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FOR LEYTON ORIENT FANS WHO REMEMBER THE GLORY DAYS OF THE EARLY 60s...

THE UNTOLD STORY OF O's BEST-EVER TEAM...

By Tony McDonald (son of former O's winger Terry)

Foreword by the Daily Mail's Chief Sports Feature Writer (and O's supporter) Jeff Powell
CLICK HERE TO READ HIS FOREWORD

288 PAGES IN HARDBACK . . . Ł16.99 (POST-FREE IN THE UK)
READ REVIEWS OF THIS BOOK

MORE THAN 100 PICTURES - INCLUDING A NUMBER FROM THE PLAYERS’ OWN PERSONAL COLLECTIONS AND MANY THAT HAVE NEVER BEEN PUBLISHED BEFORE.

THIS IS THE DEFINITIVE INSIDE STORY. IT'S CONTROVERSIAL, HARD-HITTING AND AT LAST THE STORIES AND SECRETS OF THE O’S GREATEST-EVER TEAM CAN NOW BE REVEALED HERE...

Exclusive, new candid and in-depth interviews with 15 of the men who made Leyton Orient history. . .winning promotion from the old second division in 1961-62 and then playing in the club’s one and only top flight season.

This book gets to the heart and soul of the personalities and real characters in the dressing room and explores that special team spirit that carried them beyond most people’s expectations.

How early 60s chart-topping legend Cliff Richard sang and danced the night away with the O’s players and fans. The other celebrities who adopted Orient as THEIR club and why the players were invited to all the biggest West End shows.

Why two Orient stars were suddenly dispatched to offer Ł800 in cash to another club captain to help their promotion bid.

How Orient were set to sell promotion hero Malcolm Graham shortly before his two-goal heroics in the final game against Bury that put O’s in the big time.

What colourful chairman Harry Zussman promised the players after they survived one relegation scare, and an insight into that unique relationship that existed between the directors and players, who were rewarded with performance-related ‘perks’.

What the players REALLY thought of manager Johnny Carey and coach Eddie Baily. Their controversial views on Carey's laid-back management style. Was he really as good as they said? The views are as explosive as they are contrasting.

Several O’s players reveal what they thought of Orient’s archaic medical facilities and why a number of them regularly visited a rival club for treatment!

What went wrong? Why did the O’s struggle and go straight back down the following season? Between them, the players do a lot of soul-searching to try and put their finger on the problems.

And what they thought of each other . . . the cliqués, the gamblers, drinkers and smokers, and the camaraderie that brought them together to form the finest team in Orient’s history.

Bringing things right up to date, you can also find out what happened to these O’s greats after they left Brisbane Road in the 60s. Read of their personal heartaches and health battles.

And, for the ‘anoraks’, match reports, line-ups, scorers and everything else you might want from every league and cup match played in this exciting two-year period.

The 15 surviving ex-Orient stars interviewed recently for this book are:
Skipper Stan Charlton, the famous half-back line of Sid Bishop, Malcolm Lucas and Cyril Lea, Eddie Lewis, Norman Deeley, Ronnie Foster, Gordon Bolland, top scorer Dave Dunmore, promotion hero Malcolm Graham, Terry McDonald, Frank George, Harry Gregory, Joe Elwood and Mike Pinner . . . plus tributes to and many honorable mentions for the late Bill Robertson, Phil White, George Wright and Bill Taylor, and not forgetting the contributions of Derek Gibbs, Malcolm Musgrove, George Waites, Ron Newman and David Clark.

This is not just about reliving that momentous, emotional day in April 1962 when Orient beat Bury to win promotion, or that glorious 10-day period the following September when ‘little Leyton Orient’ beat Manchester United, West Ham United and eventual champions Everton. It’s so much more than that.

LEYTON ORIENT - THE UNTOLD STORY OF THE O’S GREATEST EVER TEAM - IS THE MOST COMPELLING BOOK EVER WRITTEN ON THIS EAST LONDON FOOTBALL CLUB . . . and no serious O’s fan should be without a copy!

The untold story of O's best-ever team | Order now!

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Two great managers...two brilliant books

Mr Tottenham Hotspur, written by lifelong Spurs supporter Steve Hale, provides a fascinating insight into one of football's greatest-ever managers, the late, great Bill Nicholson OBE, who died in October 2004. Bill Nick is without doubt the most successful manager in the history of Tottenham Hotspur.

Mr Tottenham Hotspur | Quotes | Readers reviews | Order now!

Football lost a unique legend on September 20, 2004, when the inimitable Brian Clough died. The Life of Brian is a lasting tribute to the genius manager who overcame the bitter disappointment of his own playing career being tragically cut short by injury to go on and win the biggest honours in English and European club football with Derby County and Nottingham Forest.

The Life of Brian | Quotes | Foreword by Dave Mackay | Order now!

