• A Life in Football: My Autobiography

  • My Autobiography
  • By: Ian Wright
  • Narrated by: Paul Mendez
  • Length: 9 hrs and 6 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (62 ratings)

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A Life in Football: My Autobiography

By: Ian Wright
Narrated by: Paul Mendez
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Publisher's summary

Ian Wright, Arsenal legend, England striker and TV pundit extraordinaire, is one of the most interesting and relevant figures in modern football. His journey from a South London council estate to national treasure is everybody's dream.

From Sunday morning football directly to Crystal Palace; from 'boring, boring Arsenal' to inside the Wenger Revolution; from Saturday afternoons on the pitch to Saturday evenings on primetime television; from a week in prison to inspiring youth offenders, Ian will reveal all about his extraordinary life and career.

Ian will also frankly discuss how retirement affects footballers, why George Graham deserves a statue, social media, why music matters, breaking Arsenal's goal-scoring record, racism, the unadulterated joy of playing alongside Dennis Bergkamp and, of course, what he thinks about Tottenham.

Not a standard footballer's autobiography, Ian Wright's memoir is a thoughtful and gripping insight into a Highbury hero and one of the greatest sports stars of recent years.

©2016 Ian Wright (P)2016 Hachette Audio UK

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Love the truth Ian spoke about

Big fan of the transparency and ability to be vulnerable to tough topics. Learned even more about my man Wrighty!

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Great life of a Great man

Just wish Ian had read the whole book. Fantastic story and engaging throughout. Arsenal legend and a footballing great.

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Better options

Not bad, but enjoyed sir Alex Ferguson and Roy Keanes one a lot more. They had a lot more behind the scenes stuff and more details.

The reading is pretty bad too, I don’t wanna hear the reader licking his lips and all those saliva sounds.

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Wonderful Insight

What an amazing story from a born winner. This insight into Ian Wright’s life is so precious and well worth a listen. I loved it

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Six Stars!

Ian Wright Wright Wright. What fantastic life. Thanks for sharing. Loved the sections on music, London, loving, life!

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Phenomenally authentic

I finished this book within 2 days. Ian Wright is the reason I support Arsenal and is a lifelong hero. So happy to have the opportunity to learn from his life lessons.

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I missed out on his life

this was so enlightening. he had a very varied life. hope everything works out for him and his family

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Great book

This is a very good book. Surprisingly deep. He goes into detail about what it takes to be a pro.

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Best I've read!

Read a lot of bios recently but this one really goes behind the scenes from a young lost boy to an Arsenal hero.

Also great insight to methods and philosophy behind Arsene wenger!

Didn't want this book to end!

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