It is rare in modern football that a player becomes synonymous with a
club but through the 70s and 80s Steve Perryman was the heart and soul
of Tottenham Hotspur. Loyal, loved by the fans and trusted by his
managers and players the Spurs captain became the club's record
appearance maker and won two UEFA cups, two FA Cups and two League
cups.
In doing so he endeared himself to a generation of fans as the leader
and face of club that, while not always successful, was always
entertaining and gave its all on the pitch.
In this new autobiography Steve recalls his time at Tottenham, the
players he shared the dressing room with, the managers he learnt from
(including the great Bill Nicholson) and the colourful adversaries he
squared up to on the pitch.
He also tells of his time in management, including his spell working
with Ossie Ardiles at Spurs under the chairmanship of the controversial
Alan Sugar and his successful period in Japan where he won the League
Championship.
As honest and uncompromising in his book as he was as a player, A Spur
Forever, is a must read for all football fans who recall fondly the era
of muddy pitches and approachable players.
The book includes a wonderful foreword by Glenn Hoddle and is printed in
full colour throughout its 304 pages and includes a wealth of
memorabilia from Steve's career and over 150 photographs to help
illustrate the text.
