The Life of Brian Honour: The Biography of Brian Honour - Hardcover

John Riddle; Brian Honour; Peter Beardsley

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1906358222 ISBN 13: 9781906358228

Publisher: Apex Publishing Ltd, Essex, 2008

Synopsis

Brian Honour was born in the former pit village of Horden, County Durham, and his passion from a young age was always to become a professional footballer. Despite the odds and many setbacks, that's exactly what he achieved, giving his all to the game and earning respect from fans, fellow players and the media alike. Many believed his skills would clinch him a place with a Premiership side and, although this was never to be, he is rightly considered a legend and The Life of Brian is a fitting tribute to the man who was affectionately dubbed 'Mr Hartlepool United'. Brian first became involved in football at the age of four, when Sir Stanley Matthews visited his home. He subsequently signed Schoolboy forms for Aston Villa, where he stayed for three years before being rejected as being too small. He then went for a trial at Darlington and signed as an apprentice, and in 1982, at the age of 18, he obtained a full professional contract. However, his dreams were soon shattered for a secon...

Edition details

• Publisher: Apex Publishing Ltd, Essex
• Publication date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1906358222
• ISBN 13: 9781906358228
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 160