Dwight Yorke is one of the most inspiring footballers to grace the Theatre of Dreams and his first season at Manchester United has seen him combine with Andy Cole to form a partnership envied across the world. His friendly smile and easy charm has ingratiated him with Man U fans to the extent that he is allowed to play with his collars turned up, Cantona style. But what of the man behind the smile? Dwight Yorke is the unique story of an incredible rise from playing football on the beach after Sunday lunch to playing football in front of the Old Trafford roar in the Champions' League. It is a classic rags to riches tale that encompasses the beaches of the Caribbean, the reserve pitches of Aston Villa and culminates in a magnificent first season at Manchester United. Hunter Davies and Dwight Yorke himself examine this fascinating tale. In his conversations with Hunter Davies, Yorke tells of his childhood in Tobago and of his determination to play football. He talks about the experiences of leaving his family and friends to make a new life in Birmingham, playing for Aston Villa. And he candidly discusses his move to Manchester United. But combined with this first hand account Hunter Davies interviews the characters that have peopled Yorke's meteoric rise to footballing fame. From friends and family in Tobago to the people that brought him over to the UK, Hunter Davies gives their account of this fascinating man.

In this unique book, football superstar Dwight Yorke and acclaimed football writer combine to create a unique multi-dimensional portrait of a footballing hero and also a fascinating insight into what it is to be a footballer in the late twentieth century. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

About the Author
Dwight Yorke was brought over to the UK by Graham Taylor to play for Aston Villa. He played under Ron Atkinson and John Gregory before leaving Villa Park for Manchester United. In his first season at Old Trafford he won three winners' medals as the club clinched an historic treble.

Hunter Davies is the author of many books on football. His highly acclaimed book The Glory Game is still in print 25 years after its first publication. He writes columns for the New Statesman and many national newspapers. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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