Geoff Hurst's Greats : England's 1966 Hero Selects His Finest Ever Footballers

Geoff Hurst's Greats : England's 1966 Hero Selects His Finest Ever Footballers
ISBN: 9781785780509
Publication Date: 27 July 2016

Sir Geoff Hurst, from his vantage point as a true national hero and international football ambassador - and still the only man ever to score a hat-trick in a World Cup Final - risks controversy as he narrows down football's finest to a select 50 in this brilliant book.

Sir Geoff Hurst, from his vantage point as a true national hero and international football ambassador; and still the only man ever to score a hat-trick in a World Cup Final; risks controversy as he narrows down football's finest to a select 50 in this brilliant new book.

From unerringly consistent shot-stoppers to explosively temperamental forwards, not to mention the odd libero, false nine and wing half, the list brings together the greats of every shape, size and position. Sir Geoff brings many first-hand tales of former teammates and rivals, along with tributes of those he's admired from the terraces. Each entry is accompanied by a photo of the player in their prime.

Is Franz Beckenbauer preferred to England's heroic Bobby Moore? Has Messi managed to edge ahead of his countryman Diego Maradona? Have Bale or Suarez done enough to make the cut? This absorbing book from one of the great icons of the game is a must-read for football fans everywhere - and the likely start of many forthright debates...

About the Author

Sir Geoff Hurst MBE is the only man to score a hat-trick in a World Cup final - for England in their historic 4-2 victory over West Germany at Wembley in 1966.Having shown an early flair for cricket - playing a first-class match for Essex against Lancashire in 1962 - Hurst opted for a career in football, and with West Ham United he scored 248 goals in 499 first team appearances. There he won the FA ...