Football Legend Martin O'Neill coming to Shropshire with his new book
Football legend Martin O’Neill will talk about his life in the game when he launches his new autobiography, On Days Like These, in Shropshire next month.
Described as one of the most compelling and respected figures in football, O’Neill's career took him from playing for Lisburn Distillery in Northern Ireland to being a key part of Brian Clough’s hugely successful Nottingham Forest team that won back-to-back Europeans Cups in 1979 and 1980.
As a player, O’Neill represented Northern Ireland over 60 times, playing alongside George Best and captaining the side at the 1982 World Cup.
As a manager, his legendary time in charge of Celtic saw the team win seven trophies including three Scottish Premier League titles and the UEFA Cup, and he successfully led both Leicester City and Aston Villa to League Cups in England. With Roy Keane as his assistant manager, he oversaw Ireland reaching the Euros for only the third time in their history.
The evening with Martin O'Neill is being organised by Booka Bookshop, in Oswestry, on the evening of November 8 at the Holroyd Community Theatre at Weston Rhyn.
Tickets are available from the shop on (01691) 662244 or email hello@bookabookshop.co.uk.
A Booka spokesperson said: "Written with his trademark honesty and humour, On Days Like These is a brilliantly written account of Martin’s years in football from one of its most respected and astute voices. For any football fan who loves ‘the beautiful game’ this is an event not to be missed."
