Jack and Bobby: A story of brothers in conflict

by Leo McKinstry

Book Overview

The history of modern British football can largely be written through the stories of Jack and Bobby Charlton. Both were in the World Cup winning team of '66, and each has remained deeply involved in the game ever since.

The book traces the parallel lives of Jack and Bobby Charlton, following them from their schooldays through to the present day.

The brothers both played prominent roles in the finest hour of English football, the 1966...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0007336683
• ISBN13: 9780007336685
• Release Date: August 2009
• Publisher: Willow
• Length: 530 Pages
• Weight: 1.03 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 5.0" x 8.0"

Customer Reviews

Fabolous Biography

I love football nostaglia, and there are few books better than this. It examines the whole careers of Bobby and Jack Charlton from birth to now. Some great stories here, especially concerning Jack.Highly recommended.