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Whenever a famous footballer dies, there is an inevitable degree of
public grief, depending on the age of the individual and the
circumstances of his demise. But newspaper obituaries, in the
majority of cases, are not about mourning. They are about the
celebration of the lives of often remarkable characters who have
loomed large in the collective consciousness of their countless
supporters, people who have admired them week by week, season by
season; been touched by them, perhaps outraged by them, maybe even
loved them in that special way which fans reserve for their
sporting heroes.The "Independent" newspaper is renowned for its
detailed and heartfelt biographies of important figures in every
sphere of life. "The Book Of Football Obituaries" deals with the
detailed life and times of over 150 players, managers and
personalities who have died in the last 15 years. Between these
covers rest the likes of George Best, Alan Ball, Sir Stanley
Matthews, Sir Alf Ramsey, Brian Clough, Emlyn Hughes, John Charles
and many more. The list is formidable, the scale of their
achievement truly uplifting, and the essence of these exceptional
men is captured here. This collection, featuring iconic images of
every person included in the book, reveals the depth and breadth of
research and knowledge which goes into each obituary and forms a
collection of stunning remembrances of some of the greatest
personalities to grace the game in recent times.
Seventeen Manchester United legends come together to tell the
stories behind their favourite ever games for the club - enabling
Red Devils fans of all ages to relive these magic moments through
the eyes and emotions of the men who were there, playing their
hearts out for the red shirt...Lee Martin recalls the 1990 FA Cup
Final; hat-trick hero Alex Dawson describes the eight-goal
semi-final thriller which landed United in the Cup Final so soon
after the Munich air disaster. Ever the crowd pleaser, Dwight Yorke
waxes lyrical on winning the Treble that unforgettable night in
Barcelona - while Gary Pallister basks in the memory of sinking
Liverpool at Anfield as United closed in on the 1997 Premier League
title. Old Trafford greats Bryan Robson, Martin Buchan and Paul
Scholes also turn in characteristic star performances, winding back
the clock to relive treasured memories of the Match of Their Lives
for United.
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On Cricket (Paperback)
James Lawton, Mike Atherton; Edited by Ivan Ponting
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Introduced by Michael Atherton, the former England cricket captain,
this book brings together James Lawton's best writing on cricket
providing a powerful commentary on the world of cricket over the
last decade.
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On Football (Paperback)
James Lawton, Johnny Giles; Read by Ivan Ponting
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Containing John Doherty's subjective views on each of the 339 men
who have played for the club at senior level since 1945, The
Insider's Guide To Manchester United is the definitive Manchester
United players' guide. Doherty (an original Busby Babe and chairman
of the United Old Boys committee) candidly reveals the strengths,
weaknesses and his personal memories of United's stars.
The Book of Football Obituaries celebrates the lives of a cavalcade
of remarkable characters, men who have loomed large in the
collective consciousness of countless football fans, week by week,
season by season. Collected together in this life-affirming
commemoration of achievement are 446 individuals who have touched,
entertained, outraged or inspired us; footballers who have maybe
even earned that special love we reserve for our sporting heroes.
The passing of some of these great players provoked something close
to national mourning - household names such as Sir Stanley
Matthews, George Best, Brian Clough, Sir Bobby Robson - while
others have died far too young, the likes of David Rocastle, Justin
Fashanu, Gary Ablett and Gary Speed. And how refreshing that there
is final democracy in death, with many an unsung hero appearing in
what is effectively a who's who of British football, full of vivid
atmosphere and evocative historical detail.
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