This publication is not for sale to libraries. Michael Parkinson's career spans over four decades. The man from a humble but colourful Yorkshire mining family who can tease out the secrets of even the most reticent star guest, at last reveals his own story.
First published in 1997. The story of the Yorkshire miner's son who became a household name as a Test match umpire. Bird provides views on the game and those involved in it, with behind the scenes accounts and humourous anecdotes. Many serious and constructive points about modern cricket are made.
It is often forgotten that Michael Parkinson first came to notice as an outstanding sports writer. This book is a collection of Parkinson's articles on Golf, combining humour with sketches of his subjects.
Michael Parkinson gives his views on most aspects of the modern football game, whilst also casting his mind back to the past and paying tribute to some of the great names like Stanley Matthews and Bobby Moore.