Follow ian the newsletter sign up to ians email newsletter to find out more about his books, get exclusive updates about new releases, and find out when hes on tour. I think it is really exciting if we have a lot of players making their debuts. Sir ian mcgeechan names his ultimate lion and the choice will surprise you. In 2005, he coached the midweek side on the british and irish. Sir ian mcgeechan helped select englands coach, so how. Someones going to come up, especially in the states, shooting at my chest, you know. Oct 20, 2015 sir ian mcgeechan helped select englands coach, so how can stuart lancasters greatest admirer decide his future.
He won thirtytwo caps, playing at flyhalf and centre. Book signings an evening with peter may in conversation with jake kerridge. Ian mcgeechan latest breaking news, rumours and gossip. This book tells you much about the man himself, where he comes from and his progress through his rugby career including the lions of course. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. May 14, 2008 wasps director of rugby ian mcgeechan has been confirmed as head coach for the 2009 lions tour of south africa. Telfer also gave an extrordinary speech on this tour, aslo on speakola. Home rugby news sir ian mcgeechan reveals his ultimate lion sir ian mcgeechan reveals his ultimate lion in his new book, the lions. Mcgeechan names strong lions team for royal opener in. C preregister now for the make change book tour with shaun king. Lion man offers a unique glimpse into the past, present and future of british rugby from one of the most influential figures in the history of the sport.
At wh smith, our key priority at this time is the health and wellbeing of our employees and customers. Despite a 21 series loss, the 2009 british and irish lions tour has proved a vivid exception and every professional team could learn a lot from. Literature event in huntington, ny by book revue and 2 others on thursday, december 14 2017 with 240 people interested and 49 people going. Scott ian, founder of anthrax, will be signing copies of im the man and it would be great for you to be there. Discover book depositorys huge selection of ian mcgeechan books online. A look back at ian bells careerbest test doublecentury against india in 2011.
Clive had been a lion himself in 1980 on the tour of south africa and in 1983 in. Save dr isaiah otis reid, april, 1619, 2020 commencement ceremonybook signing to your collection. However, perhaps none will possess as much weight and. An evening with warren gatland tickets, wed 20 nov 2019 at 19. Meet ian mcgeechan events at waterstones bookshops. Sir ian mcgeechan team talk lions 2nd test 1997 youtube.
You also pick up a lot about the rugby players he had played and worked with. Ian mcgeechans lions sign off with a display packed with raw pride. The surname mcgeechan was first found in knoydart, where they were a sept of the macdonalds, descended from hector gaelic eachann, second son of roderick macdonald, 3rd of moydart and clanranald. His forwards coach and partner was jim telfer mcgeechan was the british and irish lions head coach in 1989, 1993, 1997 and 2009. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. In 2005, he coached the midweek side on the british. Trivia 3 he was the coach for the two lions test series wins in australia in 1989 and south africa in 1997.
Jun 21, 2017 sir ian mcgeechan names his ultimate lion and the choice will surprise you. Ian mcgeechan is and has been a fine coach, making the most of very limited resources. I dont know ian mcgeechan but ive always admired what he has achieved. Be the first to ask a question about lion man lists with this book. Sir ian mcgeechan obe is a former rugby union player. Now, in this frank and engaging memoir, ian mcgeechan shares his unrivalled insight into the triumphs and tribulations of british rugby and of the progress of the sport over the past two decades. Ill play for you all day oconnell at his inspirational best. Mcgeechan played in south africa on the 1974 lions victorious tour, one of the largest of all. Sir ian mcgeechan, woodward and lions forward michael owen face. Some exhibitors may be hosting signings that arent listed below, so be sure to check with your favorite press or magazine for details. Mcgeechan names strong lions team for royal opener in south.
Subsequently he has been the head coach on four lions tours. Mcgeechan played for the lions in their unbeaten 1974 tour of south africa and again in the 1977 tour of new zealand. Wasps director of rugby ian mcgeechan has been confirmed as head coach for the 2009 lions tour of south africa. When the going gets tough by ian mcgeechan from waterstones today. Ian mcgeechan be special for the rest of your lives, pre game 2nd test. The scot has already coached on four previous lions trips, three as head coach, including the victorious 1997 series win over the springboks. In 2005 he coached the midweek side on the british and irish lions tour to new. I remember my debut for the lions against western transvaal in 1974, and it is a career highlight.
Lion man ebook by ian mcgeechan official publisher page. Mcgeechan played for the lions in their unbeaten 1974 tour of south africa, and again in the 1977 tour of new zealand. A celebration of 75 quintessential cycling experiences. Ian mcgeechan is confident he has established a coaching legacy that will carry the british and irish lions into a successful future. Visit the bookfair to meet your favorite authors and attend signings hosted by our exhibitors. Meet the author the body in the garden by katharine schellman. Listen to this remarkable tale by sir ian mcgeechan as he recounts the story of a lady who went on the 2009 tour but was never alone. Ian mcgeechan was born in 1946 in scotland as ian robert mcgeechan.
