A real insight of Andrew Cole

This autobiography really opens up the door to understanding and getting to know this troubled but determined footballer, with introverted character. There is a brutal honesty to his insight, whether this is football, family or politics, which is respected. Great to break down those misconceptions. Great respect paid to those who nurtured such a talented footballer. The real insight is to the suffering of his condition over the past 5 years. All the best Coley

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Awful narration

The narrator is dreadful , i sped up to 1.2x to make his dull voice a little quicker but the most annoying thing was his pronunciation. Clearly has no idea about football and would pronounce players names wrong - for example Ozzie ardlies -
was Ozzie“are-dials”
Being a fan of Manchester United and Bristol city, watching Andy Cole bang em in for both clubs was great but I have to be honest, his autobiography backed up all the things people think about him. I’m not sure if he’s read this book himself but it’s clear the guy has a chip on his shoulder. I lost count how many times “I’m not, or I wasn’t, having it” comes up. He literally says how he refused to do things and then walks out, but it’s never his fault it’s always everyone else’s!
I kept thinking at the start , he will see it’s him with the bad attitude and then he changes his ways but he carries on his whole life/book being the victim , when ultimately he just has no respect for authority. Which he openly admits but again, it’s not his problem, it’s everyone else’s.
He is very honest and gives a great insight into his times at past clubs and the battle he has faced with both his daughters and his own illness is explained brilliantly. I’m pleased both are coping well and wish them all the best for the future.
Think the narrator did a terrible job though

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Great listen

A vivid insight of the life of a world class footballer. A Manchester United legend

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fascinating and honest

Great to hear a reflective account from such a successful and marmite footballer.

if you supported man utd or coley at any team you'll enjoy.

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Great book

loved Coles honest assessment and how he felt guilty after losing the league to Blackburn( no way his fault) and is battles he had through his health, family life and career.highly recommend and let's hope he finds happiness for the rest of his life.would love for him to narrate but we cannot have everything!

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Hmmm

Torn on this. Clearly an outstanding footballer but a reluctance to acknowledge and accept his attitude problem. Would like to hear some of the other sides to the arguments he had with managers, the one sided accounts gave the impression that despite his talent he was a self indulgent, selfish and arrogant troublemaker

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Good book, poor narration

Would i recommend this book? Yes.
Is it ad gripping as youd expect? No.

A good book with a dive in to the career of Andy Cole - sorry, Andrew Cole.
He doesn't come across very well in the beginning, but there was some great insights.

A big theme ariund attitude, application in training and a poor england cap return from a guy that had scored over 40 goals in a single season.

I gained more respect for him by the end and some great personal insights.
I felt it was a bit light in some areas, but a good book to get stuck in to over xmas.

The narrator is as poor as people say, but if you can get passed it, then it is a good read.

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Great listen

nice biography only issue is the narrator who was mispronouncing players names so badly.. Ossie Ardials !!

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The Highs and Lows

Jim Byrne

A successful career described very well. I was full of sympathy for his health battles. Fantastic football player but also sounds like a very humble genuine guy.
Enjoyed this. Good narration

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Andrew keeps it so real.

Honest and touching, story about football glory and personal struggle. A proper human being. Not afraid to show you who he is.

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