Taking No Prisoners: The Story of Frank Barson, Football's First Hardman

by John Harding

Frank Barson's life story is one of hardship and hard-won fame, his tough tackling and prowess in controlled aggression earning him a reputation that lives on today. Rising from the factory floor to become a footballing giant, Barson lifted the fortunes of Aston Villa and Manchester United while earning more cautions than anyone before or since. Born in Sheffield's industrial district of Grimesthorpe, his no-nonsense football style was forged in the...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1785315293
• ISBN13: 9781785315299
• Release Date: November 2019
• Publisher: Pitch Publishing
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.4" x 8.4"