Author: Ardiles, Ossie
Edition: 1st Edition
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Number Of Pages: 256
Release Date: 13-08-2009
Details: Product Description Ossie Ardiles remains one of the most iconic footballers ever to have graced the English game. After winning the World Cup with Argentina in 1978, Ossie became the first foreign player to make an impact in the First Division, paving the way for the modern era of multinational teams. He became a household name, immortalised in Chas & Dave's hit record "Ossie's Dream (Spurs Are On Their Way to Wembley)", and is still remembered fondly today by fans both young and old. The unforgettable 1981 FA Cup Final, when the silky skills of Ossie and fellow Argentine midfielder Ricky Villa inspired Spurs to their famous victory over Man City, will always be what Ardiles is best remembered for. He also helped Spurs to retain that trophy the following year, and to win the UEFA Cup in 1984, and even found time to star in the classic football film Escape to Victory with Bobby Moore, Pelé, Michael Caine and Sylvester Stallone. Thirty years on from those glory days, Ossie retains a unique perspective on the football world, from Argentina to England and through his long career in management, with the emphasis always on style and entertainment. In his intelligent, insightful autobiography, Ossie also talks about growing up under a military dictatorship, how he was torn between two countries owing to the outbreak of the Falklands War, which claimed the life of one of his cousins, and how that football world has changed over the decades. Review "A refreshing break from the norm... impressionistic and honest" (Jonathan Wilson FourFourTwo) "Ossie's story is one of variety and intrigue and is told with a balance of humour, charm and passion" ( Football Punk) "A chess-playing strategist, he tells the story the way he played: articulate and perceptive, he probes around the matter at hand and provides a killer comment when it counts... suitably idiosyncratic... rich in intrigue, drama and a fair splash of superstar glamour... This is a football story to its core" (Adam Powley When Saturday Comes) Book Description The long-awaited autobiography of the World and FA Cup-winning cult hero. Synopsis Ossie Ardiles remains one of the most iconic footballers ever to have graced the English game. After winning the World Cup with Argentina in 1978, Ossie became the first foreign player to make an impact in the First Division, paving the way for the modern era of multinational teams. He became a household name, immortalised in Chas & Dave's hit record "Ossie's Dream (Spurs Are On Their Way to Wembley)", and is still remembered fondly today by fans both young and old. The unforgettable 1981 FA Cup Final, when the silky skills of Ossie and fellow Argentine midfielder Ricky Villa inspired Spurs to their famous victory over Man City, will always be what Ardiles is best remembered for. He also helped Spurs to retain that trophy the following year, and to win the UEFA Cup in 1984, and even found time to star in the classic football film Escape to Victory with Bobby Moore, Pele, Michael Caine and Sylvester Stallone. Thirty years on from those glory days, Ossie retains a unique perspective on the football world, from Argentina to England and through his long career in management, with the emphasis always on style and entertainment. In his intelligent, insightful autobiography, Ossie also talks about growing up under a military dictatorship, how he was torn between two countries owing to the outbreak of the Falklands War, which claimed the life of one of his cousins, and how that football world has changed over the decades. From the Inside Flap Winning the World Cup is the pinnacle of any footballer's career, sweeping the victors up in the rapture of an entire nation. In England, the ultimate dream is to lift the FA Cup in front of your adoring fans at Wembley. Very few footballers have achieved both these dreams. In his insightful autobiography, Ossie Ardiles tells for the first time in his own words the story of his role as the midfield pivot in those gr
EAN: 9780593062135
Languages: English
Binding: Hardcover
Item Condition: UsedVeryGood