Fathers, Sons and Football

by Colin Shindler (Author)

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  Paperback
  2002

  $3.28

  The Summerbee family is unique in that three successive generations have played professional football - George, the unsuccessful journeyman; Mike, who starred for Manchester City in their golden era; and now Nicky, who has played at the top level for City and Sunderland. Their careers have taken different paths, and the rewards have varied hugely, but in the end they all have to contend with disappointment and frustration. In this updated edition, the author shows how professional football affects them and also how their families cope with the dramatic changes in mood and success, where a bad day at the office can result in tens of thousands of fans screaming abuse or a good day brings mass adoration.

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  Hardcover
  2001

  $3.28

  Three generations of the Summerbee family have played professional football - George in the 1930s was a struggling journeyman; Mike, in the 1960s starred for England and Manchester City - George Best was his best-man; and Nicky plays for Premiership side Sunderland. The author weaves together their family story, including the women closest to them, in an evocative account of how football and the players have changed since the 1930s, from living alongside the fans, earning similar amounts, to the modern heroes who are paid fortunes and hide away in exclusive developments.