Roy of the Rovers
The Official Autobiography of Roy of the Rovers
- Paperback
320 pages
- Release Date
15 April 2015
Summary
The greatest story ever told by the world’s most beloved sportsman, Roy of the Rovers, in his own words for the first time.
Ten league titles. Eleven FA Cups. Three European Cups. 481 goals across a 38-year playing career. A surprisingly high number of kidnappings. An assassination attempt. Not one, but two narrow escapes from earthquakes. A career-ending helicopter crash.
My name is Roy Race. You know me as Roy of the Rovers. This is my story.
From the five terrifying…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780099598664 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0099598663 |
| Author: | Roy Race |
| Publisher: | Cornerstone |
| Imprint: | Arrow Books Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 320 |
| Release Date: | 15 April 2015 |
| Weight: | 223g |
| Dimensions: | 198mm x 129mm x 19mm |
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Critics Review
There can be only one contender for sports book of the year: Giles Smith’s Roy of the Rovers: the Official Autobiography. The man, the myth, the legend, the suspiciously large number of kidnappings – it’s all here * Guardian *
Roy Race’s nickname has become a standard description of heroic triumphs against the odds… Real Roy of the Rovers stuff. * Irish Independent *
This chronicle is consistently superb; hilarious, yet veering at times towards the poignant … comic gold * The Times *
it’s all delivered in the rich, full style of the typical football memoir. I looked at Alex Ferguson’s for comparison and there isn’t a cigarette paper between them. It is a glorious achievement. * The Guardian *
About The Author
Roy Race
Roy Race was brought up surrounded by football. In 1955 he signed schoolboy forms for Melchester Rovers and, at sixteen, Roy made his first appearance for Melchester Rovers. He would go on to have the longest and most celebrated careers in world football. He has a son, Roy, and two daughters, Melinda and Diana.
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