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Danny Blanchflower: A Glorious Life is the authorised biography of a football icon who helped revolutionise the game, told with exclusive insight from those who knew him best.

Foreword by Blanchflowerâ (TM)s only son, Richard Blanchflower.

By award-winning writer Mike Donovan, a journalist for more than 50 years and twice winner at the British Sports Journalism Awards.

Admired for his eloquence, humour and talent for innovation and inspiration, Blanchflower blazed a trail from Glentoran to Barnsley, Aston Villa, Northern Ireland and, ultimately, to Tottenham Hotspur. Read and discover:

Blanchflowerâ (TM)s fascinating story â " brought to life by the thoughts and memories of those closest to him â " family, media colleagues and fellow footballers
Exclusive insights into his upbringing and family life
How he locked horns with the hierarchy at Barnsley, Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur
How he helped create and lead one of the greatest club sides of all time at Spurs, becoming the Lilywhitesâ (TM) most successful captain ever
How he led Northern Ireland to the World Cup quarter-finals for the only time in its history
His post-playing career as a respected journalist, and why he turned down TVâ (TM)s This Is Your Life

Perfect for all Spurs fans plus any sports fan wanting to learn more about a legend who made history and changed the face of football.