Jamie Carragher, born and raised in Bottle in Liverpool, is a hero to the fans on the Kop, and the defensive rock upon which the club's recent success has been based.A former attendee of the FA school of excellence in Lilleshall and a member, along with Michael Owen, of Liverpool's 1996 FA Youth Cup winning team, Carragher signed professional forms later that year and made his first-team debut in 1997. His versatility saw him play in a variety of roles - full-back, centre-half and defensive midfield - with great success, but it was his determination and never-say-die attitude that cemented the local boy's popularity with the Anfield faithful.International recognition soon followed, and Carragher became an important member of the England squad, winning 34 caps, before he retired from international football under the ill-fated reign of Steve McLaren.But it is on Merseyside where this gritty defender is truly revered.
With a host of medals to his name - including the UEFA Champions League on that incredible night in Istanbul in 2005 - and now over 500 appearances for the club, Carragher shares the desire of the fans to reclaim the one trophy that has eluded Liverpool for too long: the Premiership.With this canny and committed defender forming the backbone of the side alongside his great friend Steven Gerrard and star striker Fernando Torres, few would bet against Carragher one day achieving his dream. From youth team to first-team stalwart and vice captain, the local boy done good; and he just keeps doing better and better. This is his amazing story.
- ISBN10 1844546225
- ISBN13 9781844546220
- Publish Date 2 March 2009
- Publish Status Cancelled
- Out of Print 15 January 2009
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint John Blake Publishing Ltd
- Format Paperback (B-Format (198x129 mm))
- Pages 288
- Language English