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Jack Charlton: The Autobiography (Hardcover)

by Jack Charlton (Author), Peter Byrne (Author)
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

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  • Hardcover: 336 pages
  • Publisher: Partridge Press; First Edition, First Impression edition (17 Oct 1996)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1852252561
  • ISBN-13: 978-1852252564
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 215,988 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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In this work Jack Charlton tells his story - from his humble beginnings in a Northumberland mining village, to his 20 years as a Leeds United player, and his 10 years at managing Ireland.


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'I know who you are: you're the Boss.' The words of His Holiness John Paul II, on meeting Jack Charlton and his Republic of Ireland team before the 1990 World Cup Finals.

Indeed Jack Charlton is the Boss - a man whose strength of character has driven him to achievements beyond the scope of his own natural talents or those of the teams who have played under him.

His book tells of his childhood in a Northumberland mining village and how he escaped a life down the mine by joining Leeds where he played for twenty years. As a player he also touched the pinnacle in England's legendary 1966 World Cup winning team. As a manager he dragged the Republic of Ireland from the backwaters of international football to compete with the world's best. As a man, he is noted for his forthright personality - one whose views are as honest as they are respected. This is his story, the story of a man who specializes in the improbable. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Honest, Forthright - a top football book, 25 Jul 2001
This review is from: Jack Charlton: The Autobiography (Paperback)
This is a forthright and honest account of a top football man.

His childhood was simple yet character building and is told here with feeling. Jack Charlton seems such an honest man when seen on TV and this book backs up that statement. He tells it as it is and really there is no middle ground with the man. His story is told in a modest way - he really never realised his football talent - and very nearly ended up following his father into mining. When the chance to go to Leeds came a second time he grabbed it with both hands, and the rest as they say is history.

Often a difficult man the story explains how Don Revie helped to focus his mind during his first few years at Leeds. I found this book extremely readable and interesting and one of the better footballing autobiographys available. You can't help thinking what a talented and 100% football man Big Jack is. His record speaks for its self.

Leeds United, England, Eire and his family - its all here and to be honest could be a much longer book - Excellent and great read.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Honest and entertaining, 3 Jun 2001
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This review is from: Jack Charlton: The Autobiography (Paperback)
Jack gives an honest insight into his remarkable footballing life. Although more time could be spent charting the 10 year reign as International manager for Ireland (perhaps that is a book in itself), he goes to great depth in detailing the ups and downs along his footballing path, with some witty anecdotes along the way...How football misses the style and charm of the big fella. Great read.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Forthright, honest, articulate and revealing., 27 Oct 1999
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This review is from: Jack Charlton: The Autobiography (Paperback)
Jack Charlton's story is easily the best of its type I have read. His character comes right through to the reader from the text. His story is entertaining, and it is clear that he has led an extraordinary life, from humble beginnings (which he makes sound idyllic) to the World Cup as a player then manager.

Jack doesn't use football cliches, and doesn't hold back in his views, particularly on his brother Bobby.

Having read this book, it is easy to understand how Jack turned groups of limited players into successful teams, culminating in the Republic of Ireland's emergence as a force in world football.

How industry could do with characters like Jack to cut through the meaningless language of 'corporate strategy.'

An excellent read.

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