Stand Up Pinocchio

by Phil Thompson (Author), Ken Rogers (Author)

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  Hardcover
  2008

  $3.25

  Phil Thompson is steeped in Liverpool FC. He was the proud young Kopite who became Bill Shankly's last great prodigy. As the sorcerer's apprentice, he was destined to become club captain, hold the European Cup above his head and win every honour in the domestic game. He would play for and captain England. He would become a proud member of the famous Liverpool Boot Room team, only to be sacked by Graeme Souness. Like a red phoenix from the flames he would storm back to become Gerard Houllier's Assistant Manager and later act as caretaker boss as his new mentor prepared for a life-saving heart surgery. This is a remarkable football story will make you laugh and make you cry. Forget the sky-high salaries and cynicism that dogs the modern game. This is a real football story that will make you laugh and make you cry. Stand Up Pinnochio . You've heard the chant. Now find out about the real Thommo. It's the story that takes you right inside Anfield for over three decades.

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  Paperback
  2006

  $3.25

  Few characters in football have stirred up as much emotion and controversy as Phil Thompson. Indeed, his profile is as powerful as ever thanks to his regular appearances as a respected and outspoken member of the Sky Sports team. When rival fans chanted Sit Down Pinocchio at the ex- Liverpool assistant boss, it was a touchline confrontation that was more about pride, passion and humour than tribal hatred. Thommo has always been prepared to laugh at himself and his autobiography will bring a smile to the faces of all fans. Thompson is the proud young Kopite who became Bill Shankly's last great prodigy. As the sorcerer's apprentice, he was destined to captain club and country, hold aloft the European Cup and win every domestic honour. He would also become a member of the Liverpool Boot Room coaching team, only to be axed by former team-mate Graeme Souness. Like a red phoenix from the flames he would storm back to become Gerard Houllier's No. 2, acting as caretaker-boss as his new mentor prepared for life-saving heart surgery. Forget the sky-high salaries and cynicism that dominate today. This is a real football story that will shock and amaze all supporters.