Classic Football Heroes: McGrath (Super Stoppers)

Collect them all!

Emily Stead author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:John Blake Publishing Ltd

Published:23rd Oct '25

Should be back in stock very soon

Classic Football Heroes: McGrath (Super Stoppers) cover

Meet Paul McGrath - ultimate football hero!

FROM THE NO.1 FOOTBALL SERIES - OVER 3 MILLION COPIES SOLD!

Introducing the SUPER STOPPERS collection. Perfect for reluctant readers and all fans of the beautiful game.

Name: Paul McGrath
Nationality: English / Irish
Hero Rating: TBC

Growing up in the foster care system, Paul McGrath found an outlet in sports and began his footballing career in his early twenties, playing for St Patrick's Athletic in the League of Ireland Cup. In 1982, McGrath moved to Manchester United and then Aston Villa, earning himself legendary status. It was on the global stage of the 1990 World Cup, playing for Ireland, that McGrath's masterful defending and skilful performance truly impressed the world, securing him a permanent place in the hearts of Irish football fans.

Ultimate Football Heroes is a series of biographies telling the life-stories of the biggest and best footballers in the world and their incredible journeys from childhood fan to super-star professional player. Written in fast-paced, action-packed style these books are perfect for all the family to collect and share.

Collect them all! Also available in the SUPER STOPPERS range: Van Dijk, Earps, Alisson, Alexander-Arnold, Pickford,Williamson, Ramos,Robertson, Neuer and Maguire.

Packed with facts about McGrath and the footballing world at the time, it offers readers a blend of biography and footballing history. Imagined dialogue between McGrath and his football friends adds extra depth and personality to the story. . . Overall, this is an excellent read for any sports-mad child eager to learn more about Irish football and the history of the beautiful game. * Children's Books Ireland *

ISBN: 9781789469165

Dimensions: 197mm x 130mm x 11mm

Weight: 116g

176 pages