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Book Synopsis''Superbly insightful'' FourFourTwo
''Hugely enjoyable.'' Henry Winter, Chief Football writer, The Times
''A brilliant read.'' Jamie Carragher
''About time we got some recognition! A great read.'' Mark Lawrenson
''One of my favourite football writers and a keen observer of the game who never fails to entertain.'' Patrick Barclay
Complex, overlooked and misunderstood, football''s centre-halves rarely take centre-stage. Leo Moynihan''s long overdue celebration of this much-maligned position explores the unique mindset and last-ditch, bone-crunching tackles of the traditionally bruising hard man, hell-bent on destroying glory.
Football is often romanticised as ''The Beautiful Game''. If that''s true, then the game''s centre-half might be considered the unsightly pimple on the end of its otherwise perfectly formed nose. The stopper is the last line of defence, the b
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A brilliant read. Moynihan’s book took me right back to my playing days! -- Jamie Carragher
Football’s centre-halves have always been fascinating and ever-changing characters within the game. Moynihan brings these players alive in this hugely enjoyable book. -- Henry Winter * The Times *
About time we got some recognition! A great read. -- Mark Lawrenson * former Liverpool centre-half *
An entertaining tour of the esoteric world of centre-backs -- Paul Hayward
Superbly insightful * FourFourTwo *
Leo Moynihan is one of my favourite football writers and a keen observer of the game who never fails to entertain. -- Patrick Barclay * Evening Standard *
I take my hat off to Moynihan for writing this book! -- Dion Dublin
Having played with Bobby Moore, the greatest centre-half of all-time, I was fascinated to read Leo Moynihan’s book and I wasn’t disappointed. -- Harry Redknapp, former West Ham and Tottenham manager
A brilliant book... a must for all lovers of the game. -- Terry Butcher
I love Moynihan’s writing and his new book is a brilliant exploration of this always intriguing position. -- Jonny Owen, filmmaker and TalkSPORT presenter
Leo Moynihan’s writing is always enjoyable and his exciting new book on the old enemy is highly recommended. -- Andrew Cole
An enjoyable read which includes interviews with many well-known centre-backs and plenty of entertaining anecdotes * Late Tackle *
A beautifully written new appreciation of the centre-half -- Ian Herbert * Mail.co.uk *
An enjoyable look at the art of great defending * Bristol Post *
A rich topic and so sharply written... Bringing real insight to the page, Moynihan undoubtedly has an eye for taking a story we think we know and breathing new life into it * When Saturday Comes *
Table of Contents
Introduction: A Bastard of a Job Chapter 1 - Fix Bayonets, Lads! Chapter 2 - Stoppers and Starters Chapter 3 - On Me 'ead, Son! Chapter 4 - The Great Marshals Chapter 6 - Vive La Différence… Chapter 7 - He’s Behind You! Chapter 8 - The Dark Arts Chapter 9 - 'That Type of Samba ...' Chapter 10 - 'No Friends on the Park, Son' Chapter 11 - Artisans in the Mud Chapter 12 - Deadly Duos Epilogue
