Oh Joey, Joey!
My Life in Football, by Joey Jones
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The Kop has had its heroes over the years - Billy Liddell, Kevin Keegan, Kenny Dalglish ' but not many
have been taken to the fans hearts quite like Joey Jones. His trademark clenched fist salute as he ran
from the tunnel signalled the arrival on the pitch of a living legend.
In a playing career spanning three decades, Joey Jones once became the most-capped footballer in Welsh history and won almost every major honour in football, including the European Cup. This stunning memoir traces an incredible life in football, told by one of the games most popular players. From humble roots in North Wales, Joey's obsession with the game began at an early age. When he wasn't practising football (or in trouble with the police!) he was sure to be travelling to see the great Shankly side of the late 1960s. As he cheered on stars like Ian St John, Roger Hunt and his idol Tommy Smith, he dreamed that one day he'd be out on the pitch with the best of them. Eight years later that dream would come true when Joey played alongside Smith as Liverpool won the 1977 European Cup in Rome. Told with the characteristic warmth and humour that Joey is is well loved for, this autobiography tells a story of ambition, talent and success - his triumphs all over the world, the players Joey worked with along the way, and his brushes with the glamorous world of celebrity. We also learn about the personal side of this consummate professional's life - Joey the family man, the strength of his 30-year marriage and his recovery from a life-threatening heart operation in 2002. This long-awaited autobiography is a wonderful testament to an exceptional figure in football, and a treasure trove of memories for anyone interested in the history of the game. The book retails at £17.99 and is published by Blake Publishing. You can order a signed copy of the book, and in doing so ensure that all profits from the sales of the book will go to the Wrexham Supporters Trust and the fight to save Wrexham AFC by e-mailing ohjoey@wst.org.uk with your contact details or by sending a cheque to Oh Joey Joey, WST, PO Box 2200, Wrexham, LL12 9WG. You can either arrange to collect the book for £17.99, or receive the book by post for £20.50 with P & P. |