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Synopsis
The war against Germany is about to be declared. In front of a 23,000-strong crowd at Burnden Park, Bolton Wanderers captain, Harry Goslin, gives a rousing speech before leading the entire team to the local Territorial Army drill hall where they all sign up. For the next six years, as gunners in the 53rd Field Regiment of the Bolton Artillery, they face some of the heaviest fighting of World War II, in France, North Africa, and Italy, and also establish themselves as a formidable regimental football team. Of the full squad only one is killed in action—the remainder return home to their families and to their football careers. This is more than a war or a football story, however. It is the story of three individuals: Ray Westwood, his inseparable team-mate Ernie Forest, whose ready wit carries them through in the face of adversity; and Nat Lofthouse, who is still only a schoolboy when war intervenes to link their destinies.
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About the Author
Tim Purcell lives in Buckinghamshire with his wife and two sons. He has had an illustrious career in the media which has included writing for TV and Radio as well as writing, producing and directing feature films, corporate videos and music promos. Mike Gething has been a fanatical supporter of the Bolton Wanderers since he saw his first game in 1968. He is currently chairman of the Bolton Wanderers Supporters' Club in London. He works in the music business.
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- PublisherMainstream Publishing
- Publication date2001
- ISBN 10 184018583X
- ISBN 13 9781840185836
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages157
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