The Ghost Of '66: The Autobiography

The Ghost Of '66: The Autobiography

by Martin Peters (Author)

Synopsis

Martin Peters was a gifted attacking midfield player with an uncanny ability to turn up at the right time and the right place, as he showed when scoring England's second goal in the World Cup final. He was part of the legendary West Ham trio of Moore, Hurst, and Peters and spent nearly a decade at the club before moving on to Spurs for a record fee of 200,000. After five years there, which saw him win the UEFA Cup, he moved to Norwich, and helped them to promotion to the First Division. At all three clubs, he is revered as one of their greatest stars. In his autobiography he recalls working with such great players as Bobby Charlton and Jimmy Greaves, and assesses the strengths of his managers, from Alf Ramsey to Ron Greenwood and Bill Nicholson. Renowned as being a decade ahead of his time as a player, he provides remarkable insight into that period. A true England legend, this is a story all fans of the game will want to read to understand more about England's golden era.

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Format: Hardcover
Pages: 344
Edition: First Edition
Publisher: Orion
Published: 03 May 2006

ISBN 10: 0752869086
ISBN 13: 9780752869087
Book Overview: Books by England's World Cup winners - Geoff Hurst, Jack Charlton, Nobby Stiles - have all been bestsellers Huge local market, especially among West Ham fans - Geoff Hurst, Stuart Pearce, Paolo di Canio, Harry Redknapp have all sold well Published in time for Fathers Day - an ideal gift Comes out in the build-up to England's World Cup bid, which starts on 9 June, 40 years after the triumph of 1966

Media Reviews
A timely memoir. His tale is one of a handful truly worth reading for fans of the beautiful game. SUNDAY SPORT, 21 May Peters writes well about that historic day... all fans will find his account intriguing. -- Russell Leadbetter GLASGOW EVENING TIMES, 3 Jun Good stuff -- Richard Whitehead THE TIMES, 8 Jun His story is an enjoyable one. WHEN SATURDAY COMES, 1 Jul Entertains YORK PRESS, 17 Jun A good read, a worthwhile book and one you would like to have in your collection. STRATFORD RECORDER, 21 Jun
Author Bio
Martin Peters played for West Ham United, Tottenham Hotspur (where he won the UEFA Cup) and Norwich City in an illustrious playing career that saw him win 67 caps for England and score 20 goals, including one in the 1966 World Cup final.