Portsea Island Discs: Alan Ball, Manager of Portsmouth Football Club

Title

Portsea Island Discs: Alan Ball, Manager of Portsmouth Football Club

Transmission details

13 Jan 1985

Description

The guest this week is Alan Ball, Jr, the manager of Portsmouth Football Club. His real name is Alan James Ball Jr, and he was born in May 12, 1945. He is one of the few people to win the utmost prize World Cup Medal in 1966 and was made Man of the Match in the final following his performance. He played for various clubs as a footballer. He talks about his life and his career, and the skills and ability it takes to be a footballer. [Box 7]

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Notes

Track 1- Music at approx 0-3 mins; 8 mins to end. Track 2- Music at approx 4-8 mins; 13-16 mins; 20 mins to end. Track 3- Music at approx 4-7 mins; 11-14 mins; 16 mins to end.

Misc. notes

Speed:- 7.5ips

Production company

Radio Victory

Technical information

Stereo

Extent

1 tape

Credits

Presenter

Andy Ferris

Interviewees

Alan Ball