Robledo book launch event

Description

Hear experienced football author Spencer Vignes talk about his new book 'Postcards from Santiago' - all about the life and career of legendary Reds forward George Robledo. Spencer will share tales of the football hero who was brought up in the Dearne and went on to score for Chile at the 1950 World Cup. Robledo, whose brother Ted also played for Barnsley FC, later scored the winning goal for Newcastle United in the 1952 FA Cup final and was the first overseas player to finish top scorer in England. Signed copies of 'Postcards from Santiago: the George Robledo Story' will be available to buy.