22-02-2015 11:34 AM
I picked ths one up for a £1 yesterday in a local charity shop in Accrington.
Hardbacked first edition from 1981 titled "Trevor Brooking" An Autobiography, Part of the Pelham books series. signed by Sir Trevor Brooking and dedicated to John.
Sir Trevor David Brooking, CBE (born 2 October 1948) is a former England international footballer, manager, pundit and football administrator; he now works as director of football development in England.
He played most of his career for West Ham United making 647 appearances for the club. He won the 1975 FA Cup and the 1980 FA Cup in which he scored the only goal. He was also the club's player of the season on four occasions and caretaker manager on two occasions in 2003. Brooking played 47 times for England scoring five times. He was appointed as Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in 1981, elevated to Commander of same Order (CBE) in 1999, and knighted in 2004. In 2009 a stand at Upton Park was named after Brooking. Since retiring from playing, he has taken up a number of positions in broadcasting as an on-air analyst and in football and sports administration.
22-02-2015 11:58 AM
Nice big sig and a good addition to your book collection, Alex.
22-02-2015 3:24 PM
Another cracking book to find Alex. Doing really well this year, well done.
24-02-2015 7:14 PM
Yet another fantastic find Alex well done .
25-02-2015 8:27 PM
well done