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Title: The Quiet Assassin: The Davie Hay Story
Author: Davie Hay with Alex Gordon
Published: 2009
Player Homepage: Davie Hay
Synopsis
“Davie Hay is a true Celtic legend. He was known as “The Quiet Assassin” in his playing days – a nickname given to him by Scotland manager Tommy Docherty – and he was one of the most ferocious competitors in the game. Now he has decided to talk about his truly remarkable career and reveal some secrets that will undoubtedly startle football supporters everywhere. Davie will tell his story with the force of one of his trademark bone-shuddering tackles during his playing days.
“He never shirked a tackle as a player at club and country level and he doesn’t dodge any issues in this extraordinary book. It’s a unique insight into a unique footballing individual and it is a must read for Celtic and football fans everywhere.”
Review
Davie Hay’s autobiography is quite a run of the mill state of affairs. The problem is that trying to condense Davie Hay’s broad involvement over three separate eras – as a player, a manager and latterly a scout/coach – has meant that to keep the book at a manageable length for publication that much is glossed over. After reading about his time as a player you’d hardly realise that he was such a gifted player or that he kicked a ball (and so well).
Issues are skated round (such as George Connelly) and there is little new added that could have been. Davie Hay simply isn’t the sort to rock the boat. The only revelation is that Petit Merde was taken to a private drug test (if that shocks you wrt him). Otherwise the book is quite a tame affair which little upsets anyone. Had the chance to set straight on more than it does, but then again that wouldn’t be Davie Hay and that (in part) you can admire. (review by joebloggscity)
Product Details
Hardcover: 256 pages
Publisher: Black and White Publishing (12 Oct 2009)
Language English
ISBN-10: 1845022661
ISBN-13: 978-1845022662
Product Dimensions: 23.6 x 15.4 x 3 cm