Real Footballers' Wives: The First Ladies of Everton [Paperback]

Becky Tallentire (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 9, 2004

Behind every successful man is a good woman, and in that respect football is no different than any other walk of life. When the final whistle blew and the fans dispersed to discuss the merits of the match, the players threw their kits into the laundry room and went home to resume their roles of husband and father. Spanning the decades from the early 1930s to the late 70s, Real Footballers’ Wives provides a unique insight into the lives of Everton’s heroes from the women who loved them. The wives were the cornerstones of their success both on and off the pitch. Steadfast and loyal, their unsung contribution is woven into the history of this great club, but until now their stories remained untold. These magnificent women who made many personal sacrifices for their husbands’ glory now tell their personal, touching, and unique recollections.

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About the Author

Becky Tallentire is a freelance writer based in Southport. She is also the author of Talking Blue and Still Talking Blue, and was co-author of Holy Trinity.

Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Mainstream Publishing (September 9, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1840188790
• ISBN-13: 978-1840188790
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,571,475 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Jumpers for Goalposts, January 21, 2005

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Bluestocking (Southport, England) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Real Footballers' Wives: The First Ladies of Everton (Paperback)

Behind every successful man is a good woman, and in that respect football is no different than any other walk of life. Every player who pulled on the Royal Blue of Everton Football Club was somebody's hero and in the heat of battle, it was hard to imagine them as anything other than just that. But when the final whistle blew and the fans dispersed to discuss the merits of the match, the players threw their kits into the laundry room and went home to resume their roles of husband, provider and father.



Spanning the decades from the early 1930's to the late 70's, Real Footballers' Wives provides a unique insight into the lives of Everton's heroes from the women who loved them. The wives were the cornerstones of their success both on and off the pitch. Steadfast and loyal, their unsung contribution is woven into the history of this great club, but until now their stories remained untold.



These magnificent women who made many sacrifices for their husbands' glory now tell their personal, touching and unique recollections that would otherwise have been lost in the mists of time.



Featuring: Nancy Young, Maureen Harvey, Pat Labone, Trish Lyons, Rosemary Hurst, Celia Morrissey, Ann West, Norma Vernon, Brenda Thomas, Pat Gabriel, Annette Scott, Carole Dobson, Janet Royle, Eileen Stevens, Marina Kay, Irene Lee, Maureen Temple and grande dame, Dolly Sagar (born 1909).

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Real Footballers Wives, January 8, 2005

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Youngalex (Australia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Real Footballers' Wives: The First Ladies of Everton (Paperback)

This is a book, not for just Evertonians, but for anyone, be they football fan or not; who lived through the sixties and seventies. It is well written, Becky Tallentire manages to write professionally, but still let the words and feelings of the subjects to shine through.