Biting Back - My Autobiography ***Signed and Inscribed by Author***

Hunter, Norman; Warters, Don

ISBN 10: 0340830824 / ISBN 13: 9780340830826

Published by Hodder and Stoughton Limited, London, 2004

About this Item

First Edition / Third Print (number line on copyright page 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4). Hardback copy in light blue cloth boards with gilt lettering to spine. Unclipped dustjacket in new removable protective clear sleeve. 244pp. Colour and b/w photographs throughout. Signed and inscribed by Norman Hunter in blue ink to title page. Not library copy. (49/7).

Seller Inventory # ABE-1601637136460

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Biting Back - My Autobiography ***Signed and Inscribed by Author***
• Publisher: Hodder and Stoughton Limited, London
• Publication Date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0340830824
• ISBN 13: 9780340830826
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Near Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)

About this title

Synopsis

Norman Hunter was one of the greatest love-hate figures in football history. He played for Leeds during the 1960s and 1970s under the great Don Revie, earning himself the nickname 'Bites Yet Legs' due to his fierce tackling. However, this notorious reputation sometimes disguised the fact that he was a player of outstanding skill and talent; he won 28 caps for England and became the first ever footballer to achieve the Player of the Year award in 1973 from the Professional Footballers Association. Norman Hunter talks candidly about what it was like to gain a reputation as one of football's hard men, which at one memorable match resulted in a charge of misconduct by the FA. He reveals how he was witness to one of the most controversial chapters in Leeds United's history, the appointment of Brian Clough as successor to Don Revie, and recalls the stormy dressing room scenes that led up to Clough's sacking after only 44 days. Norman Hunter's fearless style in his playing days is reflected in his autobiography; his strong views and open recollections make for an intriguing story.

About the Author

Norman Hunter bagan playing for Leeds in the 1962-63 season at the age of 18. He featured in all Leeds' cup finals from 1965 to 1975 and won 28 caps for England. His popularity continues today; in a recent poll carried out by Leeds United's official monthly magazine to find the 100 greatest ever Leeds players, Norman Hunter came sixth. Norman Hunter is now a commentator for BBC Radio Leeds, and is known as the 'Voice of Leeds'.