Dimensions
142 x 223 x 32mm
Football has changed almost beyond recognition since Michael Parkinson first stood on the Oakwell terraces to watch his beloved Barnsley. Yet through all the upheavals and all the innovations, one thing has remained constant: Michael Parkinson's passion for the beautiful game is as fervent as ever.
In this fascinating and often hilarious volume Parkinson gives his views on the game, whilst also casting his mind back to a time when newspapers didn't care whether footballers wore their wives' knickers or not. He pays tribute to some of the great names of the past such as Stanley Matthews and Bobby Moore, and offers opinions on more recent headline-makers like Paul Gascoigne and Eric Cantona. Superstars such as George Best and David Beckham are also discussed, with one of the most respected observers of both sport and celebrity bringing his unique personal insight to bear.
Parkinson takes a detailed look at the game as a whole, from its grassiest roots to the superpowers of world football. From the premier league to players' behaviour, penalty shoot-outs to the role of the media, wage demands, the national team and much, much more. Through anecdotes, commentary and above all a lifetime living and breathing the triumph and the tragedy that is the lot of the football fan, Michael Parkinson gives us a highly personal overview of a national obsession.
