Jim Baxter was one of the greatest footballers Scotland has ever produced. But his career was over by the time he reached 30 and in 2001 he died at the early age of 61, the victim of a lifestyle that ultimately destroyed him. Slim Jim Baxter charts the great man's rollercoaster years, his emergence at Ibrox as a world-class midfield player and the ...
Jim Baxter was one of the greatest footballers Scotland has ever produced. But his career was over by the time he reached 30 and in 2001 he died at the early age of 61, victim of a life-style that ultimately destroyed him. He played just two games against England at Wembley, but these 180 minutes turned him into a legend. The victories in 1963 and ...
Telling how he won over the Glasgow Rangers' fans - who feared he was taking the place of local hero Ally McCoist, Mark Hateley shows how he and Ally became one of the most feared strike forces in Europe. Hateley discusses how he felt hurt by being snubbed by England manager Graham Taylor while the Scottish champions sored to success after success ...
Ken Gallacher provides insights from the players' preparation for the matches while diarist Tom Shields is with the Tartan Army as they criss-cross France to follow the team. Both record the dreams and disappointments of Scotland's World Cup team and the fans.
Widely regarded as the father of modern Scottish football, Jock Stein was a giant of the game. His death in September 1975 at the end of the Wales-Scotland World Cup qualifying match in Cardiff was felt as a personal loss by the millions of fans who idolized him, and plunged Scotland into mourning. In this biography by the Scottish football writer ...
Andy Goram relates this tale of his life, from his childhood, via his cricket success, to his footballing career. He reveals some of the reasons behind his controversial behaviour, and also takes a close look at some of his Rangers' team mates and his rivals at Celtic.
Richard Gough was born in Stockholm and grew up in South Africa, but has played all his professional football in Britain. He led Rangers to victory in all the major domestic competitions in Scotland, and on their dramatic run in the European Champions League. He has also captained his country. In this autobiography he presents views as single ...
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Hutchinson
Date Published: 07/06/1982
ISBN-13:9780091477301ISBN:0091477301
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