Taking le Tiss

Nonfiction, Sports, Football (Soccer), Biography & Memoir
Cover of the book Taking le Tiss by Matt Le Tissier, HarperCollins Publishers
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Matt Le Tissier ISBN: 9780007341085
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Publication: August 20, 2009
Imprint: HarperSport Language: English
Author: Matt Le Tissier
ISBN: 9780007341085
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Publication: August 20, 2009
Imprint: HarperSport
Language: English

The fascinating, insightful and at times hilarious memoirs of one of the most gifted and enigmatic British footballers of the last 25 years. Nicknamed "Le God" by the Southampton faithful, Matt Le Tissier was not cast from the same mould as 99% of other professional footballers. A real "one-off" if ever there was one, he was a one-club man in a 16-year career that brought little in the way of trophies but countless plaudits from footballs fans and commentators alike. To the old school brigade he was a "luxury player", someone with a less than ideal work rate and waistline who simply wouldn't conform to the blueprint of a typically hard-working, unsophisticated British player. Terry Venables and Glenn Hoddle found it all too easy to leave him out of their England squads. But to the vast majority Le Tissier was a maverick to be treasured, a flair player who lit up every match he played in and delighted fans with his sumptuous technique and élan for the beautiful game. In fact, the kind of skilful, inventive player and scorer of wonderful goals this country produces all too rarely. Did he simply enjoy the comfort zone of being a big fish in a small pond? Or did he display commendable loyalty in staying with Southampton for his entire career? Did he shun opportunities to move on? Were England managers right not to pick him so many times? Would Fabio Capello pick him for England now? Does the British game discourage his style of play? And how much would he be worth in today's transfer market? Taking Le Tiss is the great man's first chance to answer all these questions and many more. It is also a delightfully self-deprecating and witty story from a player who was more of a Big-Mac-and-fries than a chicken-and-beans man.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

The fascinating, insightful and at times hilarious memoirs of one of the most gifted and enigmatic British footballers of the last 25 years. Nicknamed "Le God" by the Southampton faithful, Matt Le Tissier was not cast from the same mould as 99% of other professional footballers. A real "one-off" if ever there was one, he was a one-club man in a 16-year career that brought little in the way of trophies but countless plaudits from footballs fans and commentators alike. To the old school brigade he was a "luxury player", someone with a less than ideal work rate and waistline who simply wouldn't conform to the blueprint of a typically hard-working, unsophisticated British player. Terry Venables and Glenn Hoddle found it all too easy to leave him out of their England squads. But to the vast majority Le Tissier was a maverick to be treasured, a flair player who lit up every match he played in and delighted fans with his sumptuous technique and élan for the beautiful game. In fact, the kind of skilful, inventive player and scorer of wonderful goals this country produces all too rarely. Did he simply enjoy the comfort zone of being a big fish in a small pond? Or did he display commendable loyalty in staying with Southampton for his entire career? Did he shun opportunities to move on? Were England managers right not to pick him so many times? Would Fabio Capello pick him for England now? Does the British game discourage his style of play? And how much would he be worth in today's transfer market? Taking Le Tiss is the great man's first chance to answer all these questions and many more. It is also a delightfully self-deprecating and witty story from a player who was more of a Big-Mac-and-fries than a chicken-and-beans man.

More books from HarperCollins Publishers

Cover of the book Inspector French and the Starvel Hollow Tragedy (Inspector French Mystery, Book 3) by Matt Le Tissier
Cover of the book Coast: Recipes from Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way by Matt Le Tissier
Cover of the book Tommy: The British Soldier on the Western Front by Matt Le Tissier
Cover of the book Cold Granite (Logan McRae, Book 1) by Matt Le Tissier
Cover of the book A Daughter’s Courage by Matt Le Tissier
Cover of the book The Victim by Matt Le Tissier
Cover of the book The Silver Dark Sea by Matt Le Tissier
Cover of the book The Great British Tuck Shop by Matt Le Tissier
Cover of the book On Fishing by Matt Le Tissier
Cover of the book The Flower Seller by Matt Le Tissier
Cover of the book Sagittarius Tarot Forecasts 2018 by Matt Le Tissier
Cover of the book Kidnap the Emperor! (SAS Operation) by Matt Le Tissier
Cover of the book Giant Killer (Infinity Drake, Book 3) by Matt Le Tissier
Cover of the book Dragon Danger / Grasshopper Glue (Wizzbang Wizard) by Matt Le Tissier
Cover of the book Star Crazy Me by Matt Le Tissier
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy