Danny Blanchflower, a Glorious Life: The Authorised 100th Anniversary Biography of a Global Football Icon

Danny Blanchflower: A Glorious Life is the authorised biography of a football icon who helped revolutionise the game, told with exclusive insight from those who knew him best.

Foreword by Blanchflower?(TM)s only son, Richard Blanchflower.

By award-winning writer Mike Donovan, a journalist for more than 50 years and twice winner at the British Sports Journalism Awards.

Admired for his eloquence, humour and talent for innovation and inspiration, Blanchflower blazed a trail from Glentoran to Barnsley, Aston Villa, Northern Ireland and, ultimately, to Tottenham Hotspur. Read and discover:

• Blanchflower?(TM)s fascinating story ?" brought to life by the thoughts and memories of those closest to him ?" family, media colleagues and fellow footballers
• Exclusive insights into his upbringing and family life
• How he locked horns with the hierarchy at Barnsley, Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur
• How he helped create and lead one of the greatest club sides of all time at Spurs, becoming the Lilywhites?(TM) most successful captain ever
• How he led Northern Ireland to the World Cup quarter-finals for the only time in its history
• His post-playing career as a respected journalist, and why he turned down TV?(TM)s This Is Your Life

Perfect for all Spurs fans plus any sports fan wanting to learn more about a legend who made history and changed the face of football.