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Crops: The Alex Cropley Story Paperback – 23 Nov. 2016

by Alex Cropley (Author)
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 30 ratings
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A nippy sweetie, he was always moaning, but that is often the sign of a great player a real determination to succeed and a refusal to settle for second best. PAT STANTON

I used to flinch when Studs wound up for a challenge and he feared no one as he sometimes threw his whole body into a tackle. That meant we also spent too much time together in the treatment room. ANDY GRAY

Alex Cropley had just left school when he was picked up as one of Scotland s latest football talents. Signed to Hibernian aged just 16, Cropley soon made his name as a player on the team s legendary Turnbull s Tornadoes side. Over the 1970s, he played for Hibernian, Arsenal, Aston Villa, Newcastle United, Toronto Blizzard and Portsmouth, before a number of injuries forced him off the pitch. From a football-mad kid playing on the streets of Edinburgh to a member of the Scottish national team, his career epitomises both the aspirations and the bitter disappointments surrounding the game on the pitch.

Cropley s tale of his time on (and off) the pitch isn t just the tale of one man s odyssey, however, but rather offers a glimpse into the footballing landscape of the time, with an engaging and often wry depiction of the larger-than-life characters who went on to become the greats of Scottish football.

A frank but warm-hearted account of the hopes and despair of the great game, Crops will delight football fans of all ages.

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  1. Print length
    208 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Luath Press Ltd.
  4. Publication date
    23 Nov. 2016
  5. Dimensions
    15.6 x 1.5 x 23.39 cm
  6. ISBN-10
    1910745731
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1910745731
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ALEX CROPLEY played for Hibernian, Arsenal and AstonVilla football clubs, among others. Born in Aldershot to a family of semiprofessional football players, he also played for the Scottish national side in the 1970s. Two dreadful leg-breaks resulted in many English First Division games being missed before his move to Aston Villa. Affectionately known as 'Studs' at Villa because of his ferocious tackling, Cropley retired due to injuries during his tenure there. TOM WRIGHT was taken to his first game aged nine, a friendly against Leicester City at Easter Road in February 1957. Little did he realise that football, and Hibs in particular, would become such a major influence in his life from that day on. Wright has now been a Hibs supporter for over 50 years, and has the scars to prove it. Previously the Secretary of the Hibs Former Players' Association, Wright is now the official club historian and curator of the Hibernian Historical Trust. He is the author of Hibernian: From Joe Baker to Turnbull's Tornadoes and The Golden Years: Hibernian in the Days of the Famous Five.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Luath Press Ltd.; 2nd Revised edition (23 Nov. 2016)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 208 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1910745731
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1910745731
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 15.6 x 1.5 x 23.39 cm
  • Customer reviews:
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4.4 out of 5 stars
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Kathleen Burn
5.0 out of 5 stars Great player great read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 21 September 2021
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Bought this book as a present for my husband who lived in Edinburgh in the late 60s and early 70s and became a big Hibs fan. He thoroughly enjoyed the book and says it brought back great memories - he was present on Alex's Hibs debut and was a regular during the fantastic Turnbull Tornadoes period. He also appreciated the honesty in Alex's writing and stories throughout his career, particular Alex's thoughts on the great Eddie Turnbull
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4.0 out of 5 stars Good read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 23 December 2021
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An Interesting book explaining how football was developed in the young from the late 60’s into the 70’s when Scotland produced so many quality players who played in streets and in large scale seriously taken games played in public park where yes jumpers for goalposts
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Eilish Hill
5.0 out of 5 stars A great read from my favourite All-time Villa Player
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 15 January 2021
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This is a great read telling of Alex Cropley’s development as a Youth Player to Full International. Alex is my All-time favourite Aston Villa Player and his book gives a great insight into his time with us - many Thanks for the memories
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jack c.
3.0 out of 5 stars But for the injuries... what a talent
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 14 June 2020
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Interesting story about Cropley's career, if not the best written football book around. If you're a Hibs fan of a certain age, you'll once again wonder why the Tornadoes team didn't win more with talent like Crops in the side.
Could have done with a good proof reader ... the book is littered with misspelt names and grammatical errors, which takes a little of the gloss off.
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Katyboo
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read for a Hibee
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 28 March 2022
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Brilliant read for us Hibs fans 💚
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RobM
4.0 out of 5 stars THANKS CROPS!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 6 November 2015
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Crops was a great player for Hibs. The book brought back many memories. Also tells the story after leaving Hibs when he played for Arsenal and Aston Villa. His injuries were terrible but he does not complain about that. A fantastic talent who will always be remembered.
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charlie mcleish
5.0 out of 5 stars Pleasure was mine!!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 16 December 2020
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Grew up in the same scheme as Alex,remember the games in the golf well,apart from that Alex is one of the finest players I've ever seen at Hibs,loved the tornadoes.GGTTH
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Joe
5.0 out of 5 stars A;ex Cropley story.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 3 May 2014
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I'm a Villa fan and Alex had his best years as a footballer playing for the Villa.
So, for me this is a winner!
A classic tale of a smashing lad from a working class background making his way in the big wide world, and making a great job of it!
Crops was one of my favourite players - honest, talented and committed - Villa fans loved him, and this book represents his endeavours perfectly!
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