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9780224091732 English 0224091735 'Immaculate footballer. Imperial defender. Immortal hero of 1966. Master of Wembley. Captain extraordinary. Gentleman of all time.' With these words, inscribed beneath the statue of England's World Cup-winning captain, the nation remembers Bobby Moore. But what do we really know about this iconic figure?, 'e~Immaculate footballer. Imperial defender. Immortal hero of 1966. Master of Wembley. Captain extraordinary. Gentleman of all time.'e(tm) With these words, inscribed beneath the statue of England'e(tm)s World Cup-winning captain, the nation remembers Bobby Moore. But what do we really know about this iconic figure? Pelé called him the greatest 'e" and fairest 'e" defender he ever played against. His feats for West Ham United and England are legendary and his technical mastery of the game years ahead of its time. Yet off the pitch, Moore knew scandal, bankruptcy, divorce and drink. He endured a string of business failures and maintained links with the East End underworld. Ignored by the football world post-retirement, this great of the game drifted into obscurity and, famously, was never honoured with a knighthood. Acclaimed football writer Matt Dickinson traces the journey of this Essex boy who became the patron saint of English football, peeling away the layers of legend and looking at Moore'e(tm)s life from all sides 'e" in triumph, in failure, in full., The definitive biography of England's greatest footballer, and World Cup winning captain by one of the Country's most-respected football writers. 'Immaculate footballer -- Imperial defender -- Immortal hero of 1966... National treasure -- Master of Wembley -- Lord of the game -- Captain extraordinary -- Gentleman for all time.' With these words, inscribed beneath the statue of England's World Cup-winning captain, the nation remembers Bobby Moore. But what do we really know about this iconic figure? Pelé called him the greatest -- and fairest -- defender he ever played against. His feats for West Ham United and England are legendary and his technical mastery of the game years ahead of its time. Yet off the pitch, Moore knew scandal, bankruptcy, divorce and drink. He endured a string of business failures and maintained links with the East End underworld. Ignored by the football world post-retirement, this great of the game drifted into obscurity and, famously, was never honoured with a knighthood. Acclaimed football writer Matt Dickinson traces the journey of this Essex boy who became the patron saint of English football, peeling away the layers of legend and looking at Moore's life from all sides -- in triumph, in failure, in full., The definitive biography of England's greatest soccer player and World Cup winning captain by one of the country's most-respected soccer writers "Immaculate footballer Imperial defender Immortal hero of 1966... National treasure Master of Wembley Lord of the game Captain extraordinary Gentleman for all time""So reads the inscription beneath Bobby Moore s statue at Wembley stadium. Since his death at 51 from pancreatic cancer, this has been the accepted view of aBritish nationalhero. But how much do we really know of England s only World Cup-winning skipper? We know that Bobby Moore was an extraordinary captain and defender, but alongside his legendary feats on the fieldhe knew scandal, death threats, bankruptcy business, and the sack. He divorced after a long affair, was rumored to have friends in the underworld, and he loved a drink. The tragedy of his life was to be ignored bythe sports worldin his latter years and to drift into obscurity. After he applied to be England manager, the FA didn t even bother to send a rejection letter. There was no job in the game and, famously, no knighthood. As well as the undeniable moments of glory, this long overdue, definitive biography doesn't shy away from the grit. Tracing his journey from the East End to a pedestal outside Wembley Stadium, it looks, for the first time, at Moore s life from all sides, through the testimony of teammates, rivals, family, and friends. What was Moore like to play with, to drink with? What was he like as a husband, father, opponent, and captain? A struggling manager and a failed businessman? Thisis the story of an Essex boy who became the patron saint of English soccer, revealing a lifetime of intrigue, triumph, and tragedy in between.", When Bobby Moore captained his country to World Cup victory in 1966 he became its greatest sporting hero. His feats for West Ham United and England are legendary and his technical mastery of the game ahead of its time. Few footballers since have come close to his winning combination of intelligence, skill, temperament and class. And yet what do we really know about Bobby Moore the man, the life behind the legend? Bobby Moore: The Man in Full reveals a complex story, a mixture of extraordinary public achievement and persistent private struggle, Idolised and revered on the pitch, Moore knew scandal, divorce and drink off it, before suffering on early death from cancer at the age of just 51. Famously, he was never knighted. Acclaimed football writer Matt Dickinson examines this unique journey, looking at Moore's life from all side-in triumph, in failure, in full. Book jacket.