In 2005, he coached the midweek side on the british and irish lions tour to new. He attended west park county secondary school and moor grange county secondary school and became head boy and trained to be a pe teacher at carnegie physical training college now part of leeds metropolitan university. He was also head coach of scotland and the british and irish lions. We continue to follow government guidance regarding covid19 and as a result, we have taken the decision to postpone a number of our upcoming events. Scott ian im the man book signing book signing central. Log in or sign up for facebook to connect with friends, family and people you know. Ian mcgeechan be special for the rest of your lives, pre game 2nd.
Ian mcgeechan motivational speaker speakers corner. Explore books by ian mcgeechan with our selection at. Head coach ian mcgeechan contemplates ending 35 years of. Sir ian mcgeechan helped select englands coach, so how can. Warren will be in conversation with broadcaster and rugby expert phil steele. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. To ask other readers questions about the lions, please sign up.
Ian will be signing copies of his latest rebus novel, rather be the devil, at waterstones perth. Ian mcgeechan news, views, gossip, pictures, video mirror. Ian mcgeechan names the best, and worst, halfback pairings at the rugby world cup lions legend mcgeechan has ranked the world cup halfback pairings from one to eight share. In 1986, mcgeechan became the assistant scotland coach to derrick grant and in 1988 he was promoted to coach. News about ian mcgeechan on sports mole with the latest player news, biographical information, pictures and more. Bath, richard editor the complete book of rugby seven oaks, 1997 isbn 18620001.
As coach to the scottish national team, he led his country to a famous grand slam victory in the 1990 five nations tournament and has been appointed head coach to the lions on four separate occasions, most recently for the 2009 tour to south africa. Ian mcgeechan is the ultimate lion, and no one could have done more than mcgeechan to promote the magic of the lions. This tour could be the head coachs last but who else is similarly steeped in the lions ethos. Hes part of a new generation of players and we thought that in lawrences absence it was important that the leadership of the team stayed within the forwards. Ian played for the lions in their unbeaten 1974 tour of south africa, and again in the 1977 tour of new zealand. However, perhaps none will possess as much weight and insight than ian mcgeechans latest lions testimony, the.
Six nations sir ian mcgeechan is an option to lead 20 lions tour tour manager andy irvine believes british and irish lions coaching legend sir ian mcgeechan is an option to take charge of. Sir ian mcgeechan helped select englands coach, so how can stuart lancasters greatest admirer decide his future. Meet lions legend ian mcgeechan at waterstones leadenhall market, signing copies of his new book the lions. Ian robertson will be compering and tickets will be available on the night. Mcgeechan, 61, was also a player on the 1974 and 1977 lions side tours. A celebration of 75 quintessential cycling experiences dille, ian on. He toured with the british and irish lions in both 1974 and 1977. Sir ian robert mcgeechan, obe born 30 october 1946 is a scottish former rugby union player and coach. Sir ian mcgeechan obe played for headingley and made his debut for scotland in 1972.
Aug 27, 2016 s ometimes, ian mcewan wonders if he will be shot. This players offthefield qualities are the type needed for the men not making warren gatlands test team. In 1990 his team won a grand slam victory in the five nations championship. In 2005, he coached the midweek side on the british and irish lions tour to new zealand on the. Ian mcgeechan news, views, gossip, pictures, video. Please provide me with your latest book news, views and details of waterstones special offers. Contact the champions speakers agency to book sir ian mcgeechan for your. Trivia 3 he was the coach for the two lions test series wins in australia in 1989 and south. Join facebook to connect with john mcgeechan and others you may know.
Mcgeechan was born in leeds to a glaswegian father who was in the argyll and sutherland highlanders. Ian mcgeechan is a scottish former rugby union player and coach. He was the coach of the 1990 glandslamwinning scotland side for rugby. Bbc sport rugby union mcgeechan given lions coach role. Ian mcgeechan, communication speaker, strategy speaker. In this unique and fascinating book which celebrates the immensity of rugby at the top. To ask other readers questions about lion man, please sign up. An evening with warren gatland tickets, wed 20 nov 2019 at. In this unique and fascinating book sir ian mcgeechan uses his own. Sir ian mcgeechan, who may be on a fiveman panel to pick the new england coach, has praised the work of the caretaker stuart lancaster published. Ian mcgeechan is the ultimate lion and no one could have done more than mcgeechan to promote the magic of the lions. Sir ian robert mcgeechan, obe born 30 october 1946 is a scottish former rugby union player. Headline mcgeechan looks to a bright future for lions.
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