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This work follows Alan Shearer's successful career as a footballer. His stunning performance in Euro '96, when he was top scorer, led to his record transfer to his home team of Newcastle for #15 million, and his appointment as England captain. ... Read more

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HEAVEN FOR FANS OF THE TOON
I'm keen to review as many Newcastle writers and Newcastle themed books, I've been once or twice to the city and it's something special. This one has to be in there.

A nostalgic look at the heroes we have cheered on from the terraces of St James's.

Jackie Milburn, Shearer, Macdonald, Hughie Gallagher, they're all there. A must for all Newcastle fans. ... Read more

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Alan Shearer, in this book, shares his secrets and tips on a range of football techniques, from training techniques to scoring positions, to how to take a perfect penalty. He also talks about his childhood goal-scoring heroes and his footballing ambitions. ... Read more

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This title provides the first definitive story of how football arrived in the Hotbed of the North East and Tyneside. It includes many previously unpublished and vintage illustrations of the Pioneers of the North. It features introduction by Alan Shearer OBE; Review coverage in local and national press and football media. The North East of England has long been recognised as a Hotbed of Football with both Newcastle United and Sunderland providing the English game with some of the finest ever line-ups and most celebrated players in football's history, as well as arguably the country's most passionate supporters. Pioneers of the North is a comprehensive account of how football developed and took a grip on the very life and soul of the region, on Tyneside in particular but also in Northumberland as well as neighbouring County Durham. Related in detail is the social and sporting background, the origins of football and its growth from Berwick in the north to Darlington and Middlesbrough in the south.The book has a principle focus on the important embryonic clubs of Tyneside in the late 1870s; Tyne Association and Newcastle Rangers and thereafter switches to the development of Newcastle United from their pioneering clubs, Stanley and Newcastle East End, as well as Newcastle West End, great rivals during the period from 1881 to 1893 when Newcastle United joined the Football League. Other significant clubs which took a non-league route in development are examined notably Shankhouse Black Watch as well as forgotten pioneer teams such as Rendel and Elswick Leather Works, all to figure in FA Cup action during the Victorian years. Personalities and celebrated names to generate what has now become that Hotbed of Football are explored, as are notable points in development and many of the famous matches of the Victorian era. The book is well illustrated with many rare archive photographs, as well as location plans of several of the now lost pioneering football sites of the distant past. ... Read more

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Blackburn Rovers' Alan Shearer is one of England's top strikers. This book is his diary of the 1994-1995 season during which: he was the lone striker at the tip of Terry Venables famed "Christmas Tree" formation for England; the player witness the birth of his second daughter, Hollie; the game of football was called into disrepute; and the formation of a striking partnership for the first time with Chris Sutton (worth a combined #9.2 million). ... Read more

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Providing a range of customized football training methods, this book covers aerobic power and flexibility through to injury prevention, nutritional advice and motivational techniques. It also draws on the experience of some of the top names in the game, such as Alan Shearer and Steve McManaman. ... Read more

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Alan Shearer began as an apprentice footballer at Southampton. When he moved from Blackburn back to Newcastle in 1996, he became the most expensive player in history. This book follows the career of the England captain, exploring his relationships with colleagues and his family life. ... Read more

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Literacy World is evolving with the renewed Framework to provide all the support you need to deliver Shared Reading and Writing, Guided Reading, ICT and Speaking and Listening at Key Stage 2/P4-7. A wealth of quality resources, exceptional teacher support and complete differentiation makes Literacy World your only choice for fiction and non-fiction at Key Stage 2/P4-7. ... Read more

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Following his debut for Southampton in 1991, Alan will be choosing the best photographs that highlight his finest moments in the game, and working alongside Dave Harrison, he will caption each of them as well as provide an extended introduction on the clubs and countries he has played against, players he's faced, and the characters he's met along the way. His Newcastle United coach and fan - Sir Bobby Robson, will provide the foreword. This will be the only book anyone will need to fully appreciate the career of one of the game's greatest players, who is acclaimed as one of the last great true centre forwards. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Semana, published by Spanish Publications, Inc. on May 28, 1998. The length of the article is 903 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Inglaterra. (selección nacional de fútbol parte del grupo F en el mundial de Francia 98)(TT: England) (TA: national soccer team part of the F group in France '98 World Cup)
Publication: Semana (Magazine/Journal)
Date: May 28, 1998
Publisher: Spanish Publications, Inc.
Volume: v5Issue: n275Page: p4D(1)

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