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James Leighton | 304 pages | 31 Jan 2013 | Simon & Schuster Ltd | 9780857207821 | English | London, Duncan Edwards: The Greatest by James Leighton

Sign up and get a free eBook! Join our mailing list! By James Leighton. Paperback eBook. About The Book. About The Author. James Leighton. Product Details. Resources and Downloads. Get a FREE e-book by joining our mailing list today! More books from this author: James Leighton. More books in this series: MUFC. Read it. Correctly positing that England's greatest ever player was cut down way before his prime. Jul 17, Luke Staples - Preston rated it it was amazing. A Great book about a legend. Oct 15, Venky rated it liked it Shelves: non-fiction. On the 6th of February , a British European Airways flight of the "Elizabethan" class, took off, or attempted to take off on its third attempt off a slush-covered runway at the -Riem airport. On board were a glittering assortment of some of the finest footballers, England and the world had the privilege to see. The flight also had some of the most stellar journalists to have put pen to paper. The Manchester United footballers, lovingly referred to as "Busby's Babes" had qualified On the 6th of February , a British European Airways flight of the "Elizabethan" class, took off, or attempted to take off on its third attempt off a slush-covered runway at the Munich-Riem airport. The Manchester United footballers, lovingly referred to as "Busby's Babes" had qualified for the semi-finals of the European Cup by the skin of their teeth after having drawn their last game against Red Star . The aircraft careened off the runway, ploughed through a fence and had its tail dismantled after making contact with a house. Amidst the tangled wreckage of metal and leather were 20 bodies out of a total of 44 passengers. In one cruel fell swoop the world had lost one of its greatest collection of athletes. The youngest star to perish in the ill-fated crash after a brave fight for life in the Rechts der Isar Hospital that lasted 15 days was the most acclaimed player of them all. The 21 year old Duncan Edwards had already clocked up 18 international appearances for England, in addition to over appearances for Manchester United. The proud winner of 3 consecutive FA Youth Cup Championships, Edwards was at the pinnacle of his form and at the peak of the footballing world. A certified and unassuming genius, Edwards was a complete footballer. Although his favourite position was left-half he could be found prowling the whole pitch donning the alternate mantles of , defender and a powerful striker possessing one of the most powerful long range shooting abilities. In this touching book, James Leighton pays tribute to arguably the most complete footballer the world has had the privilege to witness, albeit for an extremely short period of time. The book sketches the rise and rise of Edwards from a schoolboy prodigy to a Manchester United talisman. The book also provides gleaning insights into the impeccable character of this gentle giant who was a near teetotaler and a stickler for discipline. Grasping out of the hands of Wanderers who almost signed him, Duncan Edwards distinguished himself under the able stewardship of Sir and Jimmy Murphy to make the "Theatre of Dreams" at his personal playground. James Leighton is impartial and unbiased in his assessment of this prodigy. Taking recourse to newspaper reports and views of his team mates and opponents alike, Leighton paints the picture of Duncan Edwards on a pristine canvas. Duncan Edwards did not live long to play the game that he so dearly loved. But in the short span of time that he did, he left the whole footballing world a debt of gratitude that could never be repaid, until eternity. Jan 07, Steven Kedie rated it really liked it. This book is an excellent biography of Duncan Edwards. As a United fan I felt I knew Edwards the player from previous books and footage I'd seen quite well. Following reading this book I now feel I know Edwards the man too. Very moving book, thoroughly enjoyed it. Andy rated it it was amazing May 03, Kevin Holland rated it it was amazing Dec 30, Anne Williams rated it really liked it Sep 07, Matt Fletcher rated it it was amazing Jan 30, Mahlon rated it really liked it Feb 14, Katharine rated it liked it May 28, Andy Phillipson rated it it was amazing Apr 13, Darren O'Callaghan rated it it was amazing Jan 03, Joe Trigg rated it really liked it Jul 13, Daz Hall rated it it was amazing Nov 30, Amine Berbatov rated it it was amazing Jul 16, Reginald Riley rated it it was amazing Jun 27, John Gill rated it liked it Sep 14, Andrew rated it really liked it Jul 04, Daniel Burdett rated it really liked it Apr 29, Rory O'brien rated it it was amazing Sep 04, Edwards could muster a shot of extraordinary power. Charlton distinctly remembers a goalkeeper once ducking a shot from Edwards and conceding a goal rather than trying to save it. England could have had a hat-trick of World Cup wins. He captained England schoolboys, England Unders, and had he lived would surely have succeeded Billy Wright as captain of the senior side. It is difficult to play the "What if? As league champions in and with Edwards in the side, United became the first English side to play in the fledgling European Cup, and in it Edwards thrived against the finest players on the continent, helping United reach the semifinals in their first season before they lost to the eventual winners Real Madrid. In February United qualified for the semifinals of the European Cup for a second consecutive season with a draw against . Once inside, Edwards assumed they would stay overnight and sent a telegram to his landlady Mrs. Dorman in : "All flights cancelled. Flying tomorrow. Edwards sustained terrible injuries, including damaged kidneys, broken ribs, a collapsed lung, a broken pelvis and several fractures of his right thigh, and for 15 days he bravely clung to life. During those dark days, Charlton recalls visiting Edwards in his bed, and seeing how much pain he was in. But on February 21 at a. Edwards finally succumbed to his injuries. Duncan Edwards: The Greatest by James Leighton | Waterstones

