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No one has given more to Cardiff City than Phil Dwyer. Born in Grangetown, in the heart of Cardiff, he went on to represent the club more times than anyone in its history. Noted for his never-say-die attitude it is little wonder that the Cardiff fans recently voted him their most popular player of all time. In this fascinating book Dwyer traces his career with the Bluebirds form schoolboy hopeful to club captain and stalwart. It is packed with detail on promotion pushes, relegation battles and European competition. There are also dozens of anecdotes and insights into Cardiff City legends like Jimmy Scoular, Jimmy Andrews, Richie Morgan, Len Ashurst, Don Murray, John Buchanan, Tony Evans and of course the enigmatic Robin Friday. Dwyer is a proud Welshman and nothing gave him more pleasure than the ten caps he won for Wales. Many of them were memorable, not least scoring the winner on his debut against Iran, in Tehran. There was also a brilliant headed goal against England, which to his delight he notched at Ninian Park. Dwyer treasures his relationship with the Cardiff fans, who he describes as the best in the world. They backed him from the start, appreciating that he gave his all every time he pulled on that famous blue jersey. It meant so much to him when the fans turned out in their droves for his testimonial match. The high regard in which he was held by everyone in Cardiff made it very difficult for him to come to terms with leaving the club after more than a decade and a half of devoted service. After he retired form the game Dwyer joined South Wales police, which was a sharp contrast to his life as a professional footballer. Sadly, his career in the force was cut short due to a conviction for drunk driving, an out-of-character episode that left him mortified. Without sparing himself he tells the full story of that unfortunate incident. This is a book that will delight everyone with an interest in Cardiff City and more broadly in Welsh football.
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No player empitomised Cardiff City more in the 1970's to mid 80's than Phil Dwyer. I started reading it and could not put it down such is the quality of this book. It is a must for any Cardiff City fan or football fan in general.
The book describes the journey from the terraces to the pulling on as Phil puts it the famous blue shirt and the pride in wearing the shirt of his home town club. It details the journey from apprenticship to countless relegation battles with the odd promotion thrown in. How he was released by Len Ashurst about to sign for Torquay then offered a second chance by the club that he loved which led to him becoming the all time appearance holder.
How he left the club in 1985 after airing his views after a 4-1 home defeat to Notts County to see out the season helping Rochdale survive in the football league. The book is both honest and humerous and I guarantee once you starting reading it you wont be able to stop
The book describes the journey from the terraces to the pulling on as Phil puts it the famous blue shirt and the pride in wearing the shirt of his home town club. It details the journey from apprenticship to countless relegation battles with the odd promotion thrown in. How he was released by Len Ashurst about to sign for Torquay then offered a second chance by the club that he loved which led to him becoming the all time appearance holder.
How he left the club in 1985 after airing his views after a 4-1 home defeat to Notts County to see out the season helping Rochdale survive in the football league. The book is both honest and humerous and I guarantee once you starting reading it you wont be able to stop
Excellent read about an ex Cardiff City player , has all the ups and downs of the clubs history included its well written , love it a must for all Cardiff fans .
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