- Hardcover: 256 pages
- Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton Ltd (2 Aug 2004)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0340830824
- ISBN-13: 978-0340830826
- Product Dimensions: 23.6 x 15.4 x 2.6 cm
- Average Customer Review: 1.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 381,020 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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'He is as fearless in his writing as he was when playing.' (Yorkshire Post )
--This text refers to the
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Norman Hunter was one of the greatest love-hate figures in football history. He played for Leeds during the 1960s and 1970s under the great Don Revie, earning himself the nickname 'Bites Yet Legs' due to his fierce tackling. However, this notorious reputation sometimes disguised the fact that he was a player of outstanding skill and talent; he won 28 caps for England and became the first ever footballer to achieve the Player of the Year award in 1973 from the Professional Footballers Association. Norman Hunter talks candidly about what it was like to gain a reputation as one of football's hard men, which at one memorable match resulted in a charge of misconduct by the FA. He reveals how he was witness to one of the most controversial chapters in Leeds United's history, the appointment of Brian Clough as successor to Don Revie, and recalls the stormy dressing room scenes that led up to Clough's sacking after only 44 days. Norman Hunter's fearless style in his playing days is reflected in his autobiography; his strong views and open recollections make for an intriguing story.
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2 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I bought this mainly because I wanted to read Hunter's recollections of the crucial World Cup qualifier between England and Poland during which he made a crucial error which gifted Poland their goal. England needed to win this game to qualify for the World Cup in Germany in 1974. The fact that England could only draw (despite dominating the game) cost them a place in the finals and cost Sir Alf Ramsey his job.
You'd have thought Hunter could have got ther facts about this game accurate. I mean, it wasn't just a kick about down the park was it?
Amazingly, Hunter writes that England took the lead. I'm not sure if the book was proof read but if it was, someone needs the sack.
Not sure how accurate the rest of the book can be after that.
You'd have thought Hunter could have got ther facts about this game accurate. I mean, it wasn't just a kick about down the park was it?
Amazingly, Hunter writes that England took the lead. I'm not sure if the book was proof read but if it was, someone needs the sack.
Not sure how accurate the rest of the book can be after that.
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