Added to basket. Sir Matt Busby. Patrick Barclay. Philippe Auclair. Duncan Hamilton. Tommy Doc. David Tossell. . Alex Ferguson My Autobiography. My Manchester United Years. . Red: My Autobiography. . Blessed - The Autobiography. . . Back from the Brink. Paul McGrath. The Second Half. . I Am Zlatan Ibrahimovic. Zlatan Ibrahimovic. . Guillem Balague. Trinity Mirror Sport Media. Your review has been submitted successfully. Not registered? Remember me? Forgotten password Please enter your email address below and we'll send you a link to reset your password. Not you? Reset password. Back then, they quickly established there was nothing sensationalised about those breathless missives from Fleet Street. Edwards was soon establishing himself as the complete footballer, capable of excellence in any position on the pitch, though primarily as a midfielder. scored two of his own but Edwards featured prominently in all the headlines. Edwards had not become a great footballer simply because of bulldozing tactics but he had matured ahead of his years and was shaped so magnificently his height was more often given at 6ft, meaning Follows might have missed off a couple of inches that opponents of the same age might as well have tried to barge over an oak tree than knock him off the ball. We beat them at Chelsea, up here at Old Trafford, and he scored all four. And I tell you, they were hard games because Chelsea did have some good players. Sure enough, he scored the winning goal by blasting through about 10 people — bang. He was massive. His goal was a masterpiece , slaloming through a blockade of defenders before smashing the ball in from 25 yards and setting up a win. There have been few individual performances to match what he produced that day. Duncan tackled like a lion, attacked at every opportunity and topped it off with that cracker of a goal. He was still only 19, but already a world-class player. They were devastating injuries: damaged kidneys, a collapsed lung, a broken pelvis, multiple fractures of his right thigh, crushed ribs and a litany of internal injuries. Famously, he asked the assistant manager, Jimmy Murphy, during one period of semi-consciousness what time the kick-off would be for the game against Wolves the following Saturday. What does not get reported so much is that he also told Murphy he was desperate not to miss it. It has left so many unanswered questions. How might England have done in the World Cup if Edwards had been rampaging through the middle? Where would he be in the pantheon of football greats? But the testimonies form a lasting tribute. A few weeks back, the sports minister, Helen Grant, arranged a summit at Whitehall to discuss why there are so few black managers and coaches in the game. There were guests from Kick It Out and and Sol Campbell also received an invitation, as an ex-England player who is frustrated, understandably, by the lack of opportunities. What Campbell does not appear to realise, perhaps, is that the best way to get a point across is without ego or too much self-esteem. Ashworth started talking about the favourable impression Neville had made on Hodgson and the players and was running through the processes that were involved when Campbell put out his hand to interrupt him. This is when things started to get a little strange. Ashworth did his best to continue because, well, what else could he do? But it is fair to say the entire room had been engulfed in awkwardness and when Ashworth stopped talking there was another tumbleweed moment. Campbell, hand out, ended the conversation in the same way he had started it. He was correct. But whether he gets an invitation the next time there is one of these discussions is not entirely clear. Duncan Edwards: The greatest footballer who ever lived? | The Independent

He made his England debut in at just 18 years of age, becoming the youngest ever England international until in It read:. His name is Duncan Edwards, of . Instructions please. This recommendation from O'Brien was swiftly passed on to coach Bert Whalley with the additional instructions:. After several Wembley appearances as a 13,14, and 15 year old for the England Schoolboys in front of crowds reportedly up to , per game, it was not long before Duncan Edwards became far too good for the Manchester United youth team. Not that anyone knew it, but a dismal Apr. To be the greatest, a player has to have the right personality and mentality, on and off the pitch. And what makes the case of Duncan Edwards even more sad was that he seemed perfect off the pitch as well. He was a permanent fixture in the England U side up until 17, regularly outshining all other players in the U games. As Jimmy Murphy explained:. He just loved to play anywhere and with anyone. When it came to the very highest, elite level of international football, according to Sir Matt Busby:. Scores level at with 25 minutes to go, Edwards produced his finest strike on the highest stage of elite football. Following a legal career, he became a full-time writer. Having played football at a semi-professional level, followed by a spell coaching in America, he continues to watch sport at all levels. He is the author of several books on football, including Duncan Edwards: The Greatest. Get our latest book recommendations, author news, competitions, offers, and other information right to your inbox. I understand I can change my preference through my account settings or unsubscribe directly from any marketing communications at any time. We will send you an email with instructions on how to redeem your free eBook, and associated terms. Tell us what you like and we'll recommend books you'll love. Sign up and get a free eBook! Join our mailing list! By James Leighton. Paperback eBook. About The Book. About The Author. James Leighton. Product Details. Resources and Downloads. Get a FREE e-book by joining our mailing list today! More books from this author: James Leighton.

Give him the fucking ball whenever you can. There may be more lyrical testaments to the truncated glory of the . There may be wider appreciations of the team that had won two league titles on the run and were threatening the power of Real Madrid, at no more cost than a few washing machines and the odd 12in black and white television set. No, United were not a one-man team. They had , a superbly original full-back, who also captained England. They had Eddie "Snakehips" Colman, who had a wonderful swivel and the swagger of his hero Frank Sinatra. They had Liam "Billy" Whelan, a Dubliner who so impressed the Brazilians in a youth tournament that they wanted to adopt him and take him home to the Maracana stadium. They had Mark Jones, a centre-half from Yorkshire, who always made a point of encouraging the emerging young star Charlton. But then, when tribute is paid to Manchester United tonight, when the intervening years shrivel and so many are young again in the memory of that beautiful, doomed team, inevitably there will be one regret above all others. It was that we never got to see if it was really true that Duncan Edwards was the greatest player who, despite his epic fight, never got to live. Not in the fullness of his talent. Not in the haunting reach of all his possibilities. The best league in the world is back. Join The Independent for an online event, as our panel discusses the most uncertain start to a season in history. Click here to find out more and book your free ticket today. You can find our Community Guidelines in full here. Want to discuss real-world problems, be involved in the most engaging discussions and hear from the journalists? Start your Independent Premium subscription today. Independent Premium Comments can be posted by members of our membership scheme, Independent Premium. 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Download the new Independent Premium app Sharing the full story, not just the headlines Download now. Enter your email address Continue Continue Please enter an email address Email address is invalid Fill out this field Email address is invalid Email already exists. I would like to receive news and stats from the Premier League, every weekday by email. Update newsletter preferences. Comments Share your thoughts and debate the big issues. Join the discussion. Please be respectful when making a comment and adhere to our Community Guidelines. England could have had a hat-trick of World Cup wins. He captained England schoolboys, England Unders, and had he lived would surely have succeeded Billy Wright as captain of the senior side. It is difficult to play the "What if? As league champions in and with Edwards in the side, United became the first English side to play in the fledgling European Cup, and in it Edwards thrived against the finest players on the continent, helping United reach the semifinals in their first season before they lost to the eventual winners Real Madrid. In February United qualified for the semifinals of the European Cup for a second consecutive season with a draw against Red Star Belgrade. Once inside, Edwards assumed they would stay overnight and sent a telegram to his landlady Mrs. Dorman in Stretford: "All flights cancelled. Flying tomorrow. Edwards sustained terrible injuries, including damaged kidneys, broken ribs, a collapsed lung, a broken pelvis and several fractures of his right thigh, and for 15 days he bravely clung to life. During those dark days, Charlton recalls visiting Edwards in his bed, and seeing how much pain he was in. But on February 21 at a. Edwards finally succumbed to his injuries. He was dead at only This boy we have never seen before, he is so young, so strong…so brave. Ach, but he had no chance. Maybe the passage of time has dulled the impact of this loss to English football, but imagine if Wayne Rooney or had died at the same age. It is too dreadful to contemplate. If Edwards had survived, it was believed his injuries were so serious he would almost certainly never have played football again. The sports writer Frank Taylor, who survived the crash at Munich, and recovered in the same hospital as Edwards, wrote about his harrowing experience in his book The Day A Team Died. The doctors said, had he lived, he might have had to spend the rest of his life in a wheelchair. Now I can remember him as he was, the greatest thing that has happened in British football for years.

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