{"title":"Glenn Hoddle","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the collection dedicated to Glenn Hoddle, a revered figure in the world of football and an esteemed author. Known for his exceptional skills on the pitch, Hoddle's transition from player to manager and pundit has captivated fans worldwide. In this collection, you will discover insightful memoirs and biographies that delve deep into his remarkable life and career.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the highlights of this collection is \u003cem\u003ePlaymaker\u003c\/em\u003e, a compelling autobiography that unveils the journey of Hoddle from his early days as a promising talent to his ascendancy as a footballing legend. Through his candid writing, Hoddle offers a behind-the-scenes look at the triumphs and challenges of professional football, alongside his personal reflections and experiences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a long-time admirer of Glenn Hoddle or a newcomer eager to explore the riveting tales of sporting history, these books promise to enrich your understanding of a man whose influence extends far beyond the football field. Immerse yourself in the fascinating perspectives of Glenn Hoddle and be inspired by his enduring legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"playmaker-by-glenn-hoddle-9780008495374","title":"Playmaker","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e‘On the pitch he was a magician’ – Arsène Wenger\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe first full autobiography from former footballer and England manager Glenn Hoddle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGlenn Hoddle was one of the most celebrated footballers of his generation. A wonderfully talented No. 10, he formed part of the great Spurs teams of the early 1980s and cut his teeth in the blood and thunder of an England team that prioritised aggression over creativity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOften seen as a player ‘out of time’, Glenn was a playmaker in the purest sense. A creator and a goal scorer, he rose through the Tottenham youth academy—playing under Keith Burkinshaw and crossing paths with the likes of club legends Bill Nicholson and Danny Blanchflower—before going on to play in Monaco under the tutelage of Arsène Wenger. In \u003cem\u003ePlaymaker\u003c\/em\u003e, he looks back on his rise as a prodigious young footballer and talks at length about his career that took him from cleaning the cockerel at White Hart Lane to managing the England football team at a World Cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom scoring in an FA Cup final to winning the league in France; from revitalising Chelsea in the early 1990s, to managing the fallout after David Beckham’s infamous sending off at the 1998 World Cup; from surviving a near-fatal cardiac arrest at the age of 61, to continuing to work within the game he loves—\u003cem\u003ePlaymaker\u003c\/em\u003e is a life led through football, and an autobiography of one of the game’s most admired, thoughtful and respected personalities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46845527916780,"sku":"9780008495374","price":24.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/27873643482190.jpg?v=1758884237"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/glenn-hoddle.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}