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The beguiling story of one boy’s dream to play in goal, that most British of positions, culminating in the moment when he faces the mighty Zico …



Trade Review

‘Witty and acutely observed, it is the story of post-war Britain told through the eyes of a North London boy brought up on the tradition of goalkeeping legends.’
Daily Mail

‘More than football… woven together with skill and style.’
Independent

‘Well written, charming, funny.’
Sunday Times

‘There are times when words are worth a thousand pictures… invigorating history, but the football too is excellent’
Glasgow Herald

THE GOALKEEPERS HISTORY OF BRITAIN

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    Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
    Publication Date: 7/1/2008 12:00:00 AM
    ISBN13: 9780007291502, 978-0007291502
    ISBN10: 0007291507
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    Autobiography: sport Sport Association football (Soccer) History of sport

    Description

    Book Synopsis

    The beguiling story of one boy’s dream to play in goal, that most British of positions, culminating in the moment when he faces the mighty Zico …



    Trade Review

    ‘Witty and acutely observed, it is the story of post-war Britain told through the eyes of a North London boy brought up on the tradition of goalkeeping legends.’
    Daily Mail

    ‘More than football… woven together with skill and style.’
    Independent

    ‘Well written, charming, funny.’
    Sunday Times

    ‘There are times when words are worth a thousand pictures… invigorating history, but the football too is excellent’
    Glasgow Herald

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