Bob latchford had been at everton for four years already before he manifested. Visit now to browse our huge range of products at great prices. Bobby latchford, winner of twelve full caps for england and still a cult figure at birmingham city 160 games, 68 goals as well as at everton 236 games, 106 goals, took the time to chat about many things on and off the football field. A man who has always allowed his heart to rule his destiny, a different road is a rare thing. Robert latchford murfreesboro, tennessee professional. David barry latchford born 9 april 1949 is an english former footballer who made 208 appearances in the football league and 8 in the scottish league playing as a goalkeeper. The book also covers the period when bob s career came to an end. Everton legend bob latchford speaks to the football pink. In 11 consecutive seasons of topflight football between 1972 and 1983, bob latchford scored more league goals than any. He is the older brother of former england international striker bob latchford and celtic goalkeeper peter latchford. View the profiles of professionals named robert latchford on linkedin.
Whatever happened to 80s swansea fc goal hero bob latchford. A british transfer record holder and icon of his era, for fans of everton, birmingham city, swansea city and england latchford was a man who truly. Ahead of sundays derby, the legendary 1970s striker. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover roberts. Clubs played junior football up until he joined birmingham city fc as an apprentice, turning professional in august 1968. Alan curtis and bob latchford celebrate in front of a jubilant vetch during swanseas 51 win over leeds in 1981 new life in germany. Bob latchford autobiography published decoubertin books. A different road ebook by bob latchford rakuten kobo. Kindle books kindle unlimited prime reading bestsellers kindle daily. Like bob, dave latchford played for birmingham city. In 11 consecutive seasons of topflight football between 1972 and 1. The bearded striker joined a celebrated line of goodison no 9s. He made more than 500 appearances in the football league, playing for birmingham city, everton, swansea city and coventry city in the first division, and won 12 full caps for en.
Best sellers deals store help new releases coupons gift ideas gift cards home books sell. Browse the amazon editors picks for the best books of 2019, featuring our favorite reads in more than a dozen categories. Read a different road by bob latchford available from rakuten kobo. The story of bob latchford s 197778 season by bob latchford, martin oboyle online at alibris. Discover book depositorys huge selection of latchford books online. Inspiring children created by a teacher, right from the start bob books fosters success, confidence, and a love of books in children that are learning to read.
Blues, brexit, beer big talk with bobby latchford big bluenoses. Buy bob latchford a different road by bob latchford online from the works. Mar 05, 2006 bob latchford once the most expensive footballer in britain, he had to join merthyr tydfil to win a medal. Robert dennis latchford born 18 january 1951 is an english former association footballer. Book awards book club selections books by author books by series coming soon kids books new releases teens books this months biggest new releases. New book goes in search of everton fc heroes from the 1970s. Bob latchford a different road by bob latchford books. Most widely held works about bob latchford a different road by bob latchford book 30. Robert dennis latchford born 18 january 1951 is an english former association footballer who played as a centre forward.
Oct 02, 2015 sport football premier league everton vs liverpool. Perhaps to its detriment, but thoroughly in keeping with its subject, bob latchford s thoughtful, detailed autobiography shies away from drama and sensationalism and tells the story of a modest, unassuming birmingham boy who became the most expensive player in british football. He was transferred from birmingham city to everton for. England players bob latchford england football online. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Bobby latchford, winner of twelve full caps for england and still a cult figure at birmingham city 160 games. In march 1974, bob managed the rare footballing feat of scoring twice against a sibling in a topflight match.
This video is a tribute to everton legend bob latchford, one of the greatest players to pull on the famous everton number 9 shirt in the. It was the campaign bob latchford became the first player to score 30 league goals for six years, it was the season which featured evertons first derby success for seven years and it was. A strong, powerful, traditional english centre forward he became one of the most coveted players in the country, and it took a british record transfer fee to bring him to everton in february 1974. Apr 28, 2016 bob latchfords magic 30, and dixie in a lift. Books by bob page author of 12lead ecg for acute and. Bob latchford spends an hour signing books and then we put ourselves in a taxi to the wirral.
After many years away from football, it feels like a new chapter is unfolding with publication of this book, said bob latchford. There is a fine bill shankly story which reveals the forgotten significance of bob latchford, the striker everton paid a britishrecord fee to bring. John has been found in states including pennsylvania, california, arizona, north carolina, ohio, and 8 others. Lunch is being organised by a local businessman who specialises in the sale of everton memorabilia. The football association is looking for a new england coach. Reviewed by mark obrien from wsc 348 february 2016. Todays deals christmas shop best sellers gift ideas new releases gift cards customer service sell. Bob latchford was a major goal getter in the 1970s in english. Nov 14, 2015 alan curtis and bob latchford celebrate in front of a jubilant vetch during swanseas 51 win over leeds in 1981 new life in germany.
