Sir Alf by Leo Mckinstry
Since Englands 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.'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
Leo McKinstry writes regularly for the Daily Mail, the Sunday Telegraph and the Spectator magazine on a wide range of subjects. Born in Belfast in 1962, he is a graduate of Cambridge University. He has authored several books on current affairs and two major sports biographies, including the critically acclaimed story of the Charlton brothers, Jack and Bobby, which won the WHSmith Sports Book of the Year Award.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780007193790 |
| ISBN 10 | 0007193793 |
| Title | Sir Alf |
| Author | Leo Mckinstry |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | HarperCollins Publishers |
| Year published | 2007-03-05 |
| Number of pages | 560 |
| Prizes | Winner of British Sports Book Awards: Best Football Book 2007 |
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