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Book Title
Sir Alf
Publication Name
Sir Alf
Title
Sir Alf
Author
Leo Mckinstry
Format
Trade Paperback
EAN
9780007193790
ISBN
9780007193790
Publisher
HarperCollins The Limited
Genre
Biography & Autobiography, Sports & Recreation, History
Topic
Military / World War II, Soccer, General, Sports
Release Date
05/03/2007
Release Year
2007
Language
English
Country/Region of Manufacture
GB
Item Height
1.4in
Item Length
7.7in
Item Width
5.1in
Item Weight
14 Oz
Publication Year
2010
Number of Pages
560 Pages

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Since England's famous 1966 World Cup victory, Alf Ramsey has been regarded as the greatest of all British football managers. By placing Ramsey in an historical context, award-winning author Leo McKinstry provides a thought-provoking insight into the world of professional football and the fabric of British society over the span of his life. Ramsey's life is a romantic story of heroism. Often derided by lesser men, he overcame the prejudice against his social background to reach the summit of world football. The son of a council dustman from Essex, Ramsey had been through a tough upbringing. After army service during the war, he became a professional footballer, enjoying a successful career with Southampton and Tottenham and winning 32 England caps. But it was as manager of Ipswich Town, and then the architect for England's 1966 World Cup triumph, that Ramsey will be most remembered. The tragedy was that his battles with the FA would ultimately lead to his downfall. He was sacked after England failed to qualify for the 1974 World Cup and was subsequently ostracised by the football establishment. He died a broken man in 1999 in the same modest Ipswich semi he'd lived in for most of his life. Drawing on extensive interviews with his closest friends and colleagues in the game, author Leo McKinstry will help unravel the true character of this fascinating and often complex football legend.

Product Identifiers

Publisher
HarperCollins The Limited
ISBN-10
0007193793
ISBN-13
9780007193790
eBay Product ID (ePID)
60409634

Product Key Features

Book Title
Sir Alf
Author
Leo Mckinstry
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Military / World War II, Soccer, General, Sports
Publication Year
2010
Genre
Biography & Autobiography, Sports & Recreation, History
Number of Pages
560 Pages

Dimensions

Item Length
7.7in
Item Height
1.4in
Item Width
5.1in
Item Weight
14 Oz

Additional Product Features

Lc Classification Number
Gv942.7
Reviews
'McKinstry's book is a near masterpiece of biographical investigation' Daily Mail 'Delivers the goods...McKinstry's great merit is his ability to debunk some of the myths surrounding Ramsey' Spectator 'An outstanding biography' The Sunday Times, 'McKinstry's book is a near masterpiece of biographical investigation' Daily Mail 'Delivers the goods…McKinstry's great merit is his ability to debunk some of the myths surrounding Ramsey' Spectator 'An outstanding biography' The Sunday Times 'Magnificent…an eloquent and empathetic book' Glasgow Herald 'The first truly comprehensive biography of England's greatest manager' Irish News 'For those interested in just how much our national game has changed and just how shabbily Ramsey was treated by the establishment, it is truly enlightening.' Derby Evening Telegraph 'McKinstry never shies away from Ramsay's nastier side, and his mistakes. Without passing judgement, he manages to paint a very well-rounded picture of a man who evoked strong feelings from those who knew him.' Cambrian News 'This summer, football enthusiasts should not dare pack a bucket and spade without taking Leo McKinstry's commanding biography of England's first, best and by far most interesting manager.' The Oldie
Copyright Date
2007
Target Audience
Trade
Dewey Decimal
796.334092
Dewey Edition
22
Illustrated
Yes

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