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Since England’s famous 1966 World Cup victory, Alf Ramsey has been regarded as the greatest of all British football managers. By placing Ramsey in an historical context, award-winning author Leo McKinstry provides a thought-provoking insight into the world of professional football and the fabric of British society over the span of his life.



Trade Review

'McKinstry's book is a near masterpiece of biographical investigation’ Daily Mail

'Delivers the goods…McKinstry's great merit is his ability to debunk some of the myths surrounding Ramsey' Spectator

'An outstanding biography' The Sunday Times

‘Magnificent…an eloquent and empathetic book’ Glasgow Herald

‘The first truly comprehensive biography of England’s greatest manager’ Irish News

'For those interested in just how much our national game has changed and just how shabbily Ramsey was treated by the establishment, it is truly enlightening.' Derby Evening Telegraph

'McKinstry never shies away from Ramsay's nastier side, and his mistakes. Without passing judgement, he manages to paint a very well-rounded picture of a man who evoked strong feelings from those who knew him.' Cambrian News

‘This summer, football enthusiasts should not dare pack a bucket and spade without taking Leo McKinstry’s commanding biography of England’s first, best and by far most interesting manager.’ The Oldie

SIR ALF A Major Reappraisal of the Life and Times of Englands Greatest Football Manager

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      Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
      Published 9 January 2007
      ISBN-13 9780007193790
      978-0007193790
      ISBN-10 0007193793
      Also in:
      Biography: sport Sport Association football (Soccer) History of sport

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      Since England’s famous 1966 World Cup victory, Alf Ramsey has been regarded as the greatest of all British football managers. By placing Ramsey in an historical context, award-winning author Leo McKinstry provides a thought-provoking insight into the world of professional football and the fabric of British society over the span of his life.



      Trade Review

      'McKinstry's book is a near masterpiece of biographical investigation’ Daily Mail

      'Delivers the goods…McKinstry's great merit is his ability to debunk some of the myths surrounding Ramsey' Spectator

      'An outstanding biography' The Sunday Times

      ‘Magnificent…an eloquent and empathetic book’ Glasgow Herald

      ‘The first truly comprehensive biography of England’s greatest manager’ Irish News

      'For those interested in just how much our national game has changed and just how shabbily Ramsey was treated by the establishment, it is truly enlightening.' Derby Evening Telegraph

      'McKinstry never shies away from Ramsay's nastier side, and his mistakes. Without passing judgement, he manages to paint a very well-rounded picture of a man who evoked strong feelings from those who knew him.' Cambrian News

      ‘This summer, football enthusiasts should not dare pack a bucket and spade without taking Leo McKinstry’s commanding biography of England’s first, best and by far most interesting manager.’ The Oldie

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