It's a Goal!
a personal selection of significant goals and what they meant
Published on 30. August 2024
Book
Paperback/Softback
978-1-80425-139-3 (ISBN)
Description
Step into the heart of football's goals with It's a goal! by the legendary commentator Archie Macpherson. Delve into Archie's captivating stories about what each goal means to him. some spectacular, some less-so, some not-at-all, but all significant - together with a fascinating backstory to each goal and the match in which it was scored. With each goal comes a riveting backstory, revealing the emotions that fuel the beautiful game.
Archie invites you on a journey through the highs and lows of football, where the simple act of scoring a goal becomes a profound moment of human connection. From the roar of victory to the sting of defeat, Archie captures the essence of football's emotional rollercoaster with unparalleled insight and passion.
Experience the enduring power of football to unite, inspire and move us all, regardless of our team allegiance or location. It's a Goal! is a testament to the universal language of football, celebrating the players and moments that have touched the hearts of fans worldwide.
Archie invites you on a journey through the highs and lows of football, where the simple act of scoring a goal becomes a profound moment of human connection. From the roar of victory to the sting of defeat, Archie captures the essence of football's emotional rollercoaster with unparalleled insight and passion.
Experience the enduring power of football to unite, inspire and move us all, regardless of our team allegiance or location. It's a Goal! is a testament to the universal language of football, celebrating the players and moments that have touched the hearts of fans worldwide.
Reviews / Votes
The voice and face of Scottish football... his iconic style, confidence and talent kept Archie at the forefront of sports broadcasting, and in Scottish living rooms, for decades. BBC Icons of FootballThis is captivating history ------ alive and kicking. A testament to genius by an informed and insightful witness. A classic. HUGH MACDONALD daily mail on Touching the Heights
From football to golf, boxing to athletics, Touching the Heights celebrates the breadth of Scottish sporting achievement. ANN FOTHERINGHAM, Glasgow Times on Touching the Heights:
A captivating personal portrait of his relationship with great sporting Scots. GLASGOW TIMES on Touching the Heights:
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Language
English
Place of publication
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
Product notice
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
Thickness: 16 mm
Weight
258 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-80425-139-3 (9781804251393)
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E-Book
08/2024
Luath Press
€10.79
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Person
ARCHIE MACPHERSON was born and raised in Shettleston in the east-end of Glasgow. He was headteacher of Swinton School, Lanarkshire, before he began his broadcasting career at the BBC in 1969. It was here that he became the principal commentator and presenter on Sportscene. He has since worked with STV, Eurosport, Talksport, Radio Clyde and Setanta. In 2005 he received a Scottish BAFTA for special contribution to Scottish broadcasting and was inducted into Scottish football's Hall of Fame in 2017.