Looking for Eric: In Search of the Leeds Greats (Mainstream Sport)
Book Details
Author(s)Rick Broadbent
PublisherMainstream Publishing
ISBN / ASIN1840186968
ISBN-139781840186963
AvailabilityUsually ships in 24 hours
Sales Rank3,863,452
MarketplaceUnited States 🇺🇸
Description
Ever since a "dodgy" referee and a crackly transistor radio reduced his family to tears as they listened to the 1975 European Cup final, Rick Broadbent has been both blessed and cursed to be a Leeds United fan. Looking for Eric is the story of his quest to track down the legends of Elland Road and discover if they lived, breathed, ate, slept, loved, and hated Leeds just as he had—or was it merely a day job? In the course of his journey, Broadbent gathers first-hand accounts of the best and worst moments in the club's history, including the championship triumphs, cup shocks, and European controversies, as well as unearthing a plethora of stories and anecdotes. We hear Peter Lorimer's description of Don Revie's neuroses, learn the real reasons behind Gordon Strachan's departure, witness Tony Currie's battle with the bottle, and discover who had a bust-up with the legendary Pele.



