Super Frank

Portrait of a Hero

Nonfiction, Sports, Football (Soccer), Biography & Memoir
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Author: Douglas Thompson ISBN: 9781782192718
Publisher: John Blake Publication: April 1, 2010
Imprint: John Blake Language: English
Author: Douglas Thompson
ISBN: 9781782192718
Publisher: John Blake
Publication: April 1, 2010
Imprint: John Blake
Language: English

One of our leading sports icons, Frank Lampard is set to be Chelsea's midfield lethal weapon as they set the Premiership alight for another fantastic, record-breaking season. this is the must-read story of a modern footballing hero. The King of King's Road and a vital player in England's bid for victory at the 2010 World Cup, Frank Lampard is a footballer of genuine, dynamic majesty. The East End boy who's become a West End star, he's hailed by fans, critics, players, and managers worldwide as a goal-scoring genius. His tireless achievements from West Ham, Chelsea, and England have established him as a bona fide legend in the game and confirmed that "Lamps" is the perfect, highly-tuned, magnificent midfield machine. This upbeat and authoritative book chronicles his inspiring journey from apprentice schoolboy to worldwide fame. His footballer father, the former West Ham and England player Frank Lampard Senior, believed in his son's talent from the beginning. He taught him the work ethic learned from Bobby Moore and other heroes of England's 1966 World Cup Squad. He was unstinting in his determination for young Frank to be a winner in the family business. In this fascinating biography, acclaimed author Douglas Thompson examines Lampard's inspiring, triumphant journey to the top, from his early days of enduring chants on the pitch at Upton Park to his current, glorious reign at Stanford Bridge. He also looks at the impact of how recent events have affected the midfielder: his joy at the birth of his second daughter, Isla; his pain at the separation from Elen Rives and his grief over the death of his beloved mom, Pat, to whom he pays tribute every time he scores one of his breathtaking goals.

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One of our leading sports icons, Frank Lampard is set to be Chelsea's midfield lethal weapon as they set the Premiership alight for another fantastic, record-breaking season. this is the must-read story of a modern footballing hero. The King of King's Road and a vital player in England's bid for victory at the 2010 World Cup, Frank Lampard is a footballer of genuine, dynamic majesty. The East End boy who's become a West End star, he's hailed by fans, critics, players, and managers worldwide as a goal-scoring genius. His tireless achievements from West Ham, Chelsea, and England have established him as a bona fide legend in the game and confirmed that "Lamps" is the perfect, highly-tuned, magnificent midfield machine. This upbeat and authoritative book chronicles his inspiring journey from apprentice schoolboy to worldwide fame. His footballer father, the former West Ham and England player Frank Lampard Senior, believed in his son's talent from the beginning. He taught him the work ethic learned from Bobby Moore and other heroes of England's 1966 World Cup Squad. He was unstinting in his determination for young Frank to be a winner in the family business. In this fascinating biography, acclaimed author Douglas Thompson examines Lampard's inspiring, triumphant journey to the top, from his early days of enduring chants on the pitch at Upton Park to his current, glorious reign at Stanford Bridge. He also looks at the impact of how recent events have affected the midfielder: his joy at the birth of his second daughter, Isla; his pain at the separation from Elen Rives and his grief over the death of his beloved mom, Pat, to whom he pays tribute every time he scores one of his breathtaking goals.

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