London, United Kingdom: Hodder & Stoughton Ltd. In this fascinating and often hilarious volume, Parkinson gives his views on most aspects of the modern game, whilst also casting his mind back to a time when newspapers didn't care whether footballers wore their wives' knickers or not. He pays tribute to some of the great names of the past such as Stanley Matthews and Bobby Moore, and offers opinions on more recent headline-makers like Paul Gasgoine and Eric Cantona. Superstars such as George Best and Alan Shearer are also discussed with one of the most respected observers of both sport and celebrity bringing his unique personal insight to bear. Parkinson takes a detailed look at the game as a whole, from its grassiest roots to the superpowers of world football. Through anecdotes, commentary and above all a lifetime living and breathing the triumph and tragedy that is the lot of the football fan, Michael Parkinson gives us a highly personal overview of a national obsession that even Kenny Dalglish would have to smile at.Illustrations. 314 pp. . Fine. Cloth. First Edition. 2001.

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Bookseller: thelondonbookworm.com (GB)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 029469
Title: Michael Parkinson on Football
Author: Parkinson, Michael
Illustrator: John Ireland
Format/Binding: Cloth
Book Condition: Used - Fine
Jacket Condition: Fine
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Hardcover
ISBN 10: 034082106X
ISBN 13: 9780340821060
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton Ltd
Place of Publication: London, United Kingdom
Date Published: 2001
Keywords: Non-Fiction/Football/Michael Parkinson/Anecdotes/Commentary/Football Fan
Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

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