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The book
Johnny Haynes - The Maestro "This lovingly compiled record of Haynes' life and career brings out far more of the man behind the legend than ever before." - When Saturday Comes "When you leaf through "Johnny Haynes - The Maestro," you feel the history of a true soccer player of his time, and you sense the labor of love of the fans who put this tribute together." - International Herald Tribune "Lovingly produced, diligently researched." - The Independent on Sunday "A handsome book … a celebration in words and pictures of not simply a great player but of a time long before the excesses of the Premier League. … The book will make a fabulous Christmas present." - Michael Parkinson ---- Comments from fans about the book ---- "A mighty piece of work." "A great publication. I'm enjoying every page." "Wonderful tribute." "What a fantastic book!" "A must read. A masterpiece on the maestro." "I am very impressed. The book is a treasure." "The book's great!" "Wonderful. The verdict is 10 out of 10." "An excellent production. First rate." "Absolutely first class job." "One of the best illustrated books at a very reasonable price." |
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HOW TO GET A COPY You can obtain a posted copy of JOHNNY HAYNES – THE MAESTRO from Ashwater Press by using this order form, which includes a special offer.
JOHNNY HAYNES – THE MAESTRO is published at £27.50. This is a large book, and postage and packing via Ashwater Press is normally £5.50 (parcel post), or £7 (first class post). However, see special offer here! JOHNNY HAYNES – THE MAESTRO is not available in Fulham FC's shops. JOHNNY HAYNES – THE MAESTRO is available through your local bookshop; the shop can order it through their wholesalers or direct from Ashwater. Or you can email us at martin_plumb@talk21.com
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More about the book
Johnny Haynes
Fulham’s greatest player, a one-club man who played over 650 games for the Cottagers, scoring over 150 goals.
Played 56 games for England, 22 as captain.
One of the best-ever passers of a ball. “Immaculate, sublime.”
The first footballer to be capped for England at five different levels.
Fulham’s captain at just twenty-one.
First footballer to have an agent. First player to be paid £100 a week.
One of the crown jewels of post-war English football.
Johnny Haynes was a trailblazer, an intelligent, outspoken and controversial figure. His Fulham and England career covered over 700 matches and almost 200 goals.
THIS IS HIS STORY
Fulham career - England career - Playing career in South Africa - League debut in 1952 at the age of 18 - England debut at 19 - FA Cup semi-finals - Two World Cup tournaments - Captain of England in a 9–3 defeat of Scotland - the car crash that broke bones in both legs - promotion with Fulham and relegation with Fulham - Fulham manager - twenty seasons at Fulham - retirement in Edinburgh …and so much more.