Jock Stein
The Definitive Biography
Archie Macpherson(Author)
Highdown (Publisher)
Published on 18. May 2007
Book
Paperback/Softback
320 pages
978-1-905156-37-5 (ISBN)
Description
This definitive football book is being re-published to commemorate the fortieth anniversary of Celtic's legendary victory in the 1967 European Cup final in Lisbon. Archie Macpherson's critically acclaimed and bestselling biography reappraises Jock Stein's career and looks closely at the personality of the man whose shrewdness and cunning stamped him eventually with greatness. In examining the strengths and weaknesses of this major figure, Macpherson's compelling narrative will nevertheless lead no-one to doubt the sincerity of Bill Shankly's ultimate accolade to Stein in 1967: 'John, you are immortal now.'
Reviews / Votes
"Quite simply, this book is brilliant... a gem" The Herald. "A definitive testimony of Stein's remarkable life" Sunday Mail"More details
Edition
New edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Newbury
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Raceform Ltd
Edition type
New edition
Illustrations
20 b&w & colour photos
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 130 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-905156-37-5 (9781905156375)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Archie Macpherson has been a reporter and commentator in six World Cup Finals and four Olympic Games. He left the BBC in 1990 and has since broadcast for Eurosport and Scottish Television. He is the author of Flower of Scotland? (1995), Blue and Green (1989) and Action Replays (1991).