Celtic a biography in nine lives is another great addition to this catalogue. One afternoon in lisbon by kevin mccarra, pat woods alibris. Choosing to structure the book around the lives of eight key men in celtic s history and the relatively unheralded. Presumably that problem inspired the format of kevin mccarra s biography of celtic. A biography in nine lives takes its structure from nine key individuals associated with the club since its inception, and. Celtic by kevin mccarra overdrive rakuten overdrive. As a lifelong supporter of the club, and one of scotlands most respected football journalists, kevin mccarra s biography of celtic fuses the frustrated ardour of a fan to the perceptiveness with which he plies his trade. Celtic a biography in nine lives view attachment 1180 celtic. Save up to 80% by choosing the etextbook option for isbn. Kevin mccarra s new book celtic a biography in nine lives should be out on april 5th. Mccarra born 1 february 1958 in glasgow is a scottish sportswriter and former chief football correspondent for the guardian newspaper. He is the former chief football correspondent for the guardian and has authored several books about celtic fc. Chapters on the main players and their part in celtic s history as it evolved guys like john glass,willie maley,jock stein and even a chapter on the celtic support represented by the legend that was flax.
Its always good to cosy up with a cup of tea and a good celtic read. Police appeal as scots journalist goes missing on visit to. Celtic ebook by kevin mccarra 9780571275816 rakuten kobo. A biography in nine lives, takes its structure from. Kevin mccarra despite celtic fans chants, the loss of rangers would be felt by everyone in scottish football, not least their old firm partner thu 8 mar 2012 11. He previously worked at scotland on sunday, the sunday times and the times.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Mr mccarra was visiting the city from glasgow with his wife, susan stewart. From john glass, their tenacious first president and willie maley, who played in celtic s first match against rangers in 1888, to the legendary jock stein, who led the club to european glory in 1967 and martin oneill, the most popular and successful manager since stein, kevin mccarra explores the history and recounts the flavour of this most. A biography in nine lives when saturday comes fanzine most club histories are too dry. Deals with the nine key individuals associated with the celtic club since its inception, and touches on aspects of that persons life to explore key themes in the clubs history. Scots sports journalist found safe and well after going. A biography in nine lives takes its structure from nine key individuals associated with the club since its inception, and touches on aspects of that persons life. From john glass, their tenacious first president and willie maley, who played in celtics first match against rangers in 1888, to the legendary jock stein, who led the club to european glory in 1967 and martin oneill, the most popular and successful manager since stein, kevin. Ive read a few autobiographies of celtic playersmanagers etc but have never read any books about celtic, the club. Kevin mccarra celtic a biography in nine lives world of.
From john glass, their tenacious first president and willie maley, who played in celtics first match against rangers in 1888, to the legendary jock. Celtic by kevin mccarra is available in these libraries. A biography in nine lives, takes its structure from nine key individuals associated with the club since its inception, and touches on aspects of that persons life to explore key themes in the clubs history. Read celtic a biography in nine lives by kevin mccarra available from rakuten kobo. A biography in nine lives by kevin mccarra hardback, 2012 at the best online. Scots sports journalist found safe and well after going missing in manchester kevin mccarra, 59, has authored several books on celtic fc and. Buy celtic book online at low prices in india celtic. Buy celtic by kevin mccarra from waterstones today. Kindle store buy a kindle kindle books kindle unlimited prime reading. Written by the respected football journalist kevin mccarra how rarely is that said nowadays. A biography in nine lives by mccarra, kevin and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Buy one afternoon in lisbon by kevin mccarra, pat woods online at alibris. Celtic a biography in nine lives by kevin mccarra read more on celtic books new book inside the divide by richard wilsonread more on celtic books the much awaited book celtic opuslaunched at celtic park on 25th nov 2010. Anything but the longest book can only scrape the surface of over a century in the life of an institution that means so much to so many people.
From john glass, their tenacious first president and willie maley, who played in celtic s first match against rangers in 1888, to the legendary jock stein, who led the club to. In a city of 600,000 people, two clubs the historically catholic celtic and the historically protestant rangers each draw average crowds of nearly 50,000. A biography in nine lives, takes its structure from nine key. The death of rangers would be nothing to celebrate kevin. Kevin mccarra focuses on nine key individuals associated with the celtic club since its inception, and touches on aspects of that persons life to explore key themes in the clubs history. Celtic a biography in nine lives by kevin mccarra as a lifelong supporter of the club, and one of scotlands most respected football journalists, kevin mccarra s biography of celtic fuses the frustrated ardour of a fan to the perceptiveness with which he plies his trade. He often appeared on the guardian podcast football weekly hosted by james richardson. Think there might be even more books coming out this year j most ardent followers of celtic s history have a book in them but at least all those got to print and deservingly so, theres at least 2 up and coming books i can think of that im really looking forward to reading, i couldnt say that about the past years although i did look forward to kevin mccarras book. Police appeal as scots sport journalist goes missing on visit to manchester with wife kevin mccarra, 59, from glasgow has authored several books about celtic. Probably nowhere in europe is as footballmad as glasgow. Sportblog victory in moscow owes much to eclectic approach of celtic scouts. In these days of enforced isolation, ive taken refuge in the printed word.