Nobby Stiles : After the Ball - My Autobiography

Stiles, Nobby

ISBN 10: 0340828870 / ISBN 13: 9780340828878

Published by Hodder & Stoughton, 2003

Seller Inventory # U9780340828878

Synopsis:

'After the Ball' is Nobby Stiles' account of a lifetime spent living and breathing football. Signed to Manchester United at the age of fifteen, he progressed to the England team, and had a starring role in the 1966 World Cup. He is one of only two Englishmen (Bobby Charlton is the other) to win both the World Cup and the European Cup.

After playing at the highest level, Nobby Stiles became a manager, then a youth coach at Old Trafford, where he dealt with the new United of Beckham, Scholes, Giggs and the Neville brothers. His appraisals of these players from this exciting period are revealed, as well as studies of unforgettable teammates such as George Best and Bobby Charlton.

This frank and entertaining autobiography celebrates the remarkable life of one of England's most charismatic of players.

About the Author:

Nobby Stiles was born in Collyhurst, Manchester in 1942. He played for Manchester Schoolboys and Lancashire Schoolboys before joining Manchester United as a fifteen year old amateur in September 1957. He collected 28 England caps, and made 392 appearances for Manchester United.

Nobby Stiles returned to Old Trafford as a youth coach from 1989-93. He was awarded the OBE in 2000.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Nobby Stiles : After the Ball - My ...
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
Publication Date: 2003
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: 38141551
Signed: 3/10/2026 9:33:30 AM
Edition: 1773135210.