Rodney Marsh: I Was Born a Loose Cannon

Mention the name RODNEY MARSH and what do you think of? Controversy, a showman, maverick and unpredictable character. Yes, all of those and much more. Here, his characteristics come together in one of the most honest football books written to date.

Marsh does more than expose 'warts and all'; he goes where no other 'Loose Cannon' has been before. He explains in detail why he has emerged as such a personality you either love or hate.

From a violent 'no love' upbringing as a child, through his career at Fulham (twice), Queen's Park Rangers, Manchester City and then huge success on and off the pitch in America, Marsh doesn't hold back, just as he never has as a TV and Radio pundit.

Marsh falls out with people because he says what he thinks. He infuriated many managers and caches as a player has upset just as many with the forthright comments on the game and its future. But how he loves football, and that feeling runs through the book alongside the many stories and controversial moments.

As a player, Marsh had more skill thanmost but did he waste it? As a person he is hard to break down. Why? As a loveable rogue, he has few equals and that is what this book is about. For the first time Marsh goes public on an extraordinary career. 'Loose Cannon' is the perfect title for the book because that is what he is. Still.