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Wired for Wembley

By Gigi Romano

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Wired for Wembley

By Gigi Romano

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Between 1987 and 1994, the Wigan Warriors didn't just win the Challenge Cup-they rewrote the story of British rugby league. This book immerses readers in eight electrifying seasons that saw Wigan turn annual trips to Wembley into a local tradition and national talking point. With unrivaled consistency and ambition, the Warriors assembled a squad that swept aside rivals, transformed the business of rugby league, and sparked debates that still echo through the sport today.
Drawing on meticulous records and vivid narrative, Wired for Wembley reveals the people, matches, and moments behind rugby league's greatest dynasty. Explore the recruitment coups that fueled rivalry with St. Helens, the evolving Cherry-and-White identity, and the vital bond between players and the community. The book brings to life the Wembley rituals, nerve-jangling Cup ties, and leadership that made Wigan a byword for sporting excellence. More than just a chronicle of victories, this is the definitive story of how a club, a town, and an era became inseparable-leaving a legacy no team has matched since.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
220
Release Date:
2025-08-06
Publication Date:
2025-08-06
Publisher:
Independently Published
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
1923570250
ISBN13:
9781923570252
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
326 g
Height:
152 cm
Width:
229 cm
Thickness:
12 cm
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