"Ossie's Dream" - The autobiography of Ossie Ardiles, the former midfielder.
Ossie remains one of the most iconic footballers ever to have graced the English game.
After winning the World Cup with Argentina in 1978, Ossie became the first
foreign player to make an impact in the First Division, paving the way for the
modern era of multinational teams.
He became a household name, immortalised in Chas & Dave's hit record "Ossie's Dream
(Spurs Are On Their Way to Wembley)", and is still remembered fondly
today by fans both young and old.
Thirty years on from those glory days, Ossie retains a unique perspective on the
football world, from Argentina to England and through his long career in
management, with the emphasis always on style and entertainment.
In his intelligent, insightful autobiography, Ossie also talks about growing up
under a military dictatorship, how he was torn between two countries
owing to the outbreak of the Falklands War, which claimed the life of one
of his cousins, and how that football world has changed over the decades.
Published in 2010.
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