Aug 06, 2015 david fairclough was born in liverpool in january 1957 and joined his boyhood club as a schoolboy striker. Jul 31, 2015 supersub legend david fairclough coming to widnes to discuss latest book. Supersub, a nickname of david fairclough born 1957, english footballer disambiguation page providing links to topics that could be referred to by the same search term this disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title supersub. The 2nd leg against st etienne in the 3rd round of the european cup was clearly the highlight of fairclough s career. The name supersub is used nowadays for anyone who comes on and makes an impact late in matches. Fairclough had come on as a sub in the 74th minute when liverpool needed one goal to progress to the next round and in the 84th minute fairclough scored the allimportant goal. The title, however, does not fully reflect the fluctuations of a career that does not sit entirely comfortably with one of anfields favourite sons. Oct 24, 2017 fairclough has now completed the book, and the fact he has called his autobiography supersub shows that fairclough has made his peace with his football identity, but it took some time for him to.
Jun 11, 2015 david fairclough autobiography cover i recently provided the artwork for a special edition of david faircloughs autobiography supersub. Supersub legend david fairclough coming to widnes to discuss. The story of footballs most famous number 12, published by decoubertin books, david fairclough tells the tale of march 16, 1977, in his own words. David fairclough david fairclough was a footballer whose special role in the great liverpool side of the 1970s was that of supersub. Known affectionately as supersub because he was a talented goalscorer who, in comparison with other players, rarely started matches for liverpool but. David fairclough started just 92 games in an eight year liverpool career yet his standing as one of the most famous goalscorers in the clubs illustrious history is. In this refreshingly candid autobiography fairclough relives the highs and lows of a colourful career. We caught up with liverpools famous supersub on publication of his autobiography. Fairclough was, and always will be, the original supersub. Discover book depositorys huge selection of david fairclough books online. Supersub david fairclough the story of footballs most. Supersub, david fairclough mark platt shop online for books. The pecking order of strikers at the club saw david trailing behind the dream duo of kevin keegan and john toshack as well as england centre forward david johnson. For liverpool legend david fairclough, that something was st etienne in 1977 and a.
He exploded onto the scene as a 19 year old, his goals helping propel liverpool to a league and uefa cup double the first silverware of an extraordinary trophyladen haul over a sevenyear first team anfield career. Terry mac living for the moment, signed hard back book. Each book is hand signed by the liverpool legend and includes a foreword written by gerrard houllier. The autobiography of david fairclough, the former liverpool fc striker who earned the affectionate nickname supersub at anfield due to his ability to score important goals after coming off the bench.
Walton centre charity ball named after the late wife of. David fairclough dont call him a super lfchistory stats. Known affectionately as supersub because he was a talented goalscorer who, in. Supersub inbunden, 2015, inbunden compare prices 3 stores. David fairclough can be proud of his scoring record at liverpool. Fairclough will always be remembered for that night against st etienne but its the rest of the book that really is the interesting read.
In an evocative collaboration with journalist mark platt, fairclough s story is at once a compelling insight into one of the greatest teams in football history, populated by the great players whom david played with and against, and the gripping and characteristically honest memoir of one of liverpool s most popular sons. It was 40 years ago today that deadly davie foiled the french and here, in an extract from supersub. David fairclough remembers his famous goal against st etienne in the book liverpool cup kings 1977 by mark platt grand national day, 1976. Its derby day but, with time running out, it looks like the only winner will come at aintree. Fairclough was the original supersub, the protosolskjaer, if you will. It rankled with him then and it rankles with him now, even if hes reached an uneasy peace with the tag now, recognising the part hes played in so many peoples memories. David fairclough was born in newcastle upon tyne, england. Stevie nicol my autobiography signed hardback book. Reviews a brilliant but provocative autobiography, entitled. Liverpool career stats for david fairclough lfchistory.
Mar 24, 2015 walton centre charity ball named after the late wife of liverpool fc supersub david fairclough returning for a fourth year. Supersub by david fairclough, mark platt waterstones. Fairclough, of course, received more bad news than most of his contemporaries. Hearing how he ended up in toronto, corsica and then back at melwood is the really interesting part of his career and this book. Another 66 appearances as substitute boosted his anfield career total and it was for his role as liverpools number 12 for which he is best remembered. Between making his first team debut in november 1975 and playing his last game for the club in april 1982, david fairclough made just 92 starts for liverpool. Supersub by halsey clark and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
At the age of 16, he entered the jewelry industry and served a five year apprenticeship in the jewelry manufacturing arts, during which time he attended the newcastle upon tyne college of art and industrial design. David fairclough born liverpool, 5 january 1957 is an english retired footballer, most famous for playing for liverpool as a striker during the 1970s and 1980s. David fairclough was born in liverpool in january 1957 and joined his boyhood club as a schoolboy striker. David fairclough supersub by david fairclough sports. Known affectionately as supersub because he was a talented goalscorer who, in comparison with other players, rarely started matches for liverpool but frequently came into the match as a substitute to make an impact, fairclough was born in inner city liverpool and as a child moved to the new cantril farm housing estate in the 1960s due to slum clearances. The story of football s most famous number 12 hardcover august 6, 2015 by david fairclough author. In his book, he recalls a moment long after his retirement when former coach roy. After leaving liverpool, fairclough played for a number of other clubs in england as well as enjoying spells at clubs in europe and canada.
Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Supersub by david fairclough and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. View the amazing artwork and an interview with american artist paine proffitt. Another 62 appearances as substitute boosted his anfield career total and it was for his role as liverpools number 12 for which he is best remembered. He was the original supersub, immortalised by one heroic cameo performance in the european cup against st etienne, but damned by his effectiveness from the bench. Supersub thinks klopps liverpool could be the real deal. After completing his apprenticeship, david moved to the cambridge area. David fairclough jewelers since 1974 located in toledo, oh. Buy supersub by david fairclough, mark platt from waterstones today. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Signed hardback book by liverpool supersub, david fairclough.
Another 62 appearances as substitute boosted his anfield career total and it was for his role as liverpools number 12 for. Yet, it is a moniker he loved and loathed in equal measure and one he felt ultimately held him back in his career. David fairclough started just 92 games in an eight year liverpool career yet. Aug 06, 2015 david fairclough started just 92 games in an eight year liverpool career yet his standing as one of the most famous goalscorers in the clubs illustrious history is without question. David fairclough started just 92 games in an eight year liverpool career ye. Bob paisley was a genius but his broken promises hurt me. Signed hardback book by liverpool supersub, david fairclough a brilliant but provocative autobiography, entitled supersub. Liverpool fc european cup goalscoring hero to be joined by hit podcast team the anfield wrap. Aug 30, 2015 bob paisley was a genius but his broken promises hurt me, says liverpool supersub david fairclough. In supersub, fairclough reflects poignantly on jans passing, acknowledging that thinking how i could explain it in the best possible way in the book was the cause of many sleepless. Explore books by david fairclough with our selection at.