The Limping Physio: A Life in Football

by John Sheridan

Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at a professional football club? Veteran physiotherapist John Sheridan has seen just about everything since he entered professional football in 1979 with Luton Town. There he played a key part in the rise of David Pleat's exciting team, and when Pleat moved to Tottenham in 1986, John moved with him. David left the following year, but John remained in his role at White Hart Lane under David's successor, the charismatic Terry Venables. John was reluctantly thrust into the spotlight in 1991 when he nursed Paul Gascoigne back to fitness after a horror tackle in the FA Cup Final left Gazza's career hanging in the balance. Despite playing an integral part in Gazza's rehabilitation, John has remained silent - until now. For the first time he describes what really happened during this traumatic period and how it left him fighting for his sanity. John speaks candidly about his time in football and reveals how he battled anxiety to enter the harsh world of professional football with a disability.

288 pages, Hardcover

Published January 1, 2022

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Reviews

[Kevin Goddard · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not ghostwritten so don't expect a perfectly written book - it doesn't profess to be one and its honesty, integrity, humanity and insight more than makes up for it. I'm a bit biased though as I went to school with his son and he gave me a personal tour of Kenilworth Road when i was about 8!

[Iain Matthews · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fascinating insight into the role of a physio in 1980s football and beyond. There are some awesome anecdotes and an overall sense of how cherished John was by his superstar clients.