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Book SynopsisThe long-awaited autobiography of Welsh rugby legend 'Charlie' Faulkner. Immortalised in Max Boyce's 'The Pontypool Front Row', he was a key member of the 1970s Golden Era Wales team in a period in which they dominated Northern Hemisphere rugby, winning three Grand Slams and four Triple Crowns. Faulkner died in early 2023 prior to publication. Over 40 images.
Trade ReviewCONTENTS Foreword by Gareth Edwards Introduction Chapter One: The Farmer's Horse Chapter Two: "Hey, you boys, are you tired of living?" Chapter Three: "Not me, ref!" Chapter Four: Lionhead, Bolt and Charlie Chapter Five: Property of WRU... aged - er - 29? Chapter Six: Bobby's boot and Merv's cigarette Chapter Seven: "If you lose, don't come home!" Chapter Eight: "Up and under, here we go" Chapter Nine: "You've got to bring Charlie out here!" Chapter Ten: "You carry water for other people to drink" Chapter Eleven: Exit the Dragon Chapter Twelve: "I'll only play for Charlie Faulkner RFC!" Chapter Thirteen: A Hero with Charlie's Angels Chapter Fourteen: "Show a bit of commitment!" Chapter Fifteen: Playing to the Final Whistle Favourite Players Career Statistics Tributes -- Publisher: Y Lolfa
Table of ContentsCONTENTS Foreword by Gareth Edwards Introduction Chapter One: The Farmer's Horse Chapter Two: "Hey, you boys, are you tired of living?" Chapter Three: “Not me, ref!” Chapter Four: Lionhead, Bolt and Charlie Chapter Five: Property of WRU… aged – er – 29? Chapter Six: Bobby’s boot and Merv’s cigarette Chapter Seven: “If you lose, don’t come home!” Chapter Eight: “Up and under, here we go” Chapter Nine: “You’ve got to bring Charlie out here!” Chapter Ten: “You carry water for other people to drink” Chapter Eleven: Exit the Dragon Chapter Twelve: “I’ll only play for Charlie Faulkner RFC!” Chapter Thirteen: A Hero with Charlie’s Angels Chapter Fourteen: “Show a bit of commitment!” Chapter Fifteen: Playing to the Final Whistle Favourite Players Career Statistics Tributes
