Man Middle by Derek Bevan (8 results)
Language: English
Published by Poetry Wales Press, United Kingdom, Bridgend, 2001
- Softcover
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United KingdomWorldofBooks
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Biography of Derek Bevan perhaps the best-known and almost certainly the longest serving rugby union referee in the world, full of insights into the game and its players over the last twenty years, and including a trenchant commentary on the development of rules and professionalism. "A referee ca…n't make a bad game good, but he can make a good game bad." Basing his game on this assumption Derek Bevan became one of the world's best -- and best known -- rugby union referees he retired in 2000, aged fifty, after 32 years as the man in the middle. During his long career he refreed in all four World Cups (a record unlikely to be equalled) including the 1991 Final. He also refereed almost 50 internationals, 4 Welsh Cup Finals, World Cup Sevens, Hong Kong Sevens, Dubai Sevens and the Students World Cup Final. Even in retirement he is refereeing veterans matches around the world. Forced by injury to quit as a player (he'd been sent off 3 times as an "aggressive flanker") his love for the game turned him to refereeing and a prominence he would never have achieved as a player. He saw huges changes: world cups, player professionalism, the growth of the smaller nations, the development of the IRB and national Unions, rule changes to enhance the game. In this book Bevan explores those changes, recalls great matches and great players, and looks at the future for referees. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
- Hardcover
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Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Near Fine. Reprint. 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 160 pages.
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Seller: S.Carter, NEWPORT, United KingdomS.Carter
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Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. uk1st.edition.1st.printing/near fine hardback in near fine dustwrapper.this copy is inscribed by the author on the fep "best wishes-derek bevin". Inscribed by Author(s).
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Seller: Karl Eynon Books Ltd, tywyn, United KingdomKarl Eynon Books Ltd
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Hardback. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. 160 pages A very good copy iwith no previous ownership markings. complete dust jacket included.
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Seller: Chapter Two Books, Ammanford, United KingdomChapter Two Books
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Includes dust jacket. Signed. Signed dedication by the author. Derek Bevanâs The Man in the Middle is a frank, engaging memoir from one of rugby unionâs most respected referees. Bevan looks back over decades on the touchline, from his early days learning the craft to offici…ating at the highest levels of the international game, including multiple World Cups. He writes with humour and humility about the pressures of decision-making, the scrutiny referees face, and the characters â" players, coaches and fellow officials â" who shaped his career. Alongside the big matches and memorable moments, Bevan reflects on how the sport evolved and what it meant to hold authority in an environment defined by passion, physicality and split-second judgement. Itâs personable, insightful and full of behind-the-scenes colour, offering a rare view of rugby from the man tasked with keeping order when everything is on the line. SIGNED COPY.
Published by Seren, 2001
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Seller: Pastsport, London, United KingdomPastsport
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. 1st Edition. Autobiography of the famous welsh rugby referee. 8vo. 160pp. Fine copy. From our large stock of rugby books and publications.
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Seller: Books and Bobs, Swansea, United KingdomBooks and Bobs
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. FREE U.K. Shipping. FAMILY Business. FIRST Class Service. Full refund if not totally satisfied. 2001 SIGNED Hardback edition, complete with dust jacket. SIGNED and inscribed by Derek Bevan. Signed by Author(s).
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Seller: Virginia Bank Books., ACLE, Norfolk, NOR, United KingdomVirginia Bank Books.
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(9052) Hardback. 160 pages. B.w. illustrations. Fine in black boards with silver lettering to spine, in a fine unclipped d.w. No markings or inscriptions.
