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NEVER in the history of the game has one life brought both joy and
tragedy in such huge measures. Duncan Edwards was the jewel in the
crown of the Busby Babes, an all-time legend at just 21, who was
denied the chance to achieve even greater footballing success by
the Munich Air Disaster in 1958. This fascinating new biography,
with support from friends and relatives, includes rare and unseen
pictures and tells the story of the boy who left his home in Dudley
to earn his Manchester United debut at the age of 16 – and made
such an impression that he was an England international at 18. The
most forensic account of this remarkable life and career includes
new interviews, as well as contributions from icons of United and
the wider English game – plus quotes from Edwards himself. He
packed so much into a short career, collecting 18 caps, winning the
First Division title twice, and helping Matt Busby’s team take
their first steps in European football, but it was an all-round
game that had no weakness that impressed most. Team-mate Bobby
Charlton summed Edwards up best: “Sentiment can throw a man’s
judgement out of perspective. Yet it is not the case with him. A
few are great, and deserve respect. But Duncan Edwards was the
greatest.” ‘Eternal’ is the complete story of an
extraordinary footballer, whose influence on Manchester United and
the success that followed can still be felt today.
Sammy McIlroy experienced one of the most memorable careers in
football. After all, who else can say they played with George Best,
Denis Law and Bobby Charlton, experienced relegation, won trophies
and played under six different managers at Manchester United? With
more than 400 appearances, McIlroy - the last player signed by the
legendary Sir Matt Busby - is a bona fide Old Trafford legend, and
is an intrinsic part of the fabric of its illustrious history. One
of the few footballers to have played in two international
tournaments for Northern Ireland (and been captain in one), 'Super'
Sam went on to manage his country after a successful spell in
charge of Macclesfield Town. He tells his extraordinary story with
remarkable candour and emotion, pulling no punches. From the
anxiety of his homesickness to the exhilaration of his club debut,
from the lows of his heartbreaking exit from United to the highs of
leading his country out in a World Cup, The Last Busby Babe finally
puts on record one of the greatest careers in football history.
In the 1980s Manchester United was the footballing byword for
underachievement. The club had struggled to rediscover its identity
after the shock dismissal of Tommy Docherty in 1977 and a four-year
spell under Dave Sexton, a highly respected coach but the polar
opposite of his predecessor. Ron Atkinson brought the thrills back
to Old Trafford and won two FA Cups before being dismissed in
November 1986. 'Big Ron' was the latest in a long line of managers
who tried but failed to win the prize United wanted most - the
First Division championship. Yet contrary to his reputation for
glorious failure, Que Sera, Sera reveals how Atkinson's footballing
ideals made him the perfect man to lead the biggest club in the
country. Drawing on meticulous research and exclusive interviews,
Wayne Barton shines a guiding light on a greatly neglected period
of Manchester United history that was filled with big characters
and big controversy. Here, for the first time, are the unbridled
views of the players, chairman Martin Edwards and 'Big Ron'
himself.
In 2013, when legendary boss Sir Alex Ferguson announced his
retirement, Manchester United seemed the dream job for any football
manager. Champions of England, the biggest and most profitable club
in the world. What could possibly go wrong for his successor, who
would be appointed with the clear intention of continuing the
club's rich tradition? Redprint explores, in forensic detail, the
six turbulent years at Old Trafford since Ferguson walked away.
Despite record levels of expenditure, a succession of different
managers with different philosophies and concerns about the
changing identity of the club, United continued to compel
throughout this period of underachievement. Wayne Barton examines
each of the managerial reigns since 2013 and discusses their
successes and failures in a historical and contemporary context to
ask the question - are Manchester United closer to regaining their
glory, or are they simply repeating mistakes of years gone by?
This is a beginner's guide from the world's most renowned chip
carver! Wayne Barton - author of "Chip Carving and Art of Chip
Carving" - presents what is unquestionably the finest guidance ever
for the novice. He has been the driving force behind the craft's
resurgence and his technical knowledge, design skills and ability
to instruct remain unequalled. One by one, with the aid of colour
photographs, he covers tools and materials, the best woods, holding
and sharpening chip carving knives and laying out and transferring
patterns. Borders, grids, rosettes, free-form design, positive
image design and lettering all receive separate, in-depth chapters,
as does Barton's special, time-tested hints.
Wayne Rooney. Teenage prodigy. Everton, Manchester United and
England legend. Record-breaking goalscorer. Icon. Maverick. One of
a kind. Rooney’s genius was evident from the early days he kicked
a ball around the playing fields of his Merseyside home. He carried
that instinctive talent from the streets of Croxteth to the biggest
football arenas in the world. Now, just over 12 months since he
called time on his remarkable playing career, Rooney: Teenage Kicks
chronicles the compete story in detail, from early days making his
mark on Everton’s books through to his coronation as the leading
goalscorer for England and the most famous club in the country, Sir
Alex Ferguson’s Manchester United. Rooney was seen as the jewel
of England’s ‘golden generation’ from the moment he burst on
to the scene in 2002. He was a force of nature for his boyhood club
and stunned the world with his blistering performance at Euro 2004.
The tournament earned him a move to Manchester United and greatness
beckoned – over the next thirteen years he scored goals in the
hundreds and won trophies at a similarly prolific pace. His
partnership with Cristiano Ronaldo was the highlight of one of the
most glittering periods in Old Trafford history. As well as
becoming one of the few players to have won every trophy there is
to win for United, Rooney broke out on his own in January 2017 when
he surpassed Sir Bobby Charlton’s goalscoring record. A return to
Everton was followed by a spell in the MLS with DC United before
the last year of his career at Derby. It was not all rosy for
Rooney – two transfer requests made him a polarising figure with
United supporters, whilst the weight of expectation at
international level was often a burden that seemed too great to
carry. Despite all of his achievements, Rooney retired with some
wondering if he had fulfilled the potential that seemed so immense
in the early years of his career. Now, for the first time, his
career is recounted in full and scrutinised in depth by celebrated
Manchester United author Wayne Barton.
Few footballers in history have commanded as much media attention
as David Beckham. From the moment he announced himself to the world
with a breathtaking goal from the halfway line against Wimbledon in
1996, he became public property. Over the next two years, as he
embarked on a relationship with a Spice Girl and was sent off in a
crucial World Cup game for England, he was loved and loathed in
equal measure. The restoration of brand Beckham saw him installed
as England captain and almost universally loved by the time he
blazed a trail across the globe with stops in Madrid, Los Angeles,
Milan and Paris. But what about the player behind the celebrity?
What about the boy born to play for Manchester United - the
midfielder who exemplified the idea that dedication and hard work
can pay off? Isn't it time he was celebrated too? Drawing on
exclusive interviews with former Beckham team-mates, acclaimed
footballer writer Wayne Barton explores Beckham's contribution as
one of the greatest players of his generation.
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