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Andy Warhol, a man well versed in the art of celebrity, once said that everyone will experience fifteen minutes of fame. In Ricky George's case, those fifteen minutes became thirty when, twenty-six years apart, he played a central role in two of sporting history's most unforgettable moments. In 1972, non-league Hereford United took on the might of Newcastle in the FA Cup 3rd round - and won. Ricky George scored the winning goal to take his place in football legend as one of that courageous team known as the Giantkillers. As if this was not enough, nearly three decades later George participated in another emotional victory when the fabulous steeplechaser Earth Summit, a horse he part-owned, won the 1998 Grand National in a breathtaking two-horse finish.
ONE GOAL, ONE HORSE tells the story of these two momentous events, and what happened in between them, with humour, modesty and candour. From George's often hair-raising business dealings to his heroic fight against all odds to save Barnet Football Club in 1993, it is a tale of an indomitable, likeable man who has been touched but not tainted by the fickle hand of fame.
Lying Bastards is a humorous (occasionally bordering on "black" ) look at an unconventional business world. The principal characters are middlemen, acting mainly on their own account and pitting their wits against the conventional style of the corporate giant. The trade surfaced during the designer sportswear boom of the mid-seventies and produced an eclectic bunch of characters worldwide. The blank refusal of famous brands like Adidas, Lacoste and Levi's to supply cash and carry outlets and discount hypermarkets in Europe and the U.S. led to a massive hole in the market, thus paving the way for entrepreneurs and opportuists from all four continents to create a business known as " The Grey Market ". This book contains twenty business tales and five short stories. All the accounts are based on real-life events and are the first of many experiences to be shared with the reader.
For millions in Britain, John Motson or 'Motty' is the voice of football. In a career spanning over forty years and 2,000 matches, including commentating on fifty major finals, he has had an unparalleled insight into the ups and downs of the national game. From reporting on the exploits of the giant-killing Hereford team in the 1972 FA Cup that made his name on Match of the Day to the estimated twenty-million viewers who tuned in to his commentary on England's match with Portugal at the 2006 World Cup,
Motson's time in the commentary box has delivered some unforgettable anecdotes. In "Motty", he writes about how his father instilled in him an early passion for football, his formative BBC years, the friendly rivalry between him and other talent, and the football legends he has met along the way, such as the icons Alf Ramsey, Brian Clough and Alex Ferguson.
He also reflects on darker times such as hooliganism and Hillsborough, where Motson found himself commentating on a tragedy rather than a football match. In dozens of fascinating behind-the-scenes stories, we hear about the greatest players and matches he has been privileged to watch, the many England managers he has worked with, including who he thinks is the most successful, and his take on the huge changes that have transformed football in recent years. From Ronnie Radford to Wayne Rooney, Motty's knowledge and passion for football are unrivalled as he shares his story for the first time and guides us through his career with insight, humour and honesty.
If your a footy mad fan, then you have to get this book just to amaze you with even more information and craze!
If your wondering who holds the longest ever free kick get this book, im sure it would be in there? By the Way its Chelsea......it apparrently went out of the stadium and landed on a freight train and went all the way down the track........
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Like they say, you learn something every day!
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