Looking For Eric: In Search For The Leeds Greats (Mainstream Sport)

Broadbent, Rick

ISBN 10: 1840186968 / ISBN 13: 9781840186963

Published by Mainstream Publishing, 2002

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Looking For Eric: In Search For The Leeds Greats (Mainstream Sport)
• Publisher: Mainstream Publishing
• Publication Date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1840186968
• ISBN 13: 9781840186963
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Good
• Weight: 250 grams

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Synopsis

Ever since a "dodgy" referee and a crackly transistor radio reduced his family to tears as they listened to the 1975 European Cup final, Rick Broadbent has been both blessed and cursed to be a Leeds United fan. Looking for Eric is the story of his quest to track down the legends of Elland Road and discover if they lived, breathed, ate, slept, loved, and hated Leeds just as he had—or was it merely a day job? In the course of his journey, Broadbent gathers first-hand accounts of the best and worst moments in the club's history, including the championship triumphs, cup shocks, and European controversies, as well as unearthing a plethora of stories and anecdotes. We hear Peter Lorimer's description of Don Revie's neuroses, learn the real reasons behind Gordon Strachan's departure, witness Tony Currie's battle with the bottle, and discover who had a bust-up with the legendary Pele.

About the Author

Rick Broadbent is a freelance journalist and past winner of the BT Midlands Sports Journalist of the Year award. Previous publications include books on Muhammed Ali, Pel and Ayrton Senna.