing legend Sir Alex Ferguson CBE, this book is a must-read for football fans who wish to know which celebrity is a fellow aficionado of their club, or perhaps a supporter of ‘the enemy’, as well as for the rest of the population, who just love to know what makes our celebrities tick.
And it is also a must-buy, as all royalties from the sale of this book will be donated to The Willow Foundation.
To purchase this book call: 01255 428500 or visit: http://www.apexpublishing.co.uk/PubDetails.asp?Num=111

THE WEST HAM UNITED QUIZ BOOK
Now is the time to find out how much you West Ham United fans really know, but be warned – your brains are sure to take a hammering as you struggle to answer the 1,000 challenging questions in this quiz book, covering every aspect of the team’s history, such as players, managers, opponents, scores, transfers, nationalities and every competition you can think of.
You’ll be arguing with the referee and pleading for extra time as the questions spark recollections and ardent discussions of the legendary greats and nail-biting matches that have shaped the club over the years.
With a fitting foreword by Hammers legend Julian Dicks, and bulging with important facts and figures, this book will entertain as well as educate, but be prepared for a few fouls and yellow cards along the way.
To purchase this book call: 01255 428500 or visit: http://www.apexpublishing.co.uk/PubDetails.asp?Num=86

THE GOONERS QUIZ BOOK
Will you do the Gooners proud as you display an impressive knowledge of your favourite club, Arsenal, or will you instead prove yourself to be a complete goon, as trip over your own feet in search of the answers to the 1,000 cunning questions in this quiz book?
Covering every aspect of the club’s history from players to managers and from national to international competitions since its foundation over a century ago, and with a fitting Foreword by former Scotland and Arsenal goalkeeping legend and TV presenter, Bob Wilson, this book will challenge Gooners fans of all ages as well as providing fascinating facts and figures both to enthral and to trigger fond memories and ardent discussions.
If you find yourself floundering, you can recover your dignity and find consolation in the fact that £1.00 from the sale of every book will go to the Willow Foundation.
To purchase this book call: 01255 428500 or visit: http://www.apexpublishing.co.uk/PubDetails.asp?Num=96

THE TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR QUIZ BOOK
The Foundation is the beneficiary of the recently published Tottenham Hotspur Quiz Book compiled by John DT White with foreword by Willow patrons Gary Mabbutt and Pat Jennings. The charity will receive £1 from each copy sold. Published by Apex Publishing Ltd the book contains questions that reveal fascinating facts and figures about the club and players past and present and will test the knowledge of the most ardent fan.
The book, priced £8.99 is available from Apex Publishing Ltd on 01255 428 500.

WILLOW 'W' MOBILE PHONE CHARM
This glittery purple phone charm is available from the Willow Foundation on 01707 259777
The cost of £1 per charm includes postage and packing

'MAKE TODAY SPECIAL - WILLOW'
Purple silicon bands are available from our office at a cost of £1 + 35p for postage and packing.
Please send your request plus a cheque, made payable to 'Willow Foundation', to Willow House, 18 Salisbury Square, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL9 5BE and we will ensure your order is with you within 10 days.
For orders over 10 bands please contact us on 01707 259777 to confirm rates for postage.