The Iceman: The Story of the Most Successful Rugby League Coach Ever

Tom Mather, John Monie

ISBN 10: 1840185449 / ISBN 13: 9781840185447

Published by Mainstream Publishing 04/10/2001, 2001

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Iceman: The Story of the Most Successful Rugby League Coach Ever
• Publisher: Mainstream Publishing 04/10/2001
• Publication Date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1840185449
• ISBN 13: 9781840185447
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

John Monie is one of the most successful coach the game of rugby has ever seen. He has won Premiership Grand Finals on both sides of the world, and is the only man to have coached an English and Australian club which have both won every trophy available to them in a single season! These remarkable accomplishments were achieved by an ice-cool approach to the job, a total dedication to winning, which earned him the nickname of 'The Iceman'. This book tells his story, from his earliest days as a player whilst at school to his playing and coaching career. In his youth, Monie's toughness was honed in the boxing booth which came to town with the rodeo and proved useful with Bush club Woy-Woy, then Parramatta, Wigan and The Auckland Warriors. It is for his time at Wigan that people remember him, when the club won the League and Cup double in an unprecedented four consecutive seasons. The truth behind his leaving the club and the row it caused with the then club chairman is revealed.

About the Author

Tom Mather has written a number of books about the history of the rugby league game including Rugby League Myth (with Michael Latham) and The James Leytham Diary. A lifelong fan of rugby, having been involved in writing about, playing and administering the game, he presently lives on the Flyde Coast where he is head of psychology at a local school.