From the publisher:
Danny Blanchflower: A Glorious Life is the authorised biography of a football icon who helped revolutionise the game, told with exclusive insight from those who knew him best.
Foreword by Blanchflower’s only son, Richard Blanchflower.
By award-winning writer Mike Donovan, a journalist for more than 50 years and twice winner at the British Sports Journalism Awards.
Admired for his eloquence, humour and talent for innovation and inspiration, Blanchflower blazed a trail from Glentoran to Barnsley, Aston Villa, Northern Ireland and, ultimately, to Tottenham Hotspur. Read and discover:
- Blanchflower’s fascinating story – brought to life by the thoughts and memories of those closest to him – family, media colleagues and fellow footballers
- Exclusive insights into his upbringing and family life
- How he locked horns with the hierarchy at Barnsley, Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur
- How he helped create and lead one of the greatest club sides of all time at Spurs, becoming the Lilywhites’ most successful captain ever
- How he led Northern Ireland to the World Cup quarter-finals for the only time in its history
- His post-playing career as a respected journalist, and why he turned down TV’s This Is Your Life
Perfect for all Spurs fans plus any sports fan wanting to learn more about a legend who made history and changed the face of football.
The author:
Award-winning writer Mike Donovan is the author of numerous Tottenham-related books including The Jimmy Greaves We Knew, Football's Braveheart (Dave Mackay), The King of White Hart Lane (Alan Gilzean), Glory, Glory Lane, Spurs' Greatest Games, Spurs' Unsung Hero (Terry Dyson) and Takenote! (Darren Anderton). Mike met and paid tribute to Danny Blanchflower in Blanchflower’s benefit match programme and saw him play throughout his time at Spurs.
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