The face of rugby league, Sky Sports Mike 'Stevo' Stephenson has been appearing on UK TV screens twice a week for nearly two decades. Co-commentating with his on-screen partner, Eddie Hemmings, Stevo has developed a reputation for straight talking in the game without pulling punches! However, many viewers little realise that in his earlier days, Stevo was one of the star players in rugby league. Larger than life Stevo tells his story from growing up on the hard streets of a northern mill town, embarking on a highly successful rugby league career, his record breaking transfer to Australian club Penrith, then his second career as a journalist and TV commentator. Stevo recounts many incidents behind the scenes at Sky Sports and tells the story of his aims to build a rugby league museum and describes the work that saw his dream happen. Love him or hate him (and many fans do), Stevo is guaranteed to entertain readers with his fascinating life story in "Stevo: Looking Back".
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
There was a lot I didn't know about Stevo. I just thought he was an opinionated pundit on Sky with a daft turn of phrase. He's actually a really interesting guy and a bit of an entrepreneur. The following facts about Stevo were all a surprise to me: he was born in Dewsbury; he fell foul of the rugby league powers-that-be; he dabbled in journalism; and that he set up the rugby league museum at the George Hotel in Huddersfield. This man has hidden depths. After reading his book, I have new respect for him and I think he's a great champion for rugby league. This book is great if you want to find out about the 1972 Rugby League World Cup winning team. Shockingly the media at home ignored their victory until forced to acknowledge it some 30 years later. Stevo's descriptions of the world cup games paint a vivid picture of top class rugby league at the time.
In short, Stevo's book is a must for any rugby league fan. It provides an enthralling insight into the world of rugby league past and present.
In short, Stevo's book is a must for any rugby league fan. It provides an enthralling insight into the world of rugby league past and present.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This book is a fantastic read! It describes Stevo's humble beginnings in Dewsbury, West Yorkshire and follows his rugby career right the way through to his move to Australia. It then outlines the start of Stevo's media career and follows this through to the present day. The narrative style lends itself perfectly to on-the-pitch descriptions of Stevo's memorable games and goes into just enough details about Stevo's off-the-pitch private life so that it does not detract from the best rugby story I've read. Stevo portrays himself as a decent (if opinionated), self-depreciating guy whose overriding love of rugby league shines through. Any rugby league fan (whatever club they support) would find this book completely engrossing - I recommend it!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By J. Manson
Format:Paperback
Love him or hate him (there doesn't seem to be a half way with Stevo!), this is a great read from a REAL personality in rugby league. As a Rhinos fan I wasn't too sure when I was first given the book, but I'm glad I got it - I really do see Stevo in a different light now. The book takes you all the way through his career as a player in the north of England, over to Oz where he did well, and onto his career in the media. I really enjoyed reading about Stevo and recommend the book to all rugby league fans - whether you love him or hate him! Well done, Mike.
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Stevo
A new literary genius rises in Dewsbury. Wit, repartee and more than a little portion good old fashioned Yorkshire common sense. Arise Sir Stevo of Dewsbury
Published 14 days ago by Big Mal
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Mike Stephenson (Stevo)
my son is 14 and has loved this book, he is a massive rugby league fan and has been playing rugby since he was 5, he highly recommends this book. Read more
Published 15 days ago by Alison Waite
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Stevo, rugby league legend
quite a comical read. didn't realise what a varied life he has led. hate him or love him his book is definetley worth the read
Published 3 months ago by Rhino
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Stevo - Looking Back
After watching rugby league on telly for many years and listening to Mike's view on the games it was hard to not buy this book. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Rock God Damo
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Published on 16 Aug 2009 by Mr. Sp Cousins
5.0 out of 5 stars
Engrossing, Funny, Touching and Humbling
What a great read! Took it on holiday this summer and finished the near 300 pages in only a couple of days. I just couldn't put it down! Read more
Published on 11 Aug 2009 by S. Oddy
5.0 out of 5 stars
Humerous read, good fun
I'm not sure if all his stories are 100% true, but its a fun and amusing read and gives you an insight into the enigma that is Stevo
In real life I suspect he does understand... Read more
In real life I suspect he does understand... Read more
Published on 13 July 2009 by G. Strettle
5.0 out of 5 stars
excellent book, gritty humour
I you like Stevo you'll enjoy this book. I have enjoyed his story very much because it gives a blow by blow account of his life......typical Stevo with no candy coating.
Published on 29 May 2009 by jonathan43
3.0 out of 5 stars
Stevo pulls no punches
I received this book as a Christmas present with mixed feelings: Mike Stephenson is the self-opinionated summariser cum pundit on Sky Sports' otherwise excellent coverage of rugby... Read more
Published on 16 Feb 2008 by SiCo
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