“The volume of interviews is the stand-out feature of this book, with great behind the scenes insights. This is not merely a clone of previous McQueen biographies, but a helpful addition to the telling of McQueen’s story.”

“Sensational.”

“Quite simply the definitive story of Aston Villa in the 1970s and 1980s.”

“What a fascinating topic. When Richard Sydenham asked if I would write the foreword to this book, I was happy to oblige but insisted on reading the whole   manuscript to properly understand the subject matter and the thread of his book. I’m glad I did; it was a delightful read.”

“I read Almost Invincible in two days and really enjoyed it. The book was insightful and a reminder of just how good that West Indies team was.”

“They were the greatest transfers in football history… that never quite happened. Moves that would, could, should, have been game-changers.
Superstar strikers who were so close to joining very different clubs for pocket money… For supporters who scan the back pages, especially during the summer window, for the latest transfer speculation about their teams, it is an insight into how close deals can get before they fall apart.”

“This book is long overdue…With the benefit of four decades of hindsight and sober reflection, (it) had the potential to be a decent read. That Sydenham would succeed in that aim I never doubted, but Almost Invincible managed to exceed my expectations…Almost Invincible is an outstanding book and one it is difficult to find fault with.”

“The best book on Steve McQueen’s life and career ever. I got to know Steve McQueen in 1974 during the production of The Towering Inferno. Richard Sydenham does an outstanding job of organizing and structuring this product in that it begins with an overview of McQueen’s life, and then goes into an excellent process of documenting each of Steve’s films with intimate details that are corroborated by individuals who actually worked and inter-acted with him during each of the productions.”

“I read this book in a day and found it fascinating. I was there as a player for the golden period of this book’s storyline and yet still learned so much that I was not aware of. It’s a brilliant book.”

“This new book by @BigStarRich promises to be a cracker, particularly with significant input from Big Ron and
@StrideSteve , who was at the very heart of a memorable era in Villa’s history.”

“Quality, quality book with behind the scenes stories of what most Villa fans probably didn’t know. Some real stories from the players mouths. Read it in a couple of days . Really good book.”

“My copy arrived this morning and by 6pm I had read it cover to cover. Very well written, easy read, brought back some great memories.”

“Dennis Mortimer remains one of Aston Villa’s most iconic captains. He gives a fascinating insight behind the scenes at Villa Park, on and off the pitch. Richard Sydenham does with a pen what Dennis could do with a ball, the result – a masterpiece!”

“With “Nobody remembers Second” Richard Sydenham has given an excellent account of an exciting period in time for #AstonVilla. We talked to him about Big Ron, the astonishing Paul McGrath, Graham Taylor etc.”
@tribalfootball

“I really enjoyed this book. It was accurate and well written.”