McGrath : from the playground to the pitch
Stead, Emily2025
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Growing up in the foster care system, Paul McGrath found an outlet in sports and began his footballing career in his early twenties, playing for St Patrick's Athletic in the League of Ireland Cup. In 1982, McGrath moved to Manchester United and then Aston Villa, earning himself legendary status. It was on the global stage of the 1990 World Cup, playing for Ireland, that McGrath's masterful defending and skillful performance truly impressed the world, securing him a permanent place in the hearts of Irish football fans. This title is one in a series of biographies of the biggest and best footballers in the world, perfect for reluctant readers and all fans of the beautiful game.
Main title:
McGrath : from the playground to the pitch / Emily Stead.
Author:
Stead, Emily, author
Imprint:
London : Dino, 2025.
Collation:
157 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 20 cm.
Series title:
Audience:
Juvenile.
ISBN:
9781789469165 (pbk)
Dewey class:
823.92J920MCG
LC class:
PZ7.1.S7
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
4258332