- Paperback: 256 pages
- Publisher: Robson Books Ltd; New edition edition (6 Oct 2004)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1861058047
- ISBN-13: 978-1861058041
- Product Dimensions: 19.4 x 12.8 x 2.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 683,280 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Billy Liddell is one of the greatest players - some say the greatest - in the entire history of Liverpool FC. A Scotland winger, he was recommended to the club by Matt Busby and made his League debut in the triumphant 1946-7 season. Liddell's talents were most striking during Liverpool's widerness years in the second division. From 1954 to 1962, Liddell carried the club: he was invariably Liverpool's top scorer each season and played in every department of the team except in goal. Such were his contributions that the club was dubbed 'Liddellpool'. 'Billy Liddell' is a nostalgic look at the story of this icon of the Kop. It contains recollections from players, the public and Billy's family as well as fascinating observations from the author. Also included is a comprehensive statistics chapter, with full team line-ups of every Scotland international in which Billy appeared and all his appearances for Great Britain. Foreword by Roger Hunt.
About the Author
Broadcaster, author and journalist John Keith spent more than 30 years on the 'Daily Express' a sports writer. He hosts BBC Radio Merseyside's Saturday football phone-in. He is the respected chronicler of the Merseyside football tradition and author of 27 books including the bestselling Robson titles 'Dixie Dean' (186105632X), 'The Essential Shankley (1861054653) and 'Bob Paisley (186105436X). He lives in Southport, Merseyside.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Another gift to my Liverpuddlian Uncle. He requested this book and was not disappointed. Irene
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
A fascinating story, Billy Liddell appeared to be a genuine hero not like the overpaid, overblow so-called 'stars' of todays football (Steven Gerrard should be given a copy to understand what it means to play for LFC and what loyalty truly means). His love of the game shines through in the book and I was amazed at Billy's loyalty and the respect he had from virtually evryone in the game.
The only (very) minor criticism I have is that the book is very one dimensional in that it describes Billy's life from A to Z. There is very little analysis of Billy's impact on football and Liverpool.
However, overall this is a well worthwhile read especially for fans like myself too young to remember football from a long ago era.
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