9781854112903 - the man in the middle von bevan, derek (3 Ergebnisse)
Sprache: Englisch
Verlag: Poetry Wales Press, United Kingdom, Bridgend, 2001
- Softcover
Anbieter: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Vereinigtes KönigreichWorldofBooks
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Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Biography of Derek Bevan perhaps the best-known and almost certainly the longest serving rugby union referee in the world, full of insights into the game and its players over the last twenty years, and including a trenchant commentary on the development of rules and professionalism. "A referee can'…t make a bad game good, but he can make a good game bad." Basing his game on this assumption Derek Bevan became one of the world's best -- and best known -- rugby union referees he retired in 2000, aged fifty, after 32 years as the man in the middle. During his long career he refreed in all four World Cups (a record unlikely to be equalled) including the 1991 Final. He also refereed almost 50 internationals, 4 Welsh Cup Finals, World Cup Sevens, Hong Kong Sevens, Dubai Sevens and the Students World Cup Final. Even in retirement he is refereeing veterans matches around the world. Forced by injury to quit as a player (he'd been sent off 3 times as an "aggressive flanker") his love for the game turned him to refereeing and a prominence he would never have achieved as a player. He saw huges changes: world cups, player professionalism, the growth of the smaller nations, the development of the IRB and national Unions, rule changes to enhance the game. In this book Bevan explores those changes, recalls great matches and great players, and looks at the future for referees. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
- Hardcover
Anbieter: Lion Books PBFA, Kidderminster, WORCS, Vereinigtes KönigreichLion Books PBFA
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Hardcover. Zustand: Near Fine. Near Fine. Reprint. 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 160 pages.
Weitere Bilder- Hardcover
Anbieter: Chapter Two Books, Ammanford, Vereinigtes KönigreichChapter Two Books
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Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Includes dust jacket. Signed. Signed dedication by the author. Derek Bevanâs The Man in the Middle is a frank, engaging memoir from one of rugby unionâs most respected referees. Bevan looks back over decades on the touchline, from his early days learning the craft to of…ficiating at the highest levels of the international game, including multiple World Cups. He writes with humour and humility about the pressures of decision-making, the scrutiny referees face, and the characters â" players, coaches and fellow officials â" who shaped his career. Alongside the big matches and memorable moments, Bevan reflects on how the sport evolved and what it meant to hold authority in an environment defined by passion, physicality and split-second judgement. Itâs personable, insightful and full of behind-the-scenes colour, offering a rare view of rugby from the man tasked with keeping order when everything is on the line. SIGNED COPY.
