This is a fascinating biography of Aston Villa hero, Jackie Sewell.
Based on hours of indepth interviews with Jackie, this title tells
the story of the footballer who was 'worth his weight in gold'.
Aston Villa Football Club is steeped in football history and many
books have been written on the successes of 'The Villans'.
Alongside their achievements on the field, they have produced a
number of star players who have made significant contributions to
football history. One such player is the unsung hero, Jackie
Sewell. Jackie Sewell enjoyed his most successful period as a
professional footballer at Villa Park but he also graced the fields
of English football with Notts County and Sheffield Wednesday. In
1950, he was transferred from Nottingham to Sheffield for a world
record fee and was known as the footballer who was 'worth his
weight in gold'. This biography is based on in-depth interviews
with Jackie in his Nottingham home and delving through his massive
collection of football memorabilia - the book includes photographs
of previously never seen personal memorabilia that Jackie has
stored meticulously and kept private until now. Jackie pioneered
soccer in three African Countries, establishing the coaching
programmes which have now resulted in virtually every current
Premier League side having an African contingent of players. In
1953 the England International side were acknowledged as being the
'world champions' until one fateful day at Wembley when they were
crushed 6-3 by the then Olympic champions, Hungary. Jackie talks
openly about his memories of that game and the reasons why England
were so heavily defeated. Without doubt, 87-year-old Jackie has
some fascinating recollections of football in the 50s and is not
afraid to tell his explosive story. This book is a must for all
football fans but particularly supporters of Notts County,
Sheffield Wednesday, Aston Villa and Hull City (where Jackie ended
his career) as it will transport you to a time when the game was
bigger than the players and when success was not measured purely in
monetary terms.
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