Bobby Moore by Matt Dickinson
'Immaculate footballer. Immortal hero of 1966. Master of Wembley. Captain extraordinary. Gentleman of all time.' These are some of the words inscribed beneath the statue of England's World Cup-winning captain, Bobby Moore, at Wembley stadium. This book traces the journey of this Essex boy who became the patron saint of English football.
Brilliant -- Oliver Holt * Daily Mirror *
DevastatingNo ghosted autobiography can match the nuanced insight of the latest book on Bobby Moore, a hero flawed by alcohol -- Ian Herbert * Independent *
Well-researched and written, this book brings us the real Bobby Moore -- Matthew Syed * The Times *
A tragic tale, admirably researched and poignantly told -- Nick Pitt * Sunday Times *
It’s an immaculately researched voyage of discovery into a footballing enigma. We’ll never know the man in full, but this comes close -- Ben East * Metro *
DevastatingNo ghosted autobiography can match the nuanced insight of the latest book on Bobby Moore, a hero flawed by alcohol -- Ian Herbert * Independent *
Well-researched and written, this book brings us the real Bobby Moore -- Matthew Syed * The Times *
A tragic tale, admirably researched and poignantly told -- Nick Pitt * Sunday Times *
It’s an immaculately researched voyage of discovery into a footballing enigma. We’ll never know the man in full, but this comes close -- Ben East * Metro *
Matt Dickinson is Chief Sports Correspondent for The Times, where he has worked for 17 years and covered five World Cups. He has won numerous awards including Sports Journalist of the Year. He has previously written books with David Beckham and Gary Neville but this is his first biography.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780224091725 |
| ISBN 10 | 0224091727 |
| Title | Bobby Moore |
| Author | Matt Dickinson |
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| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Vintage Publishing |
| Year published | 2014-09-11 |
| Number of pages | 384 |
| Prizes | Winner of British Sports Book Publishing Awards 2015 (UK), Short-listed for William Hill Sports Book of the Year 2014 (UK), Short-listed for British Sports Book Publishing Awards 2015 (UK), Short-listed for British Sports Book Publishing Awards 2015 (UK) |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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