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Football biographies from author Simon Goodyear

Testimonials:

Read what fellow readers and professionals  from the football industry have to say about the books Simon has written:

"I am delighted that Simon and Marcus are producing this tribute to the memory of a lovely bloke. Gerry was a class act, on and off the pitch."
Jimmy Greaves

"Never before have Aston Villa supporters been taken on such a varied and enjoyable trip down memory lane - and Witton Lane  - by their fellow fans."
Mat Kendrick, Birmingham Mail.

"The colourful ex-Villa striker's story is largely by the numbers, even closing with an excerpt from 'My Way'. But there are some interesting tales along the way, including bust-ups at Birmingham with boss Stan Cullis, alcoholism later in life and, bizarrely, a penchant for poetry."
Four, Four Two magazine, May 2011 reviewing The Bobby Thomson Story

"After John Charles, Hitchens is surely Britain's most notable Serie A export, yet curiously his legacy seems to have been forgotten. Meticulously researched by first-time scribe Goodyear, this is an insightful account of the miner-turned Inter frontman, as well as 1960s caclio."
Four, Four Two magazine, December 2010  reviewing The Gerry Hitchens Story

"Thanks for writing that book on Gerry Hitchens. It is brilliant what I have read so far. Your father who was a brilliant writer also (I have one of his books) would be very proud of you I think."
Andrew Ullah, Birmingham, 7th June 2010.

"I am extremely pleased to read of the success of your book - I certainly enjoyed it and good luck with the Inter Milan option. How Villa could so with a goalscorer like Gerry Hitchens right now. "
Alan Gee, Milton Keynes, 2nd April 2010.

"There's a modest charm about Goodyear's book and perhaps that's a suitable tribute in itself."
When Saturday Comes (WSC) magazine, January 2010.

"This is a fine tribute to Gerry Hitchens, who worked as a miner in Shropshire before making it in the buig time in Italy via Kidderminster, Cardiff and Aston Villa. Enhanced by some fine photographs and a decent statistics section, former Engalnd team mate Jimmy Greaves contributed the foreword and considers the striking ability of his former pal as 'exceptional' and 'magnificent'."
Football Trader magazine, November 2009

"It was a very good read."
Andy Jacobs, Talksport radio presenter, 26th November 2009

"A well written book which has a lot of knowledge about Gerry's life from those close to him. Contributions from Peter McParland, Sir Bobby Charlton and a foreword from Jimmy Greaves show's how much he was respected in the football world."
www.avillafan.com 29th October 2009

"Here is a biography of one of, if not the, best centre forwards to have graced Villa Park. Written, in no small part, from the aspect of a Villa fan researching a former great to honour not only that player's but also his own father's wishes to put this great story down for all to read."
www.villatalk.com  26th October 2009

"It looks great, while having Jimmy Greaves do the foreword was a great coup. His name on the front cover adds even more creditability to the whole project."
Richard Sydenham, 2nd October 2009

"A new book, 'The Gerry Hitchens Story' by Simon Goodyear is something of an act of piety, but for me it evoked many memories."
Brian Glanville, journalist, World Soccer magazine, October 2009

"For fans of a certain age, he is very well remembered. His name is near the top of the list of British exports, higher than Denis Law."
Calcio Italia magazine, October 2009.

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