Book description
When Alex McLeish persuaded European legend Franck Sauzée to sign
for Hibernian Football Club in February 1999, it was the club's
biggest coup since the signing of George Best. Many people questioned
the Gallic Great's motivations, afraid that he was merely coming to
pick up his salary and quietly see out his distinguished career. They
could not have been more wrong. From his very first game, Franck
Sauzée embraced the Hibs culture and quickly won over the fans. He
proved that he was still a great footballer and helped to lead his new
team from the mediocrity of the Scottish First Division back to the
heights of the Scottish Premier League. Sauzée became club captain,
inspired his team mates, scored many unforgettable goals, took Hibs to
a Scottish Cup Final and became a club legend. An ill-fated spell as
the club's manager saw the end of Sauzée's Hibernian career, but he
left the club as one of its best loved and most revered players. Now
Ted Brack takes fans behind the scenes to document the highs and lows
of the days when Le God graced Easter Road. With inside stories from
directors, managers, players and supporters, this is a must-read book
for Hibs fans of all ages who still treasure the memory of Franck
Sauzée, Hibernian superstar.
Ted Brack is a retired head teacher and lifelong Hibs supporter.
His book There is a Bonny Fitba Team, chronicled half a century of
supporting Hibernian Football Club and reached No 5 in the Scottish
bestsellers chart. Ted co-authored Pat Stanton's Hibernian Dream Team
and his latest book, There's Only One Sauzée, documents the highs and
lows of Le God's time at Easter Road.