Apr 25, 2018 its been 40 years since bob latchford scored 30 league goals in a single season and evertonians have been invited to celebrate the anniversary at the liner hotel tomorrow friday, april 27. Bob latchford s new book remembers merseysides monopoly on the english football. Robert dennis bob latchford born 18 january 1951 is an english former association footballer who played as a centre forward. With the recent release of his much anticipated autobiography, i sat down over lunch to. Help about wikipedia community portal recent changes contact page. Well, i sometimes do charity stuff, and now with the book i could refresh some old contacts like my. Latchford s two brothers, dave and peter, were both professional goalkeepers. In 11 consecutive seasons of topflight football between 1972 and 1983, bob latchford scored more league goals than any other first division player. But i do remember as a 15 year old being in the stands at st andrews and hearing an old guy at least in his 70s shouting, after bob had missed another sitter, hell never make a centre forward as long as hes got an ole in is arse.
Franklin kern iii, of big sky, mt and palm beach, fl died suddenly on march 2, 2020 in miami, fl while recovering from surgery. A british transfer record holder and icon of his era, for fans of everton, birmingham city, swansea city and england latchford was a man who truly walked on. Bob latchford once the most expensive footballer in britain, he had to join merthyr tydfil to win a medal. Bob latchford tribute night at liner hotel liverpool echo. Birmingham city, everton, nac breda, coventry city, lincoln city, newport county, merthyr 12 england caps, 5 goals read this article on bob from the jack mail fanzine, c. A different road 9781909245297 by latchford, bob and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. We have 28 records for john latchford ranging in age from 37 years old to 125 years old.
View robert latchfords profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. So it was following tradition as well as form when ron greenwood, unable to rescue englands flawed campaign to attain a place at the 1978 world cup, gave a debut to evertons prolific and effective bob latchford amongst two other firsttime caps when italy came to wembley to complete the qualification group at the end of 1977. Bob latchford a different road by bob latchford sports. Preorder corbetts the everton encyclopedia and his coauthored title neville southall. Sport football premier league everton vs liverpool. As a tribute to one of my sporting heroes andy king, i have edited together a sixminute video snapshot of the game for which he will always be best remembered and the game which had a.
Bob latchfords new book remembers merseysides monopoly on the english football. Sep 28, 2015 latchford shows us his career, but also the challenges, uncertainties and joy he experienced off the pitch. Blues, brexit, beer big talk with bobby latchford big. Witty, warm and entertaining new book traces the blues centenary season. Everton legend bob latchford speaks to the football pink the. Witty, warm and entertaining new book traces the blues centenary season witty, warm and entertaining new book traces the blues centenary season. The death of his beloved wife pat in 2000 at the age of just. Nov 22, 2015 this pin was discovered by william dunne. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Latchford shows us his career, but also the challenges, uncertainties and joy he experienced off the pitch.
Former everton fc player and legend bob latchford who is. When we park at the ground and say were here for a book signing. In 1974, bob latchford became the nations most expensive footballer when everton paid birmingham city pounds 350,000 for him. Former everton fc player and legend bob latchford who is promoting his autobiography a. I found his glowing praise of bob hatton who was possibly the least famous but was the workhorse of the francis, latchford, hatton, trinity a superbly fitting tribute.
The book also covers the period when bobs career came to an end. The striker from kings heath made an instant impact, scoring twice on his professional debut for birmingham city fc against preston north end in march 1969. Bob latchford in conversation events at waterstones. Whitepages people search is the most trusted directory. View phone numbers, addresses, public records, background check reports and possible arrest records for robert latchford. Everton forward bob latchford celebrates after scoring. Bob latchford was born in birmingham in 1951 and started his professional football career with his home town club, birmingham city, as a teenager. So gripped i didnt even play with my elvis cards in their collectors bag next to me. For 40 years, bob books amusing stories and simple, consistent vocabulary have inspired children to say with pride, i read the whole book. Explore books by bob latchford with our selection at. Feb 28, 2019 latchford was born in kings heath, birmingham. A different road bob latchford decoubertin books ltd.