Growing Up With the Trinity: An Englishman, a Scotsman and an Irishman Walked Onto a Football Pitch....

Growing Up With the Trinity: An Englishman, a Scotsman and an Irishman Walked Onto a Football Pitch is a paperback that offers a unique perspective on the world of football through the experiences of its diverse characters. Released on February 17, 2025, this work comes from the talented author Brendon McGuire.
Brendon McGuire dedicated four decades to the fields of physical education and sport. He conducted a study examining the intersection of football and community, engaging all English professional clubs and creating groundbreaking educational materials for aspiring young players. Brendon's writing has appeared in prestigious academic journals and various other publications. In recent years, he has focused his research on Manchester United during the 1950s and 1960s.
Growing Up With the Trinity vividly captures that remarkable era in 60s football when Manchester United boasted three European Players of the Year—Charlton, Best, and Law—within their ranks. In the vibrant tapestry of Manchester's football, music, and fashion, a young boy discovered his muse while observing the icons of the scene. Brendon McGuire's early experiences were shaped by his mother's decision to take him to Old Trafford, contrasting with his father's vibrant yet indifferent attitude towards football.
Witnessing George Best's debut transformed the Stretford End into a haven, as the vibrant music scene of 1960s Manchester set the perfect backdrop for an unforgettable journey. The incredible prowess of a Bobby Dazzler, the image of the 17-year-old Best skilfully outmanoeuvring a full-back, and the iconic raised-arm salute of Denis Law conjured a captivating enchantment. The Beatles were making waves at one end of the East Lancs Road, while Manchester was alive with its own incredible bands and the vibrant Northern Soul scene. This created an unforgettable chapter in the history of Manchester United, a city in flux, and for one young boy navigating it all.
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Published: February 17, 2025
Price: £18.99
Paperback: 256 pages
ISBN-10: 1836800215
ISBN-13: 978-1836800217
Dimensions: 154 x 236 (mm)
Lavishly illustrated