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Don Revie: The Biography :Shortlisted for THE SUNDAY TIMES Sports Book Awards 2022
Don Revie: The Biography :Shortlisted for THE SUNDAY TIMES Sports Book Awards 2022
hardback
Published:
28 October, 2021
Description
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| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9781472973368 |
| ISBN10 | 1472973364 |
| Number Of Pages | 384 |
| Item Weight | 730 g |
| Publisher / Reseller | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Format | hardback |
Media Reviews
A superb read which explains in detail the extraordinary life and times of one of English football's most successful and controversial figures... * Alex Montgomery, former Chairman of the Football Writers' Association and chief football writer *
A no-holds-barred insight that convinces the reader that Don Revie stands amongst the giants of English football. * Lord Mann *
Impeccably researched... As a life and times, Evans's account is immaculate. -- Jonathan Liew * New Statesman *
A poignant and engrossing read... a well-crafted biography, Evans does a fine job delving into Revie's psyche. * FourFourTwo *
An essential read for any football fan to chart the rise and fall of an enigmatic England manager * Ryan Sabey, The Sun *
Thoroughly researched and engagingly written, this superb biography sheds new light on one of the most controversial, enigmatic figures in football history -- Leo McKinstry, journalist, historian and award-winning author
Excellent book... an honest and balanced assessment of Don Revie's career * Johnny Giles, legendary Leeds United midfielder *
'[an] engrossing account of one of football's most divisive yet brilliant characters... this book rehabilitates a much maligned manager who changed English football... compelling.' -- Ben Taylor * Sunday Times *
From hero to zero to post-humous redemption - Evans tells a tale of great human strengths and weaknesses that will resonate well beyond the world of football * Guto Harri, strategic comms adviser and broadcaster *
This meticulously researched and expertly crafted exploration of the genius and human generosity of Don Revie lifts the veil of controversy from the legacy of one of football's greatest managers. * Jeff Powell, the Daily Mail's multi-award winning sportswriter *
A much-needed look at one of our greatest managers... a well-researched biography, which should go some way to restoring his unfairly tarnished reputation. -- Peter Sharkey * Bristol Post *
Excellent * Choice Magazine *
... Soccer fans should read this book. -- Robert Hay * World Soccer Net *
Author's Bio
Christopher Evans has been the Member of Parliament for Islwyn since 2010. Currently he serves as the Shadow Minister for Defence Procurement. His first book, Fearless Freddie: The Life and Times of Freddie Mills was published in 2017 and shortlisted for The Times Biography of the Year at the 2018 Sports Book Awards. Christopher Evans lives in South Wales and is married to Julia and has two children. @Chris_EvansMP