I am so lucky to have been a witness to sporting history and to have the ability to write about it
Procrastination is the thief of time
Steve Batchelor
Steve Batchelor is a retired businessman and committed family man. He has always been a avid reader and a dedicated sports fan. He has a passion for music, art and literature.
His book ‘I was there in ’66 – 60th Anniversary edition’ is his personal story to being a spectator at Wembley Stadium for all England matches in 1966 at which England became World Champions for the first and only time to date.
This has been released to coincide with the 60th anniversary of England’s victory during the 2026 World Cup being held in USA, Canada and Mexico
Steve also enjoys playing ‘walking football’ and his second book ‘Walking back to happiness – tales of walking footballers’ relates the stories of 22 individuals who’s lives have been transformed since playing this phenomenal new sport.
Walking Back to Happiness: Tales of Walking Footballers
The rise of the curious new sport of Walking Football in recent years has been phenomenal.
This book tells the story of one man’s vision combined with the tales of a bunch of ordinary men and one brave woman, who make up around 20% of the total membership of the marvellous Moulton Masters Walking Football Club.
Confronting issues of obesity, loneliness and depression caused by bereavement or loss of employment, despite many truly sad stories the book manages to be quite joyous and uplifting as the warmth of human spirit is spread through something as simple as playing football at a walking pace.
Produced in association with Phil Andrews & ‘the players’ of Moulton Masters Walking Football Club, Northampton, England.
I was there in '66: A World Cup Diary
When I was seventeen, I saw England win the football world cup! In fact, I saw every single game played at Wembley during the 1966 championships and still have match day tickets and memorabilia from those days.
The significance of what I had witnessed at such a tender age has only recently begun to dawn on me as England struggle to try and recapture those halcyon days and the ever-increasing media hype never fails to dredge up memories of 1966 at every subsequent International football tournament.
In writing this book I have tried to recapture the mounting excitement felt by the whole Nation as England progressed steadily to the final and then my experience of the epic final itself and the aftermath.
My view is one of an ordinary football supporter and reflects the tensions felt at each game and the witty and sometimes cruel chants and comments of the crowd.
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