Sweeper Keeper: The Story of Tommy Lawrence, Scotland and Liverpool’s Legendary Flying Pig

The compelling story of legendary goalkeeper Tommy Lawrence, hailed as the first ‘sweeper keeper’. Foreword by legendary Liverpool midfielder, Ian Callaghan. The first goalkeeper in Bill Shankly’s Liverpool revolution, ‘the Flying Pig’ Tommy Lawrence led a rollercoaster life on and off the pitch. From riches on the pitch to rags on the streets, this is Tommy’s life story told by those who knew him best. This stunning memoir includes: Exclusive previously untold accounts of the Scottish legend from family, friends, and former team-mates A look at the major events and relationships of Tommy’s life – from his lifelong friendship with Roger Hunt to his glory days at Anfield A glimpse into the life that followed the pitch, including Tommy’s working life, the struggles he faced after retiring from football, and the 2015 viral interview that catapulted the FA cup winner back into the spotlight Perfect for Liverpool and Scotland fans, this extensively researched memoir is a portrait of the legendary Tommy Lawrence painted by those who knew him best. – ASIN: 1801506949 | ISBN13: 9781801506946 | ISBN-13: 978-1801506946