Roy Hodgson: A Football Life

by Richard Allen

This is the first detailed biography of England manager Roy Hodgson.

In Roy Hodgson: A Football Life you'll learn about Hodgson's footballing education, his early years in coaching and the ups and downs that he experienced in trying to get ahead in the game. You'll hear from dozens of people who have worked with Hodgson: they explain what it is that sets him apart, and why, in their eyes, he's the best coach they ever worked with.

154 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2014

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Reviews

[18blackz223 · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is Very, very good. It takes you through the brilliant life of Roy hodgson, a true icon of the football scene. The book shows Roy’s passion, aggression and his visions as a football manger. It tells you about Roy when he was younger, and how he was compared to very greats, such as Pelé and maradona. Roy is truly an icon of the British football scene, despite his age, he is still showing the shear talent, that he possesses. My favourite part was when Roy talks about the fact that people compared him to the greats. At the end of the day, I think the footballing world can all agree the Roy is one of, if not the great to ever play and manage, in the beautiful game

[Bill · Rating 4 out of 5]

A worthwhile look at an important figure in global football.

Allen does a very nice job of chronicling a long career that is anything but a straight line. It would have been easy to get lost in the shifts Hodgson makes across clubs, leagues, and national teams, but Allen tracks the journey—and the myriad characters along the way—well. Allen packs a lot of information into a quick 150 pages without sacrificing the narrative.

The chapters on Hodgson's time at Fulham are particularly well done.