Product Description

Catapulted to fame in only his eighth international, Geoff Hurst scored a hat trick against West Germany in the 1966 World Cup final. His final goal, 'They think it's all over...it is now', has been played so many times that it has dominated his life ever since. This revealing and thoughtful autobiography shows that there is far more to the man than that one day. He relives the golden era in which he played, reveals some astonishing behind-the-scenes stories of events with England and his club sides that have never previously emerged, and he offers his authoritative views on the modern game. This 40th anniversary edition has been updated to include Geoff Hurst's forthright views on England's performances in the 2002 World Cup and Euro 2004, together with his thoughts on the current players and their chances in the World Cup in Germany of emulating the events at Wembley 40 years ago.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #140399 in Books
• Published on: 2005-09-26
• Original language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• 352 pages

Review
'Stands out from the standard ghosted autobiographies ... the period detail gives it huge charm' -- Simon Barnes, The Times 20011121 'Riveting' -- Mike Pattenden, The Times 20010929

About the Author
Sir Geoff Hurst played football for West Ham United from 1957-72, before going on to Stoke City and West Brom. He then moved into management at Telford United and Chelsea, after which he left football to pursue his business interests. He won 49 caps for England, scoring 24 goals. He was knighted in 1998 for his services to football, and was a key member of England's World Cup 2006 bid.

Customer Reviews

The unbiased book review by Geoff's agent!
So many journalists put their views and sometimes hurtful comments about that July day in 1966 and this book shows there is more to Geoff Hurst's life than 1 football game. Yes it was a spring board but how many "stars" have done something that made big news for a week or so and nothing else ever again. This story shows how Geoff along with his wonderful agent!!!!
have kept him in the limelight over 40 years from that July day even last year (2006) front page news and massive media interest kept Geoff as the unoffical "English Ambassidor" particulary during the first 7 months up to the poor currant England teams demise from the 2006 World Cup. Along with a chart record, TV adverts, a underground advertising campaign a tonge in cheek media advertsing campaign and stories about/concerning Geoff in every newspaper across the World including front page in the New York times, Deli, Japan and even a few appearances on CNN shows there is more to Sir Geoff Hurst's story than "the young lad who got lucky one july afternoon in 1966. This book gives you some of the back ground to the man, some say legend (especially in the East End of London) his agent is friendly and helpful too! contact info@geoffhurst.net for autograph enquires and appearance requests