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  • A Life in Football

  • My Autobiography
  • By: Ian Wright
  • Narrated by: Paul Mendez
  • Length: 9 hrs and 6 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (832 ratings)

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A Life in Football

By: Ian Wright
Narrated by: Paul Mendez
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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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I love this man!

What a great story of this Arsenal legend!

Definitely worth a listen/read your think even more of him.

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enjoyed it

i feel like i know the real Ian Wright now, an entertaining honest account.

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Great,honest book for footy fans. Only shame is that he didn’t read it, but it’s still really good and makes me love the legend even more.

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Great insight into Wright's life. Very entertaining and would reccomend to everyone who grew up watching Wright banging in goals for the Arsenal.

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Brilliant

Great from start to finish,
intrested all the way,
good narration too.
5 stars easy.

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brilliant book. I would recommend people to listen to it. Ian wright the arsenal legend

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Great book.

A great book for all, and even mor so being an arsenal fan. Well read and felt as if Wrighty was reading it himself.

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excellent

excellent, Ian Wright is amazing. so lovely to hear the difficulties dispite the fame & fortune. must read for any football fan

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Brilliant!

Funny, insightful, poignant. Best football book I've ever read! Definitely a must-read book for all football fans.

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Captivating

As a Man U fan I have always admired Ian Wright. Something about him I wanted to learn more about him. Thoroughly great listen. Would love to meet him one day over a coffee.

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