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Looking for Eric
In Search of the Leeds Greats
- Author:
- By Rick Broadbent
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- Paperback
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- Published: 10th Oct 2002
- ISBN: 1840186968
- Pages: 224
- Size: 198mm x 129mm
From Word of Sport:
One of the things that intrigues football fans more than any other is surely theu nknown reality of what players are really like. In this heartfelt tribute to his heroes, life-long Leeds fan Rick Braodbent celebrates some of the Elland Road legends and recaptures some of those glorious moments in their careers.
From the Publisher:
Ever since a 'dodgy' referee and a crackly transistor radio reduced his family to tears as they listened to the 1975 European Cup final, Rick Broadbent has been both blessed and cursed to be a Leeds United fan.
Looking for Eric is the story of his quest to track down the legends of Elland Road and discover if they lived, breathed, ate, slept, loved and hated Leeds just as he had - or was it just a day job?
In the course of his travels, Broadbent gathers first-hand accounts of the best and worst moments in the club's history, including the championship triumphs, cup shocks and the European controversies, as well as unearthing some intriguing stories and anecdotes.
From the Book:
“First Page:
Eric was different. Anyone could see that. Maybe it was those thick, black eyebrows which resembled slugs on steroids and were forever raised in quizzical superiority. Or maybe it was the way he insisted on wearing his collar up and puffing out his chest like a peacock in full display. Whatever it was, no other player has caused eager-to-please fans to turn up to Leeds' training ground dressed in full combat gear, only to realise their hero had actually said he was heavily influenced by the poet Rimbaud rather than Rambo. And, of course, no other player would ever seek vengeance on a foul-mouthed supporter by launching into a kung fu kick and then citing metaphysical meanderings about seagulls and trawlers as his defence.”
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