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Bob Wilson - Behind the Network: My Autobiography Bob Wilson

Bob Wilson - Behind the Network: My Autobiography By Bob Wilson

Bob Wilson - Behind the Network: My Autobiography by Bob Wilson


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Summary

The life story of former Scotland and Arsenal goalkeeper Bob Wilson is a compelling account of professional glory and personal tragedy.

Bob Wilson - Behind the Network: My Autobiography Summary

Bob Wilson - Behind the Network: My Autobiography by Bob Wilson

Bob Wilson's intriguing and candid autobiography makes for fascinating reading. He spent 39 years at Arsenal, as player then as the first goalkeeping coach in the first division. Following his retirement as a footballer, a career in TV beckoned, making Bob Wilson a household name. His days as a sports commentator and presenter at the BBC and subsequent switch to ITV are reflected upon, as well as his account of the Grobbelaar trial and his relationships with some of the most popular names in sport and TV, including Des Lynam, Jimmy Hill and David Seaman. He also has affectionate memories of Jill Dando and Helen Rollason, and tells the moving story of his daughter's illness and legacy.

Bob Wilson - Behind the Network: My Autobiography Reviews

PRAISE FOR BOB WILSON: 'A true broadcast professional with a genuine instinct and a love of football' -- Brian Barwick, ITV Controller of Sport

About Bob Wilson

Bob Wilson was born in Chesterfield in 1941, to Scottish parents. He joined Arsenal in 1963 as an amateur, and spent 39 years with the club, becoming a coach in 1976. He joined the BBC as a presenter in 1974, and after 20 years moved to ITV, where he stayed until 2002.

Additional information

GOR000544467
9780340830321
0340830328
Bob Wilson - Behind the Network: My Autobiography by Bob Wilson
Used - Very Good
Hardback
Hodder & Stoughton
20031013
336
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This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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