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FOR LEYTON ORIENT FANS WHO REMEMBER THE GLORY DAYS OF THE EARLY 60s... THE UNTOLD STORY OF O's BEST-EVER TEAM... By Tony McDonald (son of former O's winger Terry) Foreword by the Daily Mail's Chief Sports Feature Writer (and O's supporter) Jeff Powell CLICK HERE TO READ HIS FOREWORD 288 PAGES IN HARDBACK . . . Ł16.99 (POST-FREE IN THE UK) READ REVIEWS OF THIS BOOK MORE THAN 100 PICTURES - INCLUDING A NUMBER FROM THE PLAYERS’ OWN PERSONAL COLLECTIONS AND MANY THAT HAVE NEVER BEEN PUBLISHED BEFORE. THIS IS THE DEFINITIVE INSIDE STORY. IT'S CONTROVERSIAL, HARD-HITTING AND AT LAST THE STORIES AND SECRETS OF THE O’S GREATEST-EVER TEAM CAN NOW BE REVEALED HERE... Exclusive, new candid and in-depth interviews with 15 of the men who made Leyton Orient history. . .winning promotion from the old second division in 1961-62 and then playing in the club’s one and only top flight season. This book gets to the heart and soul of the personalities and real characters in the dressing room and explores that special team spirit that carried them beyond most people’s expectations. How early 60s chart-topping legend Cliff Richard sang and danced the night away with the O’s players and fans. The other celebrities who adopted Orient as THEIR club and why the players were invited to all the biggest West End shows. Why two Orient stars were suddenly dispatched to offer Ł800 in cash to another club captain to help their promotion bid. How Orient were set to sell promotion hero Malcolm Graham shortly before his two-goal heroics in the final game against Bury that put O’s in the big time. What colourful chairman Harry Zussman promised the players after they survived one relegation scare, and an insight into that unique relationship that existed between the directors and players, who were rewarded with performance-related ‘perks’. What the players REALLY thought of manager Johnny Carey and coach Eddie Baily. Their controversial views on Carey's laid-back management style. Was he really as good as they said? The views are as explosive as they are contrasting. Several O’s players reveal what they thought of Orient’s archaic medical facilities and why a number of them regularly visited a rival club for treatment! What went wrong? Why did the O’s struggle and go straight back down the following season? Between them, the players do a lot of soul-searching to try and put their finger on the problems. And what they thought of each other . . . the cliqués, the gamblers, drinkers and smokers, and the camaraderie that brought them together to form the finest team in Orient’s history. Bringing things right up to date, you can also find out what happened to these O’s greats after they left Brisbane Road in the 60s. Read of their personal heartaches and health battles. And, for the ‘anoraks’, match reports, line-ups, scorers and everything else you might want from every league and cup match played in this exciting two-year period. The 15 surviving ex-Orient stars interviewed recently for this book are: Skipper Stan Charlton, the famous half-back line of Sid Bishop, Malcolm Lucas and Cyril Lea, Eddie Lewis, Norman Deeley, Ronnie Foster, Gordon Bolland, top scorer Dave Dunmore, promotion hero Malcolm Graham, Terry McDonald, Frank George, Harry Gregory, Joe Elwood and Mike Pinner . . . plus tributes to and many honorable mentions for the late Bill Robertson, Phil White, George Wright and Bill Taylor, and not forgetting the contributions of Derek Gibbs, Malcolm Musgrove, George Waites, Ron Newman and David Clark. This is not just about reliving that momentous, emotional day in April 1962 when Orient beat Bury to win promotion, or that glorious 10-day period the following September when ‘little Leyton Orient’ beat Manchester United, West Ham United and eventual champions Everton. It’s so much more than that. LEYTON ORIENT - THE UNTOLD STORY OF THE O’S GREATEST EVER TEAM - IS THE MOST COMPELLING BOOK EVER WRITTEN ON THIS EAST LONDON FOOTBALL CLUB . . . and no serious O’s fan should be without a copy! The untold story of O's best-ever team \| Order now!
YOU CAN ORDER THESE BOOKS BY PHONING OUR CREDIT CARD HOTLINE ON 01708 744 333 Or click on the cover of the book you require for more info and how to order online
Two great managers...two brilliant books Mr Tottenham Hotspur, written by lifelong Spurs supporter Steve Hale, provides a fascinating insight into one of football's greatest-ever managers, the late, great Bill Nicholson OBE, who died in October 2004. Bill Nick is without doubt the most successful manager in the history of Tottenham Hotspur. Mr Tottenham Hotspur \| Quotes \| Readers reviews \| Order now!
Football lost a unique legend on September 20, 2004, when the inimitable Brian Clough died. The Life of Brian is a lasting tribute to the genius manager who overcame the bitter disappointment of his own playing career being tragically cut short by injury to go on and win the biggest honours in English and European club football with Derby County and Nottingham Forest. The Life of Brian \| Quotes \| Foreword by Dave Mackay \| Order now!