He is best known as a rugby union commentator for bbc radio. Ian robertson, the former bbc rugby commentator and one of its last distinctive voices of sport, left the gantry in 2018 with little to complain about. Warren gatland is undoubtedly one of the most successful coaches in welsh rugby and reading this book brings back some great memories. Robertson was educated at george watsons college in edinburgh, aberdeen university and christs college, cambridge. Warren gatlands explosive insinuations light the fuse as. The book is written by freelance sportswriter jamie wall and hes also responsible for brothers in black. In his book the winner effect, the neuroscientist ian robertson reveals how coming first actually alters brain chemistry, making people who have won in the past more focused, confident and aggressive. Warren gatland s in the line of fire is the ultimate chronicle of this summers remarkable lions tour to new zealand home of the fearsome all blacks, the double world champions which culminated in an historic and nerveshredding series draw. The book is the head coachs candid record of the perspiration and inspiration, the withering. Ever wondered why some people are born winners and others losers. Warren gatland stole a march on his rivals with a 14 november release.
Robertson a question ian robertson rated a book really liked it. Damian mckenzie has been earmarked for fullback at the chiefs with new coach warren. Daily telegraph warren gatland s in the line of fire is the ultimate chronicle of this summers remarkable lions tour to new zealand home of the fearsome all blacks, the double world champions which culminated in an historic and nerveshredding series draw. Warren gatland signing in the line of fire whsmith blog. Sep 11, 2018 draw is an inadequate way to describe what the lions did here. Chiefs coach warren gatland opens up on damian mckenzies all. Warren gatlands in the line of fire is the ultimate chronicle of this summers remarkable lions tour to new zealand home of the fearsome all blacks, the double world champions which culminated in an historic and nerveshredding series draw. Robertson said it was not a clever thing to say and had spoilt the reputation wales.
Warren gatland coached the lions to an honourable draw with the world champions and a 30 victory in australia in 20 but is not sure he would. Buy 1st edition sports rugby books in english and get the best. Gatland is the master sir ian mcgeechan gatland is a coaching star sir clive woodward gats is one of the alltime great coaches sam warburton. It also gives an insight into gatland and his upbringing although i do think it could have been a little more in depth and revealing about the man himself and those he has coached. Robertsons enlightening theories on brain chemistry make fascinating food for thought and will help readers see the upside of stress. Gatland is the master sir ian mcgeechan gatland is a coaching star sir clive woodward. The definitive autobiography of the legendary rugby coach who has led wales to three grand slams, four six nations titles, two world cup semifinals, and masterminded two hugely successful southern hemisphere tours at the helm of the british and irish lions. Ian robertson has 111 books on goodreads with 1011 ratings.
Daily telegraph gatland is one of the great coaches of history. The definitive autobiography of the legendary rugby coach who has led wales to three grand slams. Join facebook to connect with ian robertson and others you may know. Bbc rugby commentator ian robertson believes gatland was unwise to publicly admit his thoughts about cheating. Rugby books to buy for christmas a roundup of new titles. The inside story from the lions head coach by warren gatland paperback. Warren gatland has plenty to say getty warren gatland stole a march on his rivals with a 14 november release date for his pride and passion headline. Fiona hyslop has announced the appointment of ian brennan and ian robertson as trustees and the reappointment of ken thomson and janet brennan to the board for historic environment scotland hes. Gatland admits lions squad selection was harsh on scotland. Dec 31, 2011 buy the minds eye by robertson, ian isbn.
Oct 29, 2017 warren gatland has admitted his lions squad selection was harsh on scotland only two scotland stars were picked to feature in the original 41man squad in his new book, gatland admits it was a. Filled with case studies and thoughtful commentary, this eyeopening book is sure to inspire thoughts on the effects of stress and the importance of facing life headon. The kiwis love affair with ireland began after the 1989 all blacks tour to the country. In gatlands absence, ian foster, scott robertson, jamie joseph and dave.
