GOALKEEPERS ARE DIFFERENT

by Brian Glanville ‧ RELEASE DATE: Oct. 26, 1972

On fictional terms this isn't as successful as most of Glanville's adult novels, sports and otherwise; but he's the official commentator on soccer, no longer an exclusively British sport, and there's some instruction all along the way. . . up for Ronnie who starts off on a London schoolboys' team and then is signed on as a full pro at 17 under manager ""Dirty Macintosh."" For some time he's just on the Reserve team; then he gets his chance at Liverpool, does well, then blows a game and is sent back -- his interest in the sport and spirit just about eliminated -- when Macintosh is removed and Ron goes back in the line-up for a fairly heroic showing. Goalkeepers aren's actually that ""different"" from other competitors (they need to be tough and confident) and Glanville's story doesn't rise much above a documentary of a player in action, so you'll just have to rely on a certain amount of professional savvy and facility.

Pub Date: Oct. 26, 1972

ISBN: N/A

Page Count: -

Publisher: Crown

Review Posted Online: N/A

Kirkus Reviews Issue: Oct. 1, 1972

Categories: FICTION