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Ronnie Whelan was a mainstay of the iconic 1980s Liverpool FC side that won six League Championships, two FA Cups, three League Cups as well an unforgettable European Cup. Under the management of Kenny Dalglish, Whelan and his club team mates, including Alan Hansen, John Barnes and Bruce Grobbelaar, formed one of the finest club sides in English football history - a side that is dear to the hearts of Liverpool fans to this day. It was also, though, a time of great tragedy; when the twin disasters of Heysel and Hillsborough devastated the club and its supporters. In this frank and full-hearted autobiography, Ronnie Whelan tells the story of the good and the bad times at the club, as well as his international career with Ireland.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I got into this book very easily, it brought back many memories and a good read all round. Unsung hero really - he should have got more recognition both at club and country level. great buy.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This is a very entertaining autobiography by the legend of Liverpool FC Ronnie Whelan. Fifteen years at the top should have brought more reward especially more international caps. Recommended for all Liverpool fans from the early 80s to the 1993/94 season who will remember Ronnie and those League Cup Final goals against Tottenham and Man United. Was discarded by Liverpool in a very bad fashion withdrawing a one year deal in what would of been his last season.
0 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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I don't think it's being unfair to Ronnie Whelan to say that his autiobiography would never have been one of the most anticipated stories to be told by a Liverpool player who played during a large period of the club's glory years. Dalglish, Hansen, Souness, Rush & Co were all players with bigger profiles & more talent. Craig Johnston was never LFC's finest player but he had a story to tell & told it brilliantly. Likewise, John Aldridge wasn't in Rushie's league but as a born & bred Scouser & somewhat of a cult figure, was someone whose story people would love to hear. Beyond the true greats & those with tales to tell however, Ronnie Whelan easily falls into the next category - a player who was instrumental in so many successes & was there to witness a great deal. With this in mind it's no surprise to see "Dusty" write his memoirs & it's a pretty good read. Unfortunately, whilst it's an easy-going style of writing, it's also poorly edited & smacks of semi-professionalism. I guess the major book publishers weren't interested ? Whilst Ronnie obviously has a story to tell, there's simply far more interesting books out there from other Liverpool greats. Also, as per usual, there's a fair degree of bitterness & pettiness that permeates through some pages occassionally although in fairness to the writer, he generally tends to accept his imperfections as a high profile footballer. Finally, who on earth decided to go with the photo on the front cover - of all the years Ronnie played at the club & the kits he wore whilst representing some of Anfield's finest XI's, I wouldn't have said this photo represented his finest hour at the club.
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