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Book SynopsisImmaculate footballer. Imperial defender. Immortal hero of 1966. Master of Wembley. Captain extraordinary. Gentleman of all time.'
These are some of the words inscribed beneath the statue of England's World Cup-winning captain, Bobby Moore, at Wembley stadium. Since Moore's death, of bowel cancer at just 51, these accolades represent the accepted view of this national treasure. But what do we actually know about Bobby Moore as a person? What about the grit alongside the glory?
Moore was undeniably an extraordinary captain and player. Pelé called him the greatest and fairest defender he ever played against. His feats for West Ham United and England are legendary and his technical mastery of the game ahead of its time. Few footballers since have come close to his winning combination of intelligence, skill, temperament and class.
Yet off the pitch, Moore knew scandal, bankruptcy, divorce and drink. What about the string of failed businesses, whispers of bad beha
Trade Review
Brilliant -- Oliver Holt * Daily Mirror *
Devastating. No ghosted autobiography can match the nuanced insight of the latest book on Bobby Moore, a hero flawed by alcohol -- Ian Herbert * Independent *
Well-researched and written, this book brings us the real Bobby Moore -- Matthew Syed * The Times *
A tragic tale, admirably researched and poignantly told -- Nick Pitt * Sunday Times *
It’s an immaculately researched voyage of discovery into a footballing enigma. We’ll never know the man in full, but this comes close -- Ben East * Metro *
