Alan Shearer: Captain Fantastic by Reedie, Euan

John Blake. First edition-3rd printing. Hardcover. Fine/Near fine. Fine/Near fine.John Blake,2006.First edition-3rd printing(3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4).Black hardback(silver lettering to the spine) in fine condition, with Dj(a couple of nicks,scratches and crease on the Dj cover) in near fine condition.Illustrated with colour photos.Nice and clean pages as new,light shelf wear on the Dj cover.299pp including Appendix 1-Shearer fact file.Price un-clipped. This is another paragraph Product Description: Determined to make it in the world of soccer, Alan Shearer decided to leave school at the age of 15 and headed to Southampton where he had been picked up by a professional scout. Shearer quickly became a sought-after talent as he moved on to Blackburn Rovers, and in a record breaking transfer deal he finally made it back to his beloved North East when he signed for Newcastle United. He is a star player with dedicated leadership skills. As captain of the Toon Army, he inspires his team and proudly leads them out onto the pitch with determination to win. A footballing legend and hero to the fanatical and faithful Magpies fans, Shearer is one of the most important names in modern football. This book charts his rise to first team fame and his happy homecoming to the proud North.