9780224091732 English 0224091735 'Immaculate footballer. Imperial defender. Immortal hero of 1966. Master of Wembley. Captain extraordinary. Gentleman of all time.' With these words, inscribed beneath the statue of England's World Cup-winning captain, the nation remembers Bobby Moore. But what do we really know about this iconic figure?, 'e~Immaculate footballer. Imperial defender. Immortal hero of 1966. Master of Wembley. Captain extraordinary. Gentleman of all time.'e(tm) With these words, inscribed beneath the statue of England'e(tm)s World Cup-winning captain, the nation remembers Bobby Moore. But what do we really know about this iconic figure? Pelé called him the greatest 'e" and fairest 'e" defender he ever played against. His feats for West Ham United and England are legendary and his technical mastery of the game years ahead of its time. Yet off the pitch, Moore knew scandal, bankruptcy, divorce and drink. He endured a string of business failures and maintained links with the East End underworld. Ignored by the football world post-retirement, this great of the game drifted into obscurity and, famously, was never honoured with a knighthood. Acclaimed football writer Matt Dickinson traces the journey of this Essex boy who became the patron saint of English football, peeling away the layers of legend and looking at Moore'e(tm)s life from all sides 'e" in triumph, in failure, in full., The definitive biography of England's greatest footballer, and World Cup winning captain by one of the Country's most-respected football writers. 'Immaculate footballer -- Imperial defender -- Immortal hero of 1966... National treasure -- Master of Wembley -- Lord of the game -- Captain extraordinary -- Gentleman for all time.' With these words, inscribed beneath the statue of England's World Cup-winning captain, the nation remembers Bobby Moore. But what do we really know about this iconic figure? Pelé called him the greatest -- and fairest -- defender he ever played against. His feats for West Ham United and England are legendary and his technical mastery of the game years ahead of its time. Yet off the pitch, Moore knew scandal, bankruptcy, divorce and drink. He endured a string of business failures and maintained links with the East End underworld. Ignored by the football world post-retirement, this great of the game drifted into obscurity and, famously, was never honoured with a knighthood. Acclaimed football writer Matt Dickinson traces the journey of this Essex boy who became the patron saint of English football, peeling away the layers of legend and looking at Moore's life from all sides -- in triumph, in failure, in full., The definitive biography of England's greatest soccer player and World Cup winning captain by one of the country's most-respected soccer writers "Immaculate footballer Imperial defender Immortal hero of 1966... National treasure Master of Wembley Lord of the game Captain extraordinary Gentleman for all time""So reads the inscription beneath Bobby Moore s statue at Wembley stadium. Since his death at 51 from pancreatic cancer, this has been the accepted view of aBritish nationalhero. But how much do we really know of England s only World Cup-winning skipper? We know that Bobby Moore was an extraordinary captain and defender, but alongside his legendary feats on the fieldhe knew scandal, death threats, bankruptcy business, and the sack. He divorced after a long affair, was rumored to have friends in the underworld, and he loved a drink. The tragedy of his life was to be ignored bythe sports worldin his latter years and to drift into obscurity. After he applied to be England manager, the FA didn t even bother to send a rejection letter. There was no job in the game and, famously, no knighthood. As well as the undeniable moments of glory, this long overdue, definitive biography doesn't shy away from the grit. Tracing his journey from the East End to a pedestal outside Wembley Stadium, it looks, for the first time, at Moore s life from all sides, through the testimony of teammates, rivals, family, and friends. What was Moore like to play with, to drink with? What was he like as a husband, father, opponent, and captain? A struggling manager and a failed businessman? Thisis the story of an Essex boy who became the patron saint of English soccer, revealing a lifetime of intrigue, triumph, and tragedy in between.", When Bobby Moore captained his country to World Cup victory in 1966 he became its greatest sporting hero. His feats for West Ham United and England are legendary and his technical mastery of the game ahead of its time. Few footballers since have come close to his winning combination of intelligence, skill, temperament and class. And yet what do we really know about Bobby Moore the man, the life behind the legend? Bobby Moore: The Man in Full reveals a complex story, a mixture of extraordinary public achievement and persistent private struggle, Idolised and revered on the pitch, Moore knew scandal, divorce and drink off it, before suffering on early death from cancer at the age of just 51. Famously, he was never knighted. Acclaimed football writer Matt Dickinson examines this unique journey, looking at Moore's life from all side-in triumph, in failure, in full. Book jacket.