Scunthorpe Hasta la Muerte
the extraordinary journey of english football's spanish pioneer
$18.30
- Hardcover
192 pages
- Release Date
28 July 2016
Summary
Scunthorpe ‘Til I Die: An Unlikely Football Romance
In September 1996, Alex Calvo Garcia, a largely unknown Basque footballer, arrived in England seeking one last shot at professional glory. Released by Eibar in the depths of the Spanish league, the 24-year-old faced immense challenges: a new language, a foreign culture, and a rarity as an overseas player in Scunthorpe.
Against all odds, an eight-year love affair blossomed. Calvo Garcia embraced Scunthorpe United, and the to…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781909245372 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1909245372 |
| Author: | Inigo Gurrachaga |
| Publisher: | De Coubertin Books |
| Imprint: | De Coubertin Books |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 192 |
| Release Date: | 28 July 2016 |
| Weight: | 404g |
| Dimensions: | 216mm x 138mm |
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Critics Review
“The wonderful story of Scunthorpe hero Alex Calvo Garcia. Recommended” – Phillippe Auclair
‘A modest great book.’ El Pais; ‘There’s a wonderful book called ‘Scunthorpe hasta la muerte’ (Scunthorpe till I die), which chronicles the human side of football to perfection. Few books have done it better’ Phil Ball, ESPN
About The Author
Inigo Gurrachaga
Inigo Gurruchaga is the London correspondent for the Basque newspaper, El Correo.
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