
Calling the Shots
How to Win in Football and Life
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Narrated by:
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Arsène Wenger
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David Dein
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By:
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David Dein
About this listen
With an introduction written and read by Arsène Wenger.
The long-awaited memoir from international football ambassador, former co-owner of Arsenal FC and legend of the game: David Dein.
There's no doubt that Dein has been one of the most significant and influential figures in British football for over three decades—operating at club and international level. He was a prime mover in the creation of the Premier League, hugely influential within the England set-up and, of course, was the mastermind—along with Arsène Wenger—in creating the glory days of Arsenal Football Club, leading the team for almost a quarter of a century. Connected to the most senior figures across the global game as a friend, rival, advisor, and collaborator, Dein has been central to major turning points in the game.
Calling the Shots is part memoir, part inspirational meditation on leadership, teamwork and how to invest in people. It tracks the full story of David's remarkable life and career to date, recounting never-before-told stories from the inside, intriguing characters met along the way, and discussing the past, present and future of football. An entertaining and motivational story for football and non-football fans alike, Calling the Shots is a dynamic masterclass in how to succeed in business and life.
©2022 David Dein (P)2022 Hachette Audio UKMr Arsenal a man of vision
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Fascinating
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A brilliant listen of a brilliant football mind
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Love it
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what a Gentleman he is, I have even more respect now than I ever had before.
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only one word needed - Incredible!
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I also liked hearing about his time at The FA and the failed bid for World Cup 2018.
As with Wenger’s book, I think it is a bit dry and focuses a bit too much on the positives with some of the negatives airbrushed out.
One For The Gooners
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excellent
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Mr Dein can occasionally come across as a little conceited and full of his own self worth, until you as the listener remind yourself he does much of what the book is about quietly and for the good of others.
He talks candidly as a man who has been in the room during significant football events over the last 30 years.
Rarely do you find people that strive to do the right thing rather than take an easy option. Undoubtedly he is a good man who plenty of people, most of whom have never even heard of him, have benefitted from.
In fact all the profits from the book are going to charity so you’re going to be educated, entertained and philanthropic in one purchase!
I thoroughly enjoyed it.
A very interesting listen
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Great to hear the voice of the author
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