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The official account of England's national football museum. Open in Manchester every day, 10am - 5pm (last entry 4pm).
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It formed the basis for this shorter, well illustrated autobiography that he created with the late John K. Rowlands in 1989.

John's widow, Catherine, has very kindly donated the manuscripts to @nfmofficial.bsky.social
May 23, 2025 at 11:20 AM
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It’s very important because player autobiographies are relatively rare prior to 1945.

Prior the SWW, some leading players had their stories serialized in newspapers. Another, Samuel Wadsworth, recorded his unpublished manuscript onto audiotape.
May 23, 2025 at 11:20 AM
(well not RIGHT now, you'll have to wait until 10am tomorrow)
April 4, 2025 at 5:09 PM
GOD DAMN AUTOCORRECT
March 24, 2025 at 3:57 PM