Jeremy Wilson examines the careers of the 20 greatest Cult Heroes in the history of Southampton Football Club and discovers the essence of what makes a South Coast icon. From 60s stalwart Terry Paine, through charismatic manager Lawrie McMenemy to the man known to all Saints fans as 'Le God' - Matthew Le Tissier, and from goal grabbers Mick Channon and Charlie Wayman to one club men like Francis Benali and Mr Southampton himself, Ted Bates, Wilson reveals why each of the 20 icons became the embodiment of the fans on the ...
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Jeremy Wilson examines the careers of the 20 greatest Cult Heroes in the history of Southampton Football Club and discovers the essence of what makes a South Coast icon. From 60s stalwart Terry Paine, through charismatic manager Lawrie McMenemy to the man known to all Saints fans as 'Le God' - Matthew Le Tissier, and from goal grabbers Mick Channon and Charlie Wayman to one club men like Francis Benali and Mr Southampton himself, Ted Bates, Wilson reveals why each of the 20 icons became the embodiment of the fans on the pitch through anecdotes, interviews and revelations. Not to mention charting how Southampton turned from a backwater side into a regular top flight club.
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Fine in Fine jacket. Fine condition. Know the Score Books, 2006. First UK edition-first impression. Red hardback(black lettering to the spine) with Dj(two small nicks on the edges of the Dj cover), both in fine condition. Illustrated with b/w photos. The book is new.250pp including Foreword, bibliography. Price un-clipped. A collectable first edition.
