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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 …



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‘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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    A Paperback by Peter Chapman

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      Publisher Harper Collins
      Imprint Fourth Estate Ltd
      Published 7 January 2008
      ISBN-13 9780007291502
      978-0007291502
      ISBN-10 0007291507
      Also in:
      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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