Heroes – David Seaman - Hardcover

Dodd, Philip

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0002188201 ISBN 13: 9780002188203

Publisher: Willow, 1998

Synopsis

David Seaman’s inspired performances for Arsenal and England have led him to be classed as one of the goalkeeping greats of his generation.

Sporting Heroes is a brand new series of highly illustrated, action-packed profiles of the top footballers in action in the Premier League.

Six titles... six heroes...

David Seaman
· Robbie Fowler
· David Beckham
· Ryan Giggs
· Alan Shearer
· Gianfranco Zola

Each fun-filled book contains everything you ever wanted to know about your favourite footballing hero – the great goals, his team-mates, the fans, the celebrations – and much more.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

A BRAND NEW SERIES OF FAST-MOVING, GOAL-GRABBING SOCCER CELEBRATIONS

One of the most popular goalkeepers in footballing history, David Seaman is perhaps best known for his heroic performance during England's Euro 96 campaign.

Seaman's legendary saves and winning friendliness towards the fans have earned the 6'4'' Yorkshireman a permanent place in football's history books and unbounded adulation in the hearts of Arsenal supporters.

'DAVID SEAMAN' began his footballing career as an apprentice to Leeds United. By 1990, he had undergone three club transfers before Arsenal offered a record £1.3 million – the largest sum ever paid for a goalkeeper – to buy him from QPR. It was a shrewd move on the part of the Gunners: during Seaman's first session they lost only one of their 38 League games, notching up the smallest tally of defeats in the Leagues 102-year history.

During Euro 96 die-hard football fans and one-season wonders alike were captivated by his skill and personality, the traits which led to him being awarded with a Euro 96 special Man of the Match award.

Seaman's outstanding style has finally led him to the greatest accolade of all: his appointment as captain of the England squad. A fitting tribute for the nation's hero.

Noam Friedlander has worked as an intern on the CNN International Sports Desk in Atlanta. Since then, she has worked on the 'Sunday Times' Sports Desk, 'The Box' magazine and the 'Manchester United Official Review 96/7'. She is now a freelance journalist and contributes to 'FourFourTwo, Glory, Glory Man United' and Manchester United magazines.

About the Author:

Philip Dodd is a writer and publishing consultant specialising in popular culture, including sport and music. In 1996 he was the publisher of The Virgin Book of Football Records.

About this edition

• Publisher: Willow
• Publication date: 1998
• ISBN 10: 0002188201
• ISBN 13: 9780002188203
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 96