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THE GREATEST FOOTBALLER NEVER KNOWN: THE ROBIN FRIDAY STORY

THE GREATEST FOOTBALLER NEVER KNOWN: THE ROBIN FRIDAY STORY

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A biography of Robin Friday, written by Paul McGuigan of Oasis. Friday was an exceptional footballer who could have played in the top flight. Troubled, strong-minded and reckless, he would end up destroying himself and died at the age of 38 after years of alcohol and drug abuse without ever having fulfilled his potential. This book provides the first full appreciation of a man too long forgotten by the world of football.

Paperback. 8vo. 192pp. 8 pages of photographs. Illustrated stiffened paper wrappers, very good.

Date
1997
Publisher
Mainstream
Author
Paul McGuigan & Paolo Hewitt

£10.00 (Code: 78542)

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