Hands on Hearts: A Physio's Tale - Softcover

Alan Rae; Paul Kiddie

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1908373547 ISBN 13: 9781908373540

Publisher: Luath Press Ltd., 2012

Synopsis

As Heart of Midlothian FC's physiotherapist, Alan Rae was a vital member of the Tynecastle backroom staff for more than two decades. He was one of the few constants during a turbulent period in the club's rich history and his behind-the-scenes recollections will fascinate and entertain in equal measure.

From international superstars to mischievous boot-room boys, Rae shares his unique insight into the life of a great Scottish football institution. Hands on Hearts is a must-read for football fans everywhere – Jambos or otherwise – and for anyone who has ever wondered about the healing properties of the physio's magic sponge!

About this title

About the Author

ALAN RAE was a long-serving employee of Hearts Football Club, a firm presence in the team's dugout on match days. Part-time from 1982, whilst also working at Edinburgh Royal Infirmary, he later joined the club on a full-time basis. He was a well-respected member of the off-pitch team, and throughout his career witnessed eight managers, three owners and numerous players come and go. Alan left Hearts in 2005 after 23 years at Tynecastle stadium. He now lives in the Scottish Borders.

PAUL KIDDIE began his journalistic career with DC Thompson in Dundee in 1984, where he spent twelve years before joining the Edinburgh Evening News sports desk. A similar length of service with Scotsman Publications saw him report on Hearts for six tumultuous seasons, during which time he first met Alan Rae. After a year living in the USA, Paul was offered the change to return to Scotland as Communications Manager for Heart of Midlothian FC, a position he took up in January 2007.

Edition details

• Publisher: Luath Press Ltd.
• Publication date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1908373547
• ISBN 13: 9781908373540
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 224