True Grit

True Grit

by Frank Mc Lintock (Author)

Synopsis

Frank McLintock was a leading players of his generation and is acclaimed as one of the Arsenal's greatest captains. After transferring from Leicester, in 1970 he led Arsenal to a famous victory in the Fairs Cup and followed this up with even greater glory a year later, winning an historic league and FA Cup double. He left Arsenal in 1973 after being controversially dropped, and enjoyed four successful years at QPR. He retired from playing in 1977, to make an ill-conceived and hasty move into management. Following this difficult period he entered the often shady world of agents, and faced perhaps his worst moment in the game, becoming involved in the infamous bungs scandal over Teddy Sherringham's transfer from Forest to Spurs. Frank continues to retain a high profile in the game, appearing weekly as a Sky pundit. His is a captivating football story spanning 45 years during which he achieved fabulous success and faced shattering lows, all told with enthusiasm, humour, honesty and intense passion.

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Format: Hardcover
Pages: 320
Edition: First Edition
Publisher: Headline
Published: 03 Oct 2005

ISBN 10: 0755314123
ISBN 13: 9780755314126

Author Bio
Frank McLintock made his debut Leicester City at 19 and played over 200 games, including three cup finals. In 1964 he transferred to Arsenal for a British record fee of GBP 80,000. He made over 400 appearances and captained the team to victory in the Fairs Cup and in the following season to the famous league and FA Cup double. He was voted Player of the Year in 1971. He moved to QPR in 1973 and then went into management at Leicester, QPR, Brentford and Millwall. Leaving management, he became an agent for many leading players and he is now a regular pundit for Sky. He won nine caps for Scotland and was awarded the MBE in 1972.