Born to be a Footballer: My Autobiography
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‘Insightful, often joyous, and hugely entertaining’ Roddy Doyle
‘One of our country’s great footballers, and definitely our most beautiful’ – John Giles
The #2 Irish Bestseller
“Being a footballer was my destiny.”
After being expelled from school for playing football for his country, fifteen-year-old Liam Brady travelled to London to join Arsenal, and soon became an indispensable part of their glorious 1970s team. Rightly considered one of the Republic of Ireland’s best-ever footballers, he went on to enjoy successes with Juventus, Sampdoria and West Ham, as well as managing Celtic and Brighton and Hove, and becoming assistant manager of his national team. Today he is best known for his much-respected TV punditry and searingly intelligent insights into the game he adores.
Full of honest insights, amusing anecdotes and recollections of extraordinary times, with Born to be a Footballer Brady delivers a compelling story of a fifty-year career that is unparalleled in Irish sport.
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Additional information
| Publisher | Eriu (12 Oct. 2023) |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Hardcover | 320 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1804184683 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1804184684 |
| Dimensions | 16.2 x 2.8 x 24 cm |
by Thomas Millar
This autobiography brings back so many memories. From that goal against Spurs, the unforgettable ‘79 FA Cup Final, the pride that an Irishman was playing in Italy at its biggest clubs, the amazing performances in the green jersey of Ireland. His thoughtful and knowledgeable punditry. He was the complete footballer and his autobiography isn’t half bad either, full of honest and vivid recollections it also paints a picture of what it was to be Irish in Britain in the 1970’s and how difficult it must have been to be in a teams that could have achieved much more. A great listen!
by mart
My first game at highbury this young man was gracing the pitch ,would be in our midfield today ..glad to have this on my shelf.
by Jg
Being a year ahead of Brady at school, i have always followed his football career. His biography is an honest and insightful memoir of his playing and managerial career. I would highly recommend this book.
by Roystar
Perfect