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David Batty: The Autobiography (Hardcover)

by David Batty (Author), Bill Thornton (Editor)
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

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  • Hardcover: 288 pages
  • Publisher: Headline Book Publishing (6 Sep 2001)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0747245126
  • ISBN-13: 978-0747245124
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 493,608 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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David Batty is one of a dying breed of tigerish midfielders, better known for stopping the opposition than for creating much for his own side. Yet managers like Kevin Keegan, Glenn Hoddle, Tery Venables, Kenny Dalglish and David O'Leary have all seen him as a key part in their team strategy. In his autobiography, David batty, the son of a Leeds dustbinman, is unsurprisingly straight-talking and honest; but his story offers humour and great tales - such as the time he deliberately gave away a penalty while playing for Leeds because he was annoyed at the constant heckling he was recieving from his father!


About the Author

David Batty made his league debut for Leeds United in 1987 at the age of 18, and went on to play 211 games for the club, winning the league championship in 1992, before moving on to Blackburn Rovers in 1993. He helped Blackburn to the title in 1995 and then went to Newcastle United in 1996. In 1998 he moved back to Leeds. He has won 42 England caps since 1991.

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Brialliant!, 26 Aug 2001
Being an avid Leeds fan i couldn't resist purchasing this book to read about the inside life of one of our greatest sons. "Batts" Tells his story in the same manner as he plays his football, which gives an eye opening insight into his life as a youngster in Leeds to a full England International. The humorous tales of kangaroo courts as a young apprentice at Leeds and his escapades with his team mates throughout his years as a professional footballer which took him from Leeds to Blackburn and from there to Newcastle before returning to his hometown club of Leeds. He also writes about his life outside of football. His love for his family and motorbikes! Plus his feelings on his move from Leeds, his infamous penalty miss and the injury that could have cost him his life. This book kept me hooked for hours and I thoroughly enjoyed it, it made me laugh and see a different side to one of England's finest players in the modern game.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A real page turner., 3 Jan 2002
I'm not really into reading but as I passed a book shop and discovered David Batty was signing copies of his book, i felt the need to meet him as a Leeds fan, I also felt obliged to buy a book. I'm glad I did I couldn't put it down from start to finish. It includes stories of his childhood growing up in Leeds, to the late night pranks with Vinny Jones, his confrontations with managers & his England career, interests outside football and career threatening injuries. I recommend this book to any Leeds fan or football fan in general, even if reading a book normally seems like hard work to u. Give it a Go.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars A brilliant insight into the footballing world., 9 Nov 2001
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A book I could not put down, David shares his life from the first stages of his life until the present day. David talks about how his dad wrote about each performance he made on the field criticising him and hailing him as one of the best midfielders in the country when in his prime.
5 stars and a book any genuine Leeds Utd fan would love to read.
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