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Description edit
Roddy Doyle's account of the Republic of Ireland's triumphant journey through Italia '90 is just one of the many first-class pieces in this anthology of original football writing. Contributors include Harry Pearson, Harry Ritchie, Ed Horton, Olly Wicken, D.J. Taylor, Huw Richards, Nick Hornby,... read more
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Characters/People edit
- Jack Charlton: Former manager of the Republic of Ireland and brother of the great Bobby Charlton. Took Irish football to their greatest heights.
- Kevin Maxwell: Add a description of this character.
- Brian Clough: Maverick manager of Derby County and Nottingham Forest with whom he won two European Cups.
- Dunphy
- Toshack: Former Welsh footballer who starred for Real Madrid. Also a famous manager who has managed in Spain and Britain.
- Robbie
- Dalziel
- Billy Jennings
- Bremner: Captain of the all conquering Leeds United side of the 70's managed by don Revie. Also its heart and soul and midfield engine.
- Lorimer
- Schillaci: Little known Italian striker who shot to fame when he unexpectedly won the golden boot at Italia 90. He faded into oblivion quickly, retiring in Japan.
- Bobby Childs
- Beasant
- Chelsea
- Baird
- Mike
- David O'leary: Star defender of the title winning Arsenal sides of the 80's. Also managed Leeds and Aston Villa.
- Alan Waddle
- Peter Bonetti: Former Engalnd goalkeeper. Was in goal when England were upset by West Germany in the 1970 World Cup, after Gordon Banks got injured.
- Slaven
- Joe Jordan
- St Mirren
- Alan Curtis
- Bobby Moore: Captain and brilliant defender of the 1966 world cup winning English side.
- Mr Chase
- Bob Taylor
- Paul Mcgrath
- Roberts
- Prof
- Andy Sinton
- Mick Mccarthy
- Gordon Mcqueen
- Brewster
- Nicholl
- Packie
- Houghton
- John Mitchell
Setting & Locations edit
- Norwich
- England
- Watford
- Cambridge
- Scotland
- London
- Ireland
- Sunderland
- Swindon
- Walsall
- Luton
- Brighton
- Swansea
- Kilmarnock
- Egypt
- Grimsby
- Clarence Park
- Carrow Road
- Leicester
- Kirkcaldy
- Vicarage Road
- Portsmouth
- Malta
- Italy
- Ipswich
- Chesterfield
- Norfolk
- Cardiff
- Rotherham
- Paris
- Fulham
- Bristol City
- Stamford Bridge
- Brentford
- Colchester
- West Brom
- Oxford
- Valley
- Europe
- Ayresome
- Britain
- Hungary
- Hendon
- Scunthorpe
- Southampton
- Dublin
First Sentence edit
1990 started on 4 June 1989.
Authors & Contributors edit
- Nick Hornby (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: H F & G WITHERBY
Country: Add the country of publication.
Publication Date: 1993
ISBN: 0854932364
Page Count: 256
Publisher: H F & G WITHERBY
Country: Add the country of publication.
Publication Date: 1993
ISBN: 0854932364
Page Count: 256
Classification edit
- Library of Congress: Add the Library of Congress Classification.
- Dewey: 790
Subjects edit
- Books › Literature & Fiction › Authors, A-Z › ( H ) › Hornby, Nick
- Books › Sports › Miscellaneous › Essays
- Books › Sports › Soccer
- Books › Sports › Football (American)
- Books › Nonfiction › True Accounts
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