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Revie's Unsung Heroes David Saffer

Revie's Unsung Heroes By David Saffer

Revie's Unsung Heroes by David Saffer


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Summary

Don Revie is synonymous with the great Leeds United of the 1960s and 70s. Many players from that team became household names. But for every 'first teamer' dreams were dashed for a plethora of players where fate, injury, timing or luck halted first team opportunities. Players like Peter McConnell, Roy Ellam and others. These are their stories.

Revie's Unsung Heroes Summary

Revie's Unsung Heroes: Away from the Headline Makers, 11 Players Recall the Revie Revolution by David Saffer

Don Revie is a name synonymous with the great Leeds United team of the late 1960s and early 1970s.One of British and European football's most feared outfits, Revie brought the First Division crown, FA Cup, League Cup and Fairs Cup to Elland Road where Billy Bremner, Jack Charlton and Norman Hunter were among many household names. But for every 'first teamer' dreams were dashed for a plethora of players where fate, injury, timing, ability or lady luck halted first team opportunities.Peter McConnell, John Hawksby, Ian Lawson, Rod Johnson, Barrie Wright, Nigel Davey, Dennis Hawkins, Sean 'Jimmy' O'Neill, Chris Galvin, Roy Ellam and Glan Letheran were talented footballers who span the Revie era and who tell their footballing tales.Among many anecdotes are first-hand accounts of Revie's historic appointment, his first game as manager, initial victory at a fog-bound Old Trafford, apprentice capers, famous triumphs, infamous defeats, injury nightmares, 'offside' goals, 'reserve' line ups, glory goals, Wembley heartache and practice match shenanigans.McConnell et al trained, travelled and played alongside Bremner and co during a time etched into club folklore. Their stories are enlightening, engaging and representative from a memorable period of footballing time.

Table of Contents

1. Peter McConnell, 2. John Hawksby, 3. Ian Lawson, 4. Rod Johnson, 5. Barrie Wright, 6. Nigel Davey, 7. Dennis Hawkins, 8. James 'Sean' O'Neill, 9. Chris Galvin, 10. Roy Ellam, 11. Glan Letheren

Additional information

GOR008921361
9781904091981
1904091989
Revie's Unsung Heroes: Away from the Headline Makers, 11 Players Recall the Revie Revolution by David Saffer
Used - Very Good
Hardback
Vertical Editions
2017-02-04
224
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