Nerves of Steele

The Phil Steele Story

By (author) Phil Steele Foreword by Dennis Gethin Assisted by Anthony Bunko

Publication date:

10 March 2017

Publisher

St David's Press

Dimensions:

234x156mm

ISBN-13: 9781902719535

Known to thousands of rugby fans as a knowledgeable, passionate and witty broadcaster, and as an entertaining and popular after-dinner speaker, Phil Steele’s confident demeanour and humorous disposition mask a life-long battle against depression and anxiety heightened by heartbreak and tragedy in his personal life. Nerves of Steele is a remarkable story and reveals the real Phil Steele, a man known only by his very closest friends and family.

Foreword by Dennis Gethin

1. Plaster of Paris - and Panic

2. My Family and other 'A' Levels

3. The College of Knowledge

4. In a 'Newport State of Mind'

5. Marriage, Birth and Deaths

6. Drinking at the Well and Speakeasy

7. Special Kids, Special Times

8. To Be or Not To Be ... A Teacher?

9. Headphones and Headaches

10. Team Kate

11. Blowing the Whistle on Depression

‘I’ve been lucky enough to get to know Phil during my time as Wales coach. He is an excellent broadcaster who genuinely wants Wales and Welsh players to excel and I respect his friendly and personal approach. I also admire the fact that he has been able to do this while facing personal and life changing challenges.’
Warren Gatland, Ireland, Wales and British & Irish Lions coach