Match of My Life England World Cup: Fourteen Stars Relive the Agony and the Ecstasy

by Leo Moynihan (Editor), Louis Massarella (Editor), Leo Moynihan (Editor)

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  Hardcover
  2006

  $3.28

  14 England greats, including Gary Lineker, Sir Bobby Robson, Sir Tom Finney, Tony Adams, Peter Shilton, David Platt and Roger Hunt tell their own personal stories of the biggest games in England's World Cup history. This work features unique insights and recollections from many of the country's greatest heroes recalling the agony and the ecstasy of every one of the 14 World Cups that England have competed in. Featured matches include Gary Lineker's hat-trick against Poland in 1986, the torment of losing on penalties to Germany in 1990 and going out in qualifying to the Dutch in 1994 - and, of course, the World Cup final triumph in 1966.

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  Hardcover
  2007

  $4.07

  An incredible array of 13 Spurs legends have come together to tell the unique stories behind their personal favourite games from their White Hart Lane careers, including many never before told tales from behind the scenes and photos from each match. The featured players include: Cliff Jones; Gary Mabbutt; David Ginola; Ossie Ardiles; Ricky Villa; Jimmy Greaves; Dave Mackay; Pat Jennings; Martin Chivers; Steve Perryman; Bobby Smith; Garth Crooks; and Tony Parks. The games they have selected include the incredible double winning season of 1961, the 1967 and 1981 FA Cup Finals, the 1984 UEFA Cup Final, Spurs first foray into Europe and incredible scoring feats by Tottenham's finest players. But which game will each player select as their most magical memories of their Spurs careers? This book is sure to delight Spurs fans of all ages as they relive these magic moments through the eyes of the men who were on the pitch playing the Match of Their Life.