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Alan Mullery Autobiography
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Product Description
Fearless. Competitive. Controversial. Three words that sum up the football career of Alan Mullery. His passion for football is matched by a stream of anecdotes about the players that have filled his professional life, including Bobby Moore, Pele, Johnny Haynes, Jimmy Greaves and George Best. Here, for the first time, Mullery lets the reader into the secrets he has previously kept hidden: the shame of being sent off for England; the true story behind England’s 1970 World Cup quarter-final defeat; how he sold one thousand Cup final tickets on the black market; the bitterness behind the cheers of Spurs’ 1972 UEFA Cup victory and the naked blonde in the hotel.
In addition, he relates from the heart his darkest moments, brought on by stiffling financial pressure, and how he had to look deep within himself to come through the other end.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #46984 in Books
- Published on: 2007-08-09
- Original language: English
- Binding: Paperback
- 320 pages
Editorial Reviews
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'A lively, pacy read, it's a shame that more ex-player's memoirs aren't like this'
(FourFourTwo )
About the Author
Alan Mullery MBE made his Fulham debut at 17. He signed for Spurs in 1964 and captained them to FA Cup, League Cup and UEFA Cup successes. He won 35 England caps and played in the 1970 World Cup finals in Mexico, scoring in the classic quarter-final match against West Germany. A final spell at Fulham featured a cup run to Wembley, alongside Bobby Moore. ‘Mullers’ then became a manager, notably with Brighton where he steered them to two promotions in five years, plus Charlton, Crystal Palace and QPR before joining Sky Sports as a successful TV pundit.
Customer Reviews
A very interesting read.
I bought this book for my husband for his birthday, but ended up reading it too. A indepth and honest look into Alan Mullery's life. He is very graphic about the ups and downs of his life in and out of football. I would highly recommend this book, an ideal Christmas pressie for that football mad person in your life.
Breathless . . .
Just finished the Alan Mullery autobiography and it's one of those you wish would never end. This is an excellent account of the highs and lows of the game we all know and love. It doesn't matter whether you're a Spurs fan or not, if you love footie, you'll love this book. It's packed with funny, sad and barmy stories that'll have you laughing and crying on the bus. The book contributor Tony Norman has obviously got the best out of Alan, who comes across as a really sound bloke that knows his football inside out. A superb read . . .
