by PeterShilton (Author)
Peter Shilton is a legend in football. One of the greatest goalkeepers to play in this country, his 25 clean sheets in one season at Nottingham Forest, and 67 throughout a lengthy international career are landmarks in the modern game. He started out at 15 with Leicester City, achieved fame at Stoke City, then won two European Cups and a League Championship medal with Forest. He's played in numerous World Cup campaigns (both successful and unsuccessful), was the keeper involved with Maradona's 'Hand of God', and, aged 40, was still playing with Derby County in the First Division while representing England at Italia '90. Throughout the nineties he became increasingly embroiled in gambling and related problems which culminated in near bankruptcy. The full story of his financial difficulties, numerous anecdotes concerning the likes of Brian Clough, Peter Taylor and Sir Alf Ramsey; in fact an entire three decades in football is covered in just under 400 pages.
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 312
Edition: First Edition, First Impression
Publisher: Orion
Published: 30 Sep 2004
ISBN 10: 075286145X
ISBN 13: 9780752861456
Book Overview: Peter Shilton is a household name. His records of 1400 senior appearances in professional football, and 125 caps for England are both likely to remain unbroken There are few key figures in the game Shilton hasn't crossed paths with over his thirty-one year career Charismatic and outspoken, Peter Shilton will fully promote Les Scott has worked with Stanley Matthews, Gordon Banks and Jimmy Greaves on bestselling sports autobiographies.