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Description for Spirit of '55
Paperback. In 2009, Warrington RLFC reached the nadir of their long-term underachievement, prompting an open letter from their number one fan signed 'Spirit of '55' in reference to the club's last championship season. The book follows the much-improved side's attempt to lay the ghosts of the past and become 2012 champions, building to a play-off climax. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: WSJF2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 217 x 139 x 14. Weight in Grams: 254.
In 2009, Warrington RLFC reached the nadir of their long-term, chronic underachievement, prompting one fan to write to the local newspaper questioning the players' commitment. He signed the letter 'Spirit of '55' - a reference to the year the club were last champions. Results began to improve dramatically, with back-to-back Challenge Cup wins followed by a League Leader's Shield - but still no championship. Spirit of '55 follows Warrington's quest to become champions in 2012, as seen through the eyes of their most passionate fan. But are the team cursed by the town's expectations, and the ghost of '55? Laced ... Read more
In 2009, Warrington RLFC reached the nadir of their long-term, chronic underachievement, prompting one fan to write to the local newspaper questioning the players' commitment. He signed the letter 'Spirit of '55' - a reference to the year the club were last champions. Results began to improve dramatically, with back-to-back Challenge Cup wins followed by a League Leader's Shield - but still no championship. Spirit of '55 follows Warrington's quest to become champions in 2012, as seen through the eyes of their most passionate fan. But are the team cursed by the town's expectations, and the ghost of '55? Laced ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Pitch Publishing Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
224
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
Number of Pages
224
Place of Publication
Hove, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781909178564
SKU
V9781909178564
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Ref
99-5
About Rob Watson
Rob Watson is a lifelong Warrington rugby league fan, having spent the majority of his 35 years in the town, and made a living coaching the game in local schools, universities and youth clubs. The author of three novels to date, Rob's twin passions for sport and storytelling come together to produce the fan's-eye-view drama of The Spirit of '55. ... Read more
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