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Anyone who watched football in the 1960's and 70's will react to any mention of the name Chopper. To supporters of most clubs, Ron Harris was a brutal villain of the game, a no-nonsense stopper whose very presence on the pitch would raise the temperature by several degrees. To Chelsea supporters, however, he epitomised a never-say-die spirit that carried the Blues through to FA Cup and European Cup Winners Cup success. His record of 655 league games for Chelsea is unlikely to be bettered and is a lasting testimony to a man who always gave 110% to his club.
This book allows us inside that footballing mindset, a player that always believed that even if his team was losing 2-0 with two minutes to go, there was always a chance of a result and whose enthusiasm fed the rest of the team. A professional footballer to the core, Ron was one of the best man-markers of his generation, as scores of his fellow pro's - including Jimmy Greaves in the book's forward - will testify. A hard and unflinching player, Ron could also play a bit, as hours of practising ball control as a youngster paid off. Never one to hold back either on or off the pitch, Ron's autobiography Chopper is a hugely entertaining read. As Chelsea reinvent themselves as Chelski and millionaire players come and go through the revolving door, read Ron's account of his days at the club before the big money flooded in.