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Soccer Satisfied, Hardback Book

Soccer Satisfied Hardback

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As supporter, player and broadcaster, John Gwynne has enjoyed a lifelong passion for football.

In 'Soccer Satisfied' we follow a footballing journey which originated in the Shropshire countryside of the 1950s.

Shrewsbury Town was the local league team but a move to Manchester triggered over sixty years of undying love for Manchester City.

This sky blue thread weaves through the book, interspersed with memories of John's own playing career at grass roots level, anecdotes from his broadcasting career on local radio and for Sky's 'Soccer Saturday' and memorable evenings on the dinner circuit.

John has met and befriended many great characters including Bert Trautmann, Denis Law, Jimmy Armfield and Gordon Banks.

Meetings with Sir Matt Busby, Bobby Moore and Sir Alex Ferguson have left a lasting impression.

Pain and passion are felt as he writes movingly of the Munich tragedy and the death of his beloved and ever-supportive wife Margaret.

On a lighter note, there are a host of humorous anecdotes and one of broadcasting's most distinctive voices can be heard on every page. 'Soccer Satisfied' is a warm, nostalgic journey connecting two quite different eras.

The game has changed markedly but John's enthusiasm for it has not dimmed.

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