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Bando (Sport)

Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Bando is a team sport with its origins closely connected to hockey, shinty and bandy whose origins were found in Wales in the eighteenth century. The game is played on a large level field between teams of up to thirty players each of them equipped with a bando, resembling a hockey stick. Although no formal rules are known, the objective of the game was to strike a ball between two marks which served as goals at either end of the pitch. Popular in Glamorgan in the nineteenth century, the sport all but vanished by the end of the century. Now a minority sport, the game is still played in parts of Wales where it has become an Easter tradition. Bando is believed to be the first mass spectator sport of Glamorgan and Wales, and in 1817 a match between Margarm and Newton Nottage attracted over 3,000 spectators. The sport remained popular throughout the century with notable personalities known to play the sport including preacher John Elias and future prime minister, David Lloyd George.

John Lloyd (tennis)

Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online.John Lloyd is a former professional tennis player and current television commentator. During his career, he reached one Grand Slam singles final and won three Grand Slam mixed doubles titles. He was the first husband of the former top woman player Chris Evert and is the younger brother of the former British Davis Cup captain David Lloyd. John Lloyd is a fervent supporter of the football team Wolverhampton Wanderers. It is due to Lloyd's influence that Andy Murray is also a Wolves fan and is often seen wearing the the Wolves shirt that was presented to him by Lloyd

1. Marcus Buckland

The Man Who Saved Wimbledon

In this intimate account, former British tennis number one Roger Taylor shares the highs and lows of a dramatic career. Vilified by some but hugely respected by many more, Roger had to fight battles on and off court at a turbulent time in the history of tennis and went on to make his mark outside the sport as well.

1. Tim Wigmore

Test Cricket

The first narrative history of Test cricket

1. Mark Sands

Stars on Sunday

Stars on Sunday: The History of Cricket's John Player League is a rich and colourful account of the ground-breaking limited-overs competition. Whether reliving favourite cricketing memories or learning about the league that was a forerunner of the formats that dominate today's game, this book is a must-read for fans of all ages.

1. Richard Lusmore

Special Attraction

Special Attraction charts the decline of Hull City AFC during the 1990s. The sequel to Not All Ticket, it again combines matchday memories with the sights and sounds of the city. More than just a tale of woe, it captures the essence of just why we follow failing sports teams and the enjoyment that can be had from doing so.