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The Last Line
The Autobiography of Irish goalkeeping legend Packie Bonner, the book traces his life from his roots in Donegal through his transformation into one of football’s most respected goalkeepers.
Signed as Jock Stein’s last recruit for Celtic in 1978, he overcame homesickness and early challenges to become the club’s first‑choice goalkeeper, ultimately making a record 641 appearances for Celtic.
On the international stage, Bonner was a key member of Ireland’s golden era under Jack Charlton, earning 80 caps and carving his name into national folklore with a decisive penalty save at the 1990 FIFA World Cup that sent Ireland into the quarter‑finals in one of the country’s most iconic sporting moments.
Throughout the memoir, he recounts facing legendary opponents, playing alongside Celtic greats, and enduring setbacks such as a serious back injury and the heartbreak of a costly mistake at the 1994 World Cup. More than a catalogue of matches and trophies, The Last Line offers readers a personal look at the challenges, triumphs, and defining moments of a Celtic and Irish football great.
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