Warren gatlands new boss hits back at exall black boss. Nov 11, 2019 in gatlands absence, ian foster, scott robertson, jamie joseph and dave rennie are the frontrunners to coach the all blacks, beaten by england in the world cup semifinals. Pride and passion english, hardback warren gatland. Nov 06, 2019 japan coach jamie joseph, hansens assistant ian foster and crusaders boss scott robertson are all heavily linked with the job. But afp report that departing wales coach warren gatland is in the mix. Sir ian mcgeechan and editor ian robertson pick their world cup xv. Jan 01, 2012 in the winner effect ian robertson, one of the worlds most respected neuroscientists, shows how success affects the inner workings of the brain and explores the implications for all of us, in business, on the public stage and in our emotional lives. Warren gatland has named damian mckenzie to start at full back in the chiefs warm up match against the blues. Bbc sports bryn palmer on what lies behind warren gatlands shock decision to drop brian odriscoll for saturdays final lions test. Nov 30, 2001 noel murphy, syd millar and eddie coleman interviewed the ireland management team of gatland, his assistant osullivan and manager brian obrien last monday. His previous books, mind sculpture, the minds eyeand the winner effect, have been translated into many languages and he is widely recognised as one of the worlds leading researchers in neuropsychology. The use of portable nearinfrared spectroscopy for authenticating cardiovascular medicines. Warren gatland takes charge of new zealand side the chiefs for a season before leading the lions in 2021.
Gatland s record read 18 wins, 19 losses and one draw. Ian robertson reflects on flirting with liz taylor and commentating over that jonny wilkinson drop goal as bbcs voice of rugby for 46 years retires. The old boy was happy gatland hadnt won, because that meant were still the only team to have won a lions test series down there in new zealand. Ian robertson is an exceptional speaker and regularly performs at events for both corporates and notforprofit organisations across the world. He worked for four years as an english teacher at fettes.
Warren gatland understood to be in the running for all blacks. Sir ian mcgeechan and editor ian robertson pick their world cup xv and include some surprise choices. The sunday times gatland s record stands comparison with the very best. Robertson is accepting questions on his profile page. Pride and passion my autobiography author of the book. Ian robertson neuroscientist and author of the stress test. Its just one paragraph in a book full of them, but with his thinly veiled threat that he had the power to reveal explosive details about the all blacks, warren gatland has lit the fuse on what.
Ian robertson is a clinical psychologist and neuroscientist with a unique ability to apply his research to the pressures of everyday life. Books by ian robertson the stress test the winner effect. As his book amply demonstrates, gatland is a worldly figure. Robertson is the first psychologist in ireland to have been elected a member of the royal irish academy. Warren gatland stole a march on his rivals with a 14 november release date for his pride and passion. Warren gatland is one of the most renowned rugby coaches of the last 20 years, leading wales to three six nations titles, two grand slams and a world cup. Yet every so often too, most people would happily find themselves open to discussions over just what theyd have to give up in their own lives to get their hands on robertsons relentless enthusiasm for his 47 years of fun. Halfway through this meaty autobiography, warren gatland, a confident and successful individual, comes. Having been on opposing sides during the lions tour in 2017, warren gatland and ian foster look set to do battle again, for the all blacks job. Warren gatland says he turned down new zealands invitation to apply for the all. Nov 09, 2017 draw is an inadequate way to describe what the lions did here. Warren gatland is one of the worlds most renowned and intriguing rugby coaches of the modern era, leading wales to four six nations titles, three grand slams and two world cup semifinals and masterminding two historymaking tours as head coach of the british and irish lions.
Time and again, for wales and the british and irish lions, that instinct proved sound, as warburton gained a reputation as a worldclass refereewhisperer. Ian robertson is professor of psychology at trinity college, dublin and founding director of trinity college institute of neuroscience. Ian robertson born 17 january 1945 is a scottish broadcaster, writer and former international rugby player. Robertson argues convincingly that the sensation of control or helplessness is crucial. Born in hamilton, new zealand, in 1963, warren gatland played rugby for the provincial side waikato for eight years, and made 17 appearances for the all blacks, before turning to coaching. But, for years, the softly spoken sam warburton was preferred as warren gatland s captain. Warren gatland, the wales head coach, goes into his penultimate in charge hoping to get a shot at world cup, the one trophy that has eluded him published. Ian robertson, the former bbc rugby commentator and one of its last distinctive voices of sport, left the gantry in 2018. Born in hamilton, new zealand, in 1963, warren gatland played rugby for the provincial side waikato for eight years, and made 17 noninternational appearances for the all blacks. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. New appointments to historic environment scotland board announced. Owen farrell is a leader of men but is he the best man.
Tagged all blacks, ian foster, new zealand, scott robertson, warren gatland related posts guscott column. Nov 01, 2017 warren gatland coached the lions to an honourable draw with the world champions and a 30 victory in australia in 20 but is not sure he would take on the role again. As he leaves his post as head coach of wales at the end of the b 2019 rugby world cup b gatland s b definitive autobiography b provides a colourful and vivid chronicle of an extraordinary three decades at rugby s dynamic coal face. Nov 08, 2019 warren gatland s new boss hits back at exall black boss steve hansen after lions dig.