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Item Details
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ALFIE!
THE GARETH THOMAS STORY |
| By: |
Gareth Thomas, Delme Parfitt |
| Format: |
Hardback |
| List price:
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£17.99 |
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| ISBN 10: |
1845961919 |
| ISBN 13: |
9781845961916 |
| Publisher: |
MAINSTREAM PUBLISHING |
| Pub. date: |
1 November, 2007 |
| Pages: |
288 |
| Description: |
Universally known by his nickname 'Alfie', Thomas has amassed an incredible list of achievements in more than a decade at the top of his sport: he has claimed a record number of Test tries for his country, beating the mark of 33 set by Ieuan Evans. This title reveals the inside story of his life. |
| Synopsis: |
From postman to captain of the British and Irish Lions, Gareth Thomas' story is remarkable by any sportsman's standards. Universally known by his nickname 'Alfie', Thomas has amassed an incredible list of achievements in more than a decade at the top of his sport: he has claimed a record number of Test tries for his country, beating the mark of 33 set by Ieuan Evans; in 2005, he racked up not just the Grand Slam but also a Heineken Cup-winner's medal with Toulouse; he stepped into the breach as leader of Sir Clive Woodward's Lions when captain Brian O'Driscoll's tour was prematurely ended; and he reached the milestone of 100 caps, the most won by any Wales player, during the 2007 Rugby World Cup.Away from the field, Thomas' experiences have often read like a real-life soap opera. In 2006, a potentially life-threatening neck injury resulted in a mini-stroke that almost ended his career. There was also a French court appearance for alleged affray, the anguish of the saga surrounding Mike Ruddock's controversial departure in 2006 and a Six Nations ban following an altercation with Ulster supporters at a Heineken Cup match.Yet, amid the highs and lows of a remarkable rugby odyssey, it is Thomas' alternative yet engaging personality that marks him out as a true one-off. Never afraid to speak his mind, he has made it to the top simply by being himself. In "Alfie!", Thomas reveals the inside story of his incredible life and offers readers an insight into one of the most intriguing personalities the game has ever known. |
| Illustrations: |
Integrated colour and b/w photographs |
| Publication: |
UK |
| Imprint: |
Mainstream Publishing |
| Returns: |
Returnable |
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