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Conquests of 1966 of Alf and Gary - England'S Sport Finally Triumphs (Paperback) Loot Price: R422
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Conquests of 1966 of Alf and Gary - England'S Sport Finally Triumphs (Paperback): Brian Scovell

Conquests of 1966 of Alf and Gary - England'S Sport Finally Triumphs (Paperback)

Brian Scovell

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Many books have been written about the 1966 World Cup but this one is different. Brian Scovell was the only national newspaper sports writer-for the 'Daily Sketch'-to report on both the World Cup and the England v West Indies series dominated by Gary Sobers. He had full access to the heroes like Bobby Charlton, who was nearly run over on the day of the Final, Bobby Moore, who was sacked by West Ham just before the event and reinstated, Eusebio, Alf Ramsey, Colin Cowdrey, Tom Graveney, Brian Close, Ken Barrington, Wes Hall and all the leading figures. He contrasts these stirring and sportsmanlike happenings against what is occurring now-greed and corruption in football and the absence of genuine heroes in cricket. His 'on the spot reports' from his cuttings and the book he wrote on the Test series at the time, 'Everything that's cricket,' brings to life the action which captivated the nation. This is his 27th book and four of them have been short listed by the British Sports Books Award. After the 'Sketch' was merged with the 'Daily Mail' in 1971, he completed forty years with Associated Newspapers before retiring to write books.

General

Imprint: Fonthill Media
Country of origin: United Kingdom
Release date: November 2016
Authors: Brian Scovell
Dimensions: 236 x 157 x 18mm (L x W x T)
Format: Paperback
Pages: 192
ISBN-13: 978-1-78155-577-4
Categories: Books > Language & Literature > Biography & autobiography > Sport
Books > Sport & Leisure > Sports & outdoor recreation > Sporting events, tours & organisations > General
Books > Sport & Leisure > Sports & outdoor recreation > Ball games > Cricket
Books > Sport & Leisure > Sports & outdoor recreation > Ball games > Football (Soccer, Association football) > World Cup
Books > Biography > Sport
LSN: 1-78155-577-X
Barcode: 9781781555774

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