In 2009, Warrington RLFC reached the nadir of their long-term, chronic underachievement, prompting one fan to write to the local newspaper questioning the players commitment.
He signed the letter Spirit of 55
- a reference to the year the club were last champions. Results began to improve dramatically, with back-to-back Challenge Cup wins followed by a League Leaders Shield
- but still no championship. Spirit of 55 follows Warringtons quest to become champions in 2012, as seen through the eyes of their most passionate fan.
But are the team cursed by the towns expectations, & the ghost of 55? Laced with terrace humour & tempered by the expert eye of a professional coach, the teams record of failure & the curse of hope will strike a chord with all sports fans.
The book builds to the climax of the play-offs where one team will achieve glory. But will it be Warrington?
Product Information:
• ISBN: 9781909178564
• Author: Rob Watson
• Publisher: Pitch Publishing
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 222
• Dimensions: 21.5 x 14 x 1.5cm