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The story of rugby league's Andy Gregory who inspired both club and country to memeorable triumphs against the odds. Awarded 26 caps, winner of 23 medals in a domestic career with Widnes, Warrington and Wigan, he was also the first man to win the coveted Lance Todd Trophy twice.
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Pint Size by Phil Thomas
Over the years, few rugby league players have crossed the north-south divide. Only a handful have a reputation that breaks from the game's heartlands. Andy Gregory is one of them. Mention Gregory and it conjures up images of a sublime talent, creating truly memorable tries, inspiring club and country to against-all-odds triumphs with chest puffed out and the cocky stride of a man who knows he's better than all the rest. Coaching glories followed as he led Salford Reds back from the disappointment at missing out on the Super League revolution and into the top flight, before it all turned bitter - and lager, Guinness and vodka. Like so many other sporting heroes, Gregory has always liked a drink. But over the years that post-match pint turned into a day-long binge. So much so that it contributed to the break-up of his marriage and missing out on seeing his daughter grow through the early years. Now Gregory, victim of an acrimonious split with Salford amid tales of being stabbed in the back by his assistants, has bared his soul and spilled the beans on one of the most controversial careers in rugby league history.
Phil Thomas has been the rugby league correspondent on The Sun newspaper for the past five years. His earliest memories of the sport include seeing his hometown Warrington heroes sweep the board in 1974 and getting slapped legs for giving the V sign to celebrating Widnes players at Wembley a year later after stopping the 'Wire' making it a challenge cup double. Married to Jan, he has one daughter, Hannah, four stepchildren, Jack, Flossie, Ellie and Sebastian, two dogs, three cats, two goldfish and a substantial overdraft.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781840184471 |
| ISBN 10 | 1840184477 |
| Title | Pint Size |
| Author | Phil Thomas |
| Series | Mainstream Sport |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Transworld Publishers Ltd |
| Year published | 2001-04-12 |
| Number of pages | 